Land Use Hearing opens door for new Queens gyms and swim school
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The board review three new “physical cultural establishments” (aka gyms and a swim school).
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World’s largest hip hop festival rolls into Flushing this fall
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Past headliners include some of the biggest names in hip-hop.
Read MoreNYC advocates for overdose prevention site in amicus brief
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“We have a moral obligation to save lives and connect people to addiction treatment.”
Read MoreNYC jails ‘flout’ city law by delaying release of bailed-out defendants, report finds
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“Audit after audit continues to reveal that DOC is still wildly out of compliance with some of New York City’s most important recent bail reforms.”
Read MoreLabor leader, Jackson Heights resident Héctor Figueroa is dead
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“Hector Figueroa was a giant in New York State and served as a national leader for millions of Americans.”
Read MoreNon-English speakers struggle to have their voices heard in housing court
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“On the broadest level, it’s a justice issue, it’s an anti-discrimination issue.”
Read MoreCyclists host 'Die-In' to protest dangerous driving, scary streets
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“Safety is the number one priority.”
Read MoreQueens DA primary recount probably won't start until Monday, BOE says
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“We’re halfway there but we still have a long way to go.”
Read MoreAppointment of Brooklyn judge for Queens DA primary hearings designed to diffuse conspiracy claims
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“Certain individuals had cynically implied that elected judges in Queens County could be subject to improper influence from partisan interests.”
Read MoreScientists predicted a measles outbreak in Queens. Here’s why.
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Since last September, more than 600 people have come down with measles across New York City, the majority of them in Brooklyn and Queens.
Read More‘Extremely inspiring’ US Women’s Soccer Team packs City Hall Plaza
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“I’m so proud to have them as role models.”
Read MoreOPINION: Lack of Latino candidates is driving voters from the Queens County Democrats
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“Either the county party works with us, or we welcome you to the land of the marginalized.”
Read MoreExisting and resisting: Annual Trans-Latinx March powers through Jackson Heights
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“It’s been very hard for me. I don’t want it to be that hard for anyone else.”
Read MoreThese are the Queens neighborhoods where people live the longest — and the shortest
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Jackson Heights had the highest ratio of bodegas to supermarkets. One in three Elmhurst and Corona residents dealt with cockroaches. Binge drinking was most prevalent in Astoria and Long Island City.
Read MoreQueens DA race recount will take at least 10 days, BOE says
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“The Board has a big job ahead of them.”
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