State’s new hate crime hotline combats coronavirus racism
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“These incessant, irresponsible, and atrocious naming of COVID-19 as the ‘Chinese virus’ or ‘Wuhan virus’ is endangering the lives of Asian Americans.”
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Queens College staff donate lab supplies to help fight COVID-19 outbreak
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“The cases (Not open) of gloves are kept on the shelves. You can give all the cases.”
Read MoreQueens Assembly candidates urge lawmakers to demand speedy jail release
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“None have publicly called on the three people with the power to enact the needed policy changes.”
Read MoreSt. John’s, Queens College could have role in coronavirus response: Cuomo
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“We’re looking at a possible number of locations for large temporary facilities.”
Read MoreWoodhaven district leader candidate posts petition to freeze rent and mortgage
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“Many will lose their jobs or limit their business operations which will make it hard for them to pay mortgages, rent, student loans — any loan.”
Read MoreSettlement highlights accessibility gap for hearing impaired New Yorkers
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“Although the Americans with Disabilities Act over the past 30 years has promised people with hearing loss an equal playing field, the reality is that such people earn far lower wages on average and have far higher rates of unemployment compared with the general population.”
Read MoreInteractive census map highlights hard to count neighborhoods
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The Hard-to-Count map will remain online through the summer and will updated regularly.
Read MoreQueens Chamber of Commerce launches new tool to help local restaurants
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“In these uncertain times, it is so important to do whatever we can to support small businesses.”
Read More‘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.”
Read MoreThree 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.
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