At least 167 NYC inmates, 114 jail staffers now have COVID-19
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It’s an increase of more than 60 percent since Friday.
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Queens honors trailblazing transgender activist who died of COVID-19
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“She did an incredible job in our community for trans women and sex workers. May she rest in peace and power.”
Read MoreSilence from bail law champ Gianaris frustrates justice reformers
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“You need to put up or shut up.”
Read MoreWorking Families Party backs Khaleel Anderson in vacant Assembly District 31
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The COVID-19 outbreak has thrown the race into disarray.
Read MoreQueens DA Melinda Katz has COVID-19
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Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz is the latest New York official to test positive for COVID-19.
Read MoreJamaica Hospital 'flooded' by COVID-19 patients, doctors say
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A cell phone video posted to social media shows the packed ER.
Read MoreQueens Night Market serves up thousands of meals for hospital staff
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Starting March 29, the market’s “Fuel the Frontlines” initiative will supply thousands of ready-to-go, home-cooked meals to hospital staff all across the borough.
Read MoreState eyes Aqueduct Racetrack for temporary hospital site
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"We know at this point that any scenario will overwhelm the capacity of our healthcare system and we are continuing to work aggressively to increase our state's hospital capacity and flatten the curve.”
Read MoreNY State Bar support program reaches isolated lawyers, judges and students
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Questions about the group sessions can be directed to Stacey Whiteley, program director for the Lawyer Assistance program, at swhiteley@nysba.org.
Read MoreQueens Boro Prez thanks frontline workers during pandemic
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“Frontline workers and medical professionals are moving mountains around the clock with extraordinary acts of heroism, using all tools and resources available to save each and every single life.”
Read MoreThe coronavirus is making hospital staff sick, too
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“I think we’re all going to get sick. It’s just a matter of time.”
Read MoreCUNY moves booted dorm kids to Queens College
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“A lot of people that are staying at the dorms don’t really have anywhere else to go.”
Read MoreManhattan judge orders release of 16 Rikers inmates, ruling COVID-19 violates due process rights
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“This ruling is a substantial step forward towards getting our clients off Rikers Island out of harm’s way.”
Read MoreJail oversight commissioner urges large-scale Rikers release — already a city goal
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“COVID-19 is spreading rapidly at Rikers Island and other local jails, endangering our clients, correction staff and all of New York City.”
Read MoreJet Quinnen Williams’ gun case adjourned for future date
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New York Jet Quinnen Williams’ gun possession case in Queens Criminal Court was administratively adjourned for a later date, his attorney said.
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