Two years on, state record sealing law has underwhelming impact in NYC
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Advocates blame the results on the law’s limited scope and a lack of awareness of the measure.
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Councilmembers in Queens BP race each support staff union drive
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“I know that an equitable blueprint for staff salaries and protections is best for all of the council.”
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State attorney general busts JFK pay-to-play scheme
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Former British Airways Executive Steven Clark and former Ground Services International CEO Jeff Kinsella were indicted on felony charges.
Read MoreHoward Beach park receives long-awaited upgrades
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Howard Beach’s Frank M. Charles Memorial Park has received a major upgrade.
Read MoreChallenge to 2001 attempted murder conviction hinges on prosecutorial misconduct claim in Queens
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The Queens District Attorney’s Office disputes the allegation that it withheld the document.
Read MoreReal estate firm alleges city taxes ‘squeezed’ hotel out of business
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GCP Realty II is suing the New York City Department of Finance, claiming that the department allegedly overvalued a now-shuttered East Elmhurst hotel.
Read MoreOn Trans Remembrance Day, State Senators pledge to repeal ‘Walking While Trans’ ban
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‘I commit to you today… we will repeal the ‘walking while trans’ law this session in Albany.’
Read MoreLeaders call on SE Queens to submit their Census forms after dismal 2010 showing
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Analysts predict that New York could lose up to two seats in Congress based on population estimates.
Read MoreImmigrant rights advocates outline 2020 legislative priorities
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The platform explicitly supports 10 bills that will be under consideration in the upcoming legislative session.
Read MoreHouse passes Meeks’ corporate diversity bill
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The bill would require public companies to publish diversity data on the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their executive officers each year.
Read MoreFar Rockaway tenants sue landlord over ‘deplorable’ living conditions
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A group of tenants are suing their building’s landlords in Queen Housing Court for what they say is a severe lack of upkeep.
Read MoreInside City Harvest’s massive Thanksgiving operation
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Thanksgiving starts early at City Harvest.
Read MoreTwice disgraced Queens pol is running for state Assembly
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Hiram Monserrate filed his campaign for Assembly District 35 with the Board of Elections on Tuesday.
Read MoreRockaway nonprofit urges Parks to unlock vacant lot for farming
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So far, however, the city has not directed Community Parks Initiative money to Rockaway Community Park.
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