Marathoners tackle Flushing Meadows Corona Park
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Nearly 1,000 runners from across the United States have signed up to compete in the fifth annual Queens Marathon in Flushing Meadow Corona Park on March 22.
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OPINION: ‘Public charge’ change could be public health catastrophe
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The administration’s changes to the public charge provision, which impact some immigrants’ ability to get a green card based on their use of government social services, have set our country up for a public health catastrophe.
Read MoreDisability rights advocate fight for transit accessibility
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As a Manhattan Supreme Court judge hears oral arguments in a class action lawsuit against the MTA Wednesday, advocates for the rights of the disabled will rally across the street and at concurrent events throughout the city.
Read MoreSwastika found in Queens College bathroom
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“Queens College will not tolerate anti-Semitism or bigotry of any kind.”
Read MoreProbation officers celebrate women-led workforce
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”To me, if a child or family is in crisis and I’m available to help them, I don't look at the movement of time, and the parents are grateful, and I’m grateful because they’re comfortable enough to share their personal lives with me.”
Read MoreAstoria Houses lead city in busted boilers
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A total of 217,960 NYCHA tenants were impacted by 1,246 heat, water and hot water outages, from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2019.
Read MoreQueens reps push for small business aid amid coronavirus uncertainty
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“Many small businesses, in particular Asian American-owned businesses such as restaurants and retailers, have experienced a significant drop in business due to misinformation and xenophobia about coronavirus.”
Read MoreElmhurst social service hub set to open next month
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The program, known as the Hub, will provide job training, legal counseling, a food pantry and classes for English-language learners.
Read MoreCarlina Rivera calls on Council to elect woman of color as next Speaker
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“I’m hoping that the next speaker is a woman, and specifically a woman of color.”
Read More‘Big 3’ ballers come to Flushing for outdoor hoops
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“The USTA is excited to welcome some of the world’s most talented athletes to the home of the world’s biggest stage in tennis.”
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Steve Bannon is coming to Queens Village for GOP gala
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“By welcoming him they’re supporting white supremacy and bigotry.”
Read MoreJets' Quinnen Williams arrested with gun in LaGuardia Airport
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“Mr. Williams respects and follows the law.”
Read MoreJackson Heights tenants group demands wheelchair ramps at 133-unit complex
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A Jackson Heights tenants group has achieved a partial victory in a yearlong fight to compel a landlord to install accessibility ramps at its 133-unit housing complex. Days after the landlord called the cops on demonstrators, work has begun on two of the needed ramps.
Read MoreCity seeks input on Bland Playground redesign
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The city is seeking public input ahead of an overhaul to Flushing’s Bland Playground, a project included in last year’s municipal budget.
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