Jamaica theater company celebrates 50th anniversary
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Since its inception, Black Spectrum has produced over 150 plays, 30 films and a large number of works ranging from dance to performance art.
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Courthouse Black History Month performance highlights voter suppression efforts
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"If you forget, history will repeat itself. We see things now that we thought we'd never see again.”
Read MoreIn 'Topeka School,' an author finds his voice with flawless precision
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The book is about voice, but silences abound.
Read MoreHealth Department shuts down LIC daycare for ‘serious violations’
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“Some employee documents appeared to have been either altered or fabricated, most likely by one or more former employees.”
Read MoreNYC public advocate bashes Bloomberg for ‘buying’ support
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“I’m most ashamed of black leaders who live in New York City and are supporting him, because they know who he is.”
Read MoreBorough Hall hosts public hearing on Flushing Creek rezoning
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A residential rezoning of a piece of the Flushing Creek waterfront would pave the way for a large-scale development project for the area.
Read MoreQueensbridge library connects formerly incarcerated New Yorkers to tech
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No Barriers Tech is geared towards justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals, who will be able to learn about technology and practice skills.
Read MoreSilvercup Studios offers high schoolers film industry insights
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The program was part of a collaboration between the Partnership for New York City and The New York City Department of Education.
Read MoreMeng bill would nix ‘public charge’ status as reason for deportation
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“President Trump’s draconian immigration policies have caused vast harm to immigrants and their families.”
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Disgraced Queens pol hit with massive campaign finance penalties
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The largest penalty was for exceeding the expenditure limit for candidates accepting public funding for their campaign.
Read MoreTrials are down, workload is up. Discovery reform fosters new normal in Queens criminal court
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“I had to beg for a trial.”
Read MoreRoad rage killer sentenced for fatal 2018 shooting
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Former MTA maintenance worker Gifford Hunter had pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter firing one shot into the car of an off-duty correction officer.
Read MoreOPINION: New York must bring transparency to Big Pharma
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“We are failing our parents and grandparents, this is not the life millions of people who worked their whole lives deserve.”
Read MoreMan who stabbed wife in Jackson Heights nail salon sentenced to 25 years
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William Rivas used a long knife to stab his wife in the chest multiple times.
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