City’s black firefighter organization backs Crowley for borough president
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An organization representing black FDNY firefighters has endorsed former Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley to be the next Queens borough president.
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Leading good government group endorses Richards for Queens borough president
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“Throughout our interview process he demonstrated a depth of understanding of land-use issues and a vision for equitable development in Queens.”
Read MoreCoronavirus prompts Queens pols to cancel petitioning and in-person campaigning
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“My campaign is immediately suspending efforts to collect further petition signatures for ballot access.”
Read MoreQueens borough president election is still on, despite covid fears
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The Queens borough president special election is still on, for now.
Read MoreCosmos take the pitch in Ridgewood, expanding Queens footprint
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“we see all of New York City as our home field.”
Read More1 in 100 newborns go from hospital to homeless shelter
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“Homelessness is not an issue that can be pushed into the shadows.”
Read MoreCUNY, SUNY cancel in-person classes for rest of spring semester
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“We are taking a number of steps out of an abundance of caution.”
Read MoreQueens community groups sound alarm on Census scammers
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Phony census scammers have tried to blackmail residents of Corona.
Read MoreBrooklyn Democrats back Richards for Queens BP, uniting political rivals
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The endorsement unites the Queens and Kings County Democratic organizations.
Read MoreCoronavirus fears won’t get you out of Queens jury duty
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Business is continuing more or less as usual across Queens’ sprawling court system, even as other institutions restrict access or limit large gatherings of people amid coronavirus uncertainty.
Read MoreNYC’s only women DAs talk sexism and diversity
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“The chief judge of the Supreme Court of Kings County, Brooklyn, said, ‘Liz Holtzman, she can’t get over being a woman.’” Holtzman recalled. “I mean, what am I supposed to do? … Go in camouflage?”
Read MoreManhattan museum intends to destigmatize sex work
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“Criminalization makes it difficult for sex workers to challenge exploitation and abuse.”
Read MoreMarathoners 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.
Read MoreOPINION: ‘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.
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