Save the bay: Bill to protect against Jamaica Bay dumping passes Senate
/“Jamaica Bay is a critical natural resource and an environmental jewel that needs to be carefully protected.”
Read More“Jamaica Bay is a critical natural resource and an environmental jewel that needs to be carefully protected.”
Read MoreActivists have hailed the bill, sponsored by Queens Assemblymember Nily Rozic and State Sen. Jessica Ramos, as a breakthrough piece of legislation.
Read More“Every aspect of this case — from the police investigation to jury deliberations — was propelled by a desire to convict at all costs.”
Read MoreThe plant will open in 2020 and will create more than 165 permanent jobs, as well as an estimated 70-90 temporary construction jobs.
Read More“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 MoreUnder New York City’s newly minted 2020 budget, libraries — including QPL — will receive an additional $33 million, including a $16 million budget baseline.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreAt least 33 people were arrested in and around Queens County courthouses last year.
Read MoreHe faces up to 25 years in prison.
Read MoreReducing transit fares by way of programs such as the city’s Fair Fares initiative greatly benefits low-income residents without overcrowding transit.
Read More“Gregory Lasak’s impressive track record as a prosecutor and judge make him the best candidate to lead the Queens County District Attorney’s office.”
Read MoreOther features of the budget include $60 million toward retrofitting city government buildings for the city’s Green New Deal initiative and $5 million toward Vision Zero.
Read MoreAdvocates and attorneys now recognize that traffickers force their immigrant victims to perform various crimes in addition to sex work, such theft and drug offenses.
Read More“We don’t think that someone should have to sit on Rikers because they’re homeless and don’t have somewhere to go … “
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