Woman Charged in Death of Newborn Found in Queens Hotel
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Lauren Becker of Seaford, NY was charged with manslaughter.
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Queens Theatre Company Brings Moulin Rouge to LIC
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The performance “Voulez-Vous,” will feature DJ Bright Light Bright Light and turn the 12,000-foot space into Paris’ famous Moulin Rouge.
Read MoreAnnual Film Festival Showcases The Best of Queens — and the World
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The festival features films from directors and producers based in Queens and throughout the world.
Read MoreNew Queens Jail Plan Assailed By Diverse Interests
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On March 12, CB9 voted 34-0 in favor of a resolution against the jail plan.
Read MoreTB Rate High in Western Queens Despite Citywide Decline
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“Despite recent laudable progress, TB's decline is still too slow.”
Read MoreSoutheast Queens Straphangers Demand Congestion Pricing At Jamaica Rally
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“We want to make sure that congestion pricing is passed, and if it is passed, that people from Southeast Queens are able to see funding from it.”
Read MoreSchool Policing Budget Spike Is Fuel for School-to-Prison Pipeline, Activists Say
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“The city should be investing in support like guidance counselors, not things that criminalize young people of color in schools.”
Read MoreCuomo Says No Dice on Plan for New NYC-Area Casinos
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Cuomo told reporters Tuesday that he's “skeptical” about casino deals put together by operators “promising billions of dollars and everybody is happy.”
Read MoreSunnyside Robbers Beat Victim, Steal Cash and Apple Products
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The 34-year-old victim was walking near the intersection of Greenpoint Avenue and 48th Avenue.
Read MoreQueens Arms Itself For 39th Annual Tabletop Tussling Title
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Bicep bullies will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes and bragging rights.
Read MoreMurdered Jogger's Father Testifies Again In Murder Retrial
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Phil Vetrano began his emotional testimony on Tuesday in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, the East New York man accused of killing Karina Vetrano in Howard Beach.
Read MoreQueens’ Greek Leaders Celebrate Hellenic Independence
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State Sen. Michael Gianaris, Assemblymember Aravella Simotas and Councilmember Costa Constantinides joined community leaders to mark Greek heritage.
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Racial Gaps in Queens DA’s Office Merit More Attention, Say Prosecutors of Color
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‘The office needs to go out and spend more energy trying to recruit and then work on the culture in the office once they get there.'
Read MorePublic Defenders and Prosecutors Agree on Pay Parity, Funding Increases
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‘This inequality in pay deprives our staff of a sustainable living wage, impeding their ability to pursue careers as defenders.’
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