‘Abysmal’ lack of diversity persists at Queens’ specialized high school
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“Diversity in our specialized high schools remains stagnant, because we know a single test does not capture our students’ full potential.”
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Three Queens detainees may be released from jail under city coronavirus plan
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“Taking sensible steps to release vulnerable people serves the public interest in a way mass detention does not.”
Read MoreNew York hits ‘pause’ on normal daily life
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“These provisions will be enforced. These are not helpful hints.”
Read MoreAide to Brooklyn congresswoman has COVID-19, as staff self-quarantines
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“Many of my staff members are in self quarantine because of that.”
Read MoreCuomo, James freeze student and medical debt owed to state
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“In this time of crisis, my office will not add undue stress or saddle New Yorkers with unnecessary financial burden.”
Read MoreNew York State Bar moves to address small-town lawyer shortage
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“NYSBA is deeply committed to ensuring that all New Yorkers, including rural residents, have sufficient access to justice and we are confident that the task force’s recommendations will provide the reforms necessary to stem the tide of this growing crisis.”
Read MoreIt's Showcase Showdown time for Laurelton’s ‘Price Is Right’ contestant
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The price was right for a Laurelton resident, who is set to appear on an episode of the game show later this month.
Read MoreFlushing community groups unite to distribute food
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“After months of government inaction, New Yorkers are realizing the only people who will save us are ourselves.”
Read MoreBukharian Jewish community closes all synagogues
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All Bukharian synagogues will close and all members should remain in their homes as much as possible to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreWoodside Amazon worker tests positive for COVID-19
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A worker at an Amazon warehouse in Woodside has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the company.
Read MoreCity set to open COVID-19 testing tent at Elmhurst Hospital
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Elmhurst Hospital has set up an appointment-only COVID-19 testing tent.
Read MorePaid sick leave expansion takes effect as COVID-19 crisis intensifies
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo passed legislation Wednesday that would provide New Yorkers with paid sick leave if they are forced into a mandatory or precautionary quarantine due to COVID-19.
Read MoreQueens judge has COVID-19, but courthouse remains open
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The judge “tested positive with mild symptoms.”
Read MoreQueens World Film Festival will stream online
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Queens-based filmmakers made 24 of the movies. In total 84 films are by women, 43 are by Asian filmmakers and 10 are by children in the QWFF education program.
Read MoreLIC court staff help civil part run like clockwork
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“When you have a good rapport everything runs smoothly and that makes it so much easier.”
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