De Blasio Defends Amazon Deal at State Budget Hearing
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The deal de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo brokered last year to bring Amazon to Long Island City faces opposition in the New York City Council and the state Senate.
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Maloney Calls On State to Fund Sunnyside Yards LIRR Station
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NJ Transit and Amtrak trains would also be able to utilize the Sunnyside Rail Yards station.
Read MoreMTA Subway Delay Data Deceived the Public For Years, Comptroller’s Report Says
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Beginning in mid-2015, MTA analyses concluded that the agency’s internal systems could not accurately identify the causes of train delays.
Read More‘I’m the Victim’ — Facing Pressure to Resign, Diaz Sr. Doubles Down on Homophobic Comments
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“If anyone deserves an apology here it’s me. I mean I’m the one being bullied.”
Read MoreQueens Democrats Endorse Katz for DA; DSA Backs Cabán
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The Queens Democrats and DSA are again in opposition, eight months after Ocasio-Cortez defeated Crowley.
Read MoreWoodhaven Man Sentenced for Killing Bangladeshi Leader
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Nestor Rodriguez, 25, was sentenced to 18 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter for helping to beat Nazmul Islam to death.
Read MoreCuomo Outraged, Activists ‘Thrilled’ as Amazon Reportedly Considers Canceling HQ2
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Amazon has not leased or purchased office space for the project, making it easy to withdraw its commitment.
Read MoreSex-Trafficking Couple Sentenced For Pimping Woman at Flushing Hotel
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The defendants hired the 21-year-old victim under the guise of a job as an exotic dancer and stripper.
Read MorePublic Advocate Hopefuls — Except One — Welcome Toll Hike
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Each public advocate candidate except for Queens Councilmember Eric Ulrich said they support congestion pricing at two separate forums.
Read MoreCandidate Addresses Willets Point Plan at Public Advocate Forum
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Amazon — or, in the parlance of several candidates, #Scamazon — has been a frequent punching bag in the race for public advocate.
Read MoreQueens Trains Topped the City in Delays Last Month, Report Finds
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The A train, which picks up straphangers from the Rockaways, Howard Beach and Ozone Park, was delayed more than 11 percent of the time.
Read MoreSouth Asian Bar Installs Queens Native Budhu as President
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In his speech, Budhu discussed the role of bar associations in building a community and increasing diversity and inclusion within the overall larger legal community.
Read MoreCUNY Law and State Bar Team Up for Unique Tech Law Course
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The class will be open to second- and third-year CUNY Law students.
Read MoreLIC Man Charged With Blinding Tiny Pooch
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Luis Jimenez, 26, allegedly beat the small dog, named Gigi, and left her blind in one eye, prosecutors said.
Read MoreTips for Connecting With Constituents and Community Members with Disabilities
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Start right away on building connections to people of disabilities and disability groups in the same way that you do with other groups of constituents.
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