Queens Public Library cancels March programming
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The Queens Public Library has cancelled all programming for the rest of March amid Covid-19 coronavirus anxiety, but libraries will remain open.
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Brooklyn Diocese and Christ the King reach deal to keep charter school open
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The Diocese of Brooklyn reached an agreement in a year-long dispute with Christ the King High School Tuesday that will enable a charter school and day care to continue operating on the Catholic school’s campus in Middle Village.
Read MoreDon’t be a Grouch — fill out the census
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The census is for all New York City residents — even trash can-dwellers.
Read MoreCity’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.
Read MoreLeading 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.”
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