Save the bay: Bill to protect against Jamaica Bay dumping passes Senate
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“Jamaica Bay is a critical natural resource and an environmental jewel that needs to be carefully protected.”
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E-bikes could become legal across New York with vote Wednesday
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Activists have hailed the bill, sponsored by Queens Assemblymember Nily Rozic and State Sen. Jessica Ramos, as a breakthrough piece of legislation.
Read MoreCourt assigns defense counsel in Howard Beach murder appeal
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“Every aspect of this case — from the police investigation to jury deliberations — was propelled by a desire to convict at all costs.”
Read More'Baby' found dead near Bayside park turns out to be realistic doll
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A runner spotted what she thought was a baby shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday in a grassy area and called 911.
Read MoreBartlett Dairy to open Queens distribution facility in vacant JFK lot
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The plant will open in 2020 and will create more than 165 permanent jobs, as well as an estimated 70-90 temporary construction jobs.
Read More12K runners compete in Queens 10K
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Among the runners were more than 2,500 Queens residents, including second-place finisher Patricio Castillo, from Flushing, who finished with a time of 30:06.
Read MoreOPINION: NYC immigrants mean business
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“The strong economic framework that we enjoy today is a direct result of the City’s welcoming policy toward immigrants that we have maintained for over 100 years.”
Read MorePublic libraries bolstered by historic budget increase
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Under New York City’s newly minted 2020 budget, libraries — including QPL — will receive an additional $33 million, including a $16 million budget baseline.
Read MoreMan arrested for trespassing at Ocasio-Cortez's office
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The New York Police Department says officers responded to a call of a trespasser shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday at the building on 37th Avenue.
Read MoreCity fellowship jump-starts female, POC TV writing careers
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The 10 finalists chosen will each receive $10,800 stipend and with the help of a mentor, they will build a portfolio of at least two sample scripts.
Read More110 years old and still ‘Feelin’ Groovy’
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Simon & Garfunkel’s favorite bridge officially opened on June 18, 1909.
Read MoreDAs urge legislature to pass Protect Our Courts Act, stanch ICE’s courthouse presence
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At least 33 people were arrested in and around Queens County courthouses last year.
Read More‘Ants in an ant farm’ — Queens schools contend with chronic overcrowding
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The reasons for overcrowding are complex — a combination of demographic growth, housing development, shortsighted policy and other factors.
Read MoreQueensbridge DA forum is next phase in huge get-out-the-vote campaign
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“The most exciting part is the race for a progressive DA has really captured the minds of a lot of residents.”
Read MoreSt. Albans man convicted after shooting former friend in the face
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He faces up to 25 years in prison.
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