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October 23, 2019

CUNY reaches contract agreement with 30K-member staff union

October 23, 2019/ Guest User
CUNY reaches contract agreement with 30K-member staff union

The City University of New York has reached a contract agreement with its staff union, an organization that represents nearly 30,000 full- and part-time faculty and staff members, following a lengthy contract dispute. 

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October 23, 2019

Three Queens CMs hit with campaign finance penalties

October 23, 2019/ David Brand
Three Queens CMs hit with campaign finance penalties

Candidates who do not pay their fines are not able to receive public funds in future elections, forcing them to be more accountable.

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October 23, 2019/ David Brand/
Central Queens, eastern queens, news, politics, Southern Queens, Western Queens
Adrienne Adams, Barry Grodenchik, Donovan Richards, Jimmy Van Bramer, Rory Lancman, NYCCFB, Amy Loprest
October 23, 2019

Pilot program places artwork in the middle of Flushing construction

October 23, 2019/ Guest User
Pilot program places artwork in the middle of Flushing construction

The Flushing development, called Tangram, is expected to reach completion in 2020. 

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October 23, 2019/ Guest User/
eastern queens, Features, news
Flushing, Cultural Affairs, Tangram, City Canvas, ArtBridge
October 23, 2019

Meng bill would revive committee promoting women-owned businesses

October 23, 2019/ Guest User
Meng bill would revive committee promoting women-owned businesses

Meng wants to bring back the Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise, a U.S. government entity that helps women-owned businesses prosper.

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October 23, 2019/ Guest User/
eastern queens, Central Queens, Business, Law, news, politics
Grace Meng, women, Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise, QEDC
October 23, 2019

Legendary journalist, Queens native Gwen Ifill honored with ‘forever’ stamp

October 23, 2019/ Guest User
Legendary journalist, Queens native Gwen Ifill honored with ‘forever’ stamp

Ifill, born in Jamaica, Queens, was a trailblazing newscaster best known for her work with PBS.

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October 23, 2019/ Guest User/
eastern queens, Education, news, politics
Jamaica, Gwen Ifill, USPS, Postal Service, journalism, PBS, African-American history
October 23, 2019

OPINION: We must move forward to overcome the stigma of mental illness

October 23, 2019/ Special to the Eagle
OPINION: We must move forward to overcome the stigma of mental illness

“If we are going to de-stigmatize this medical condition, we need more people discussing it openly and treating it like every other medical condition.”

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October 23, 2019/ Special to the Eagle/
eastern queens, news, northern queens, politics
9/11, FDNY, Third Congressional District, Michael Weinstock, mental health
October 23, 2019

More than 370 people have died in NYC jails since 2001

October 23, 2019/ David Brand
More than 370 people have died in NYC jails since 2001

“We’re throw-aways. That’s what we’re considered.”

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October 23, 2019/ David Brand/
Communities, Features, Law, news, politics, Rikers Island
rikers island, detainee deaths, akeem browder, department of correction, close rikers, homer venters, judge bryanne hamill
October 23, 2019

BP candidate Constantinides says city must “do better” with borough accessibility

October 23, 2019/ Guest User
BP candidate Constantinides says city must “do better” with borough accessibility

Constantinides said he has a three-point plan for fixing Queens’ accessibility issues.

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October 23, 2019/ Guest User/
Communities, Central Queens, eastern queens, news, northern queens, politics, Southern Queens, Transit, Western Queens
Costa Constantinides, Queens Public Library, accessibility, Queens borough president, MTA, subway, ADA
October 23, 2019

Jamaica man sentenced to up to life in prison for brutal 2017 stabbing

October 23, 2019/ Guest User
Jamaica man sentenced to up to life in prison for brutal 2017 stabbing

Marque Copeland was staying at a home on 145th Street in November 2017 when he attacked Christopher Cody amid an ongoing dispute.

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October 23, 2019/ Guest User/
Crime, eastern queens, news, Law, Southern Queens
Jamaica, murder, Queens Criminal Court, Michael Aloise, John Ryan
October 23, 2019

Flying into LGA? You’ll need a PIN to hail an Uber

October 23, 2019/ Alex Williamson
Flying into LGA? You’ll need a PIN to hail an Uber

The Port Authority pressed the rideshare apps to switch to the new code system in order to streamline pickups in the midst of construction.

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October 23, 2019/ Alex Williamson/
news, northern queens
Lyft, Uber, LaGuardia Airport, rideshare, Port Authority
October 23, 2019

Pharmacies will now notify patients of dangerous medication recalls

October 23, 2019/ Guest User
Pharmacies will now notify patients of dangerous medication recalls

Northeastern Queens Assemblymember Daniel Rosenthal and Southeastern Queens State Sen. Leroy Comrie sponsored the bill in their respective chambers.

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October 23, 2019/ Guest User/
eastern queens, Education, Law, Health, politics, Southern Queens, news
Daniel Rosenthal, Leroy Comrie, medication
October 23, 2019

Fortune Society helps formerly incarcerated men dress for success

October 23, 2019/ David Brand
Fortune Society helps formerly incarcerated men dress for success

The Fortune Society hosted several recently released men and boys at a special Employment Services’ workshop Tuesday as part of the Alternatives to Incarceration program. 

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October 23, 2019/ David Brand/
Communities, Features, news, Law
Fortune Society
October 22, 2019

What’s on the ballot: A busy New Yorker’s guide to the five charter revision questions

October 22, 2019/ Guest User
What’s on the ballot: A busy New Yorker’s guide to the five charter revision questions

Though they can seem inscrutable to anyone who hasn’t followed the inner workings of New York City, “yes” or “no” votes can overhaul aspects of the City Charter.

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October 22, 2019/ Guest User/
Central Queens, eastern queens, Law, news, Features, northern queens, politics, Southern Queens, Western Queens
voting, Election Day, ballot questions, charter revision, City Charter, early voting, Campaign Finance Board, ranked choice voting, CCRB, police, Civilian Complaint Review Board, NYPD, city budget, land use, Department of City Planning
October 22, 2019

Constantinides will not seek re-election as district leader amid reform push

October 22, 2019/ David Brand
Constantinides will not seek re-election as district leader amid reform push

“It’s time for someone else to have a turn.”

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October 22, 2019/ David Brand/
Communities, politics, news, Western Queens
The New Reformers, Councilmember Costa Constantinides, district leaders, Queens County Democratic Party
October 21, 2019

Queens man’s glider crash death was accidental, coroner says

October 21, 2019/ Associated Press
Queens man’s glider crash death was accidental, coroner says

Officials said the LAK-17 model glider plane was found in pieces after it apparently went down into a patch of bushes.

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October 21, 2019/ Associated Press/
Communities, news
glider, William Hanson
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