CUNY students and faculty rally against $200 tuition hike
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Advocates, DAs urge Albany to repeal loitering law and enable record-clearing for trafficking victims before end of session
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“Both are necessary to protect marginalized populations and reduce harm. I strongly support these two bills”
Read MoreEagle and Mayor’s Office urge Queens residents to vote June 25
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In an interview with the Eagle, Deputy Mayor Thompson stressed how everyday citizens can influence our democracy by casting their vote.
Read MoreMayor’s Office files lawsuit against alleged $5m illegal hotel operation
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The complaint names Astoria resident Elvis Tominovic as the leader of the operation, and states the scheme generated $5 million from 60,000 guests at 36 buildings.
Read More‘Peaceful and calming’ vegan restaurant is latest casualty of Flushing development boom
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The closure has disappointed some Queens vegetarians.
Read MorePregnant mother arrested by ICE at Queens Family Court is sick and isolated in NJ jail
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“The client was hospitalized briefly but is not receiving consistent medication.”
Read MoreTransit advocates hail bus lane bill that removes cap on camera enforcement
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Under the bill, drivers who violate bus lane laws more than four times in a 12-month period are subject to a $250 fine.
Read MoreBorough Hall funds $65 million worth of upgrades throughout Queens
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The $65 million will come from the FY 2020 budget that Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council agreed upon on June 14.
Read MoreNew Parks Committee Chair Peter Koo talks Grodenchik, safety and upkeep
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He takes over the position at a time when parks across the city — and Queens, in particular — are in desperate need of upgrades and upkeep.
Read MoreDoctor pleads guilty to manslaughter in overdose deaths
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Three patients died between 2013 and 2016.
Read MoreSave 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.”
Read MoreE-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.
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