Hundreds line up in East Elmhurst for free fresh food from upstate farms
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“We cannot have hungry families in New York City, and farmers upstate dumping their product because they cannot sell it.”
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Woodside man charged with murdering elderly mother
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A Woodside man was charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his elderly mother in the head with a kitchen knife, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Thursday.
Read MoreQueens schools won’t reopen until at least June to prevent coronavirus spread
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The state will make a decision on in-person summer school by the end of the month.
Read MoreHoward Beach man dies in police custody after release from Jamaica Hospital
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He was earlier arrested for DWI.
Read MoreNYC car-free streets plan includes three Queens parks
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“Open streets are going to be another way we promote social distancing.”
Read MoreWe asked, you answered: Here’s what Queens loves about Queens
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The Eagle asked community leaders, friends and strangers on the internet to share their special places in Queens, a project that celebrates what makes the World’s Borough the greatest place in the city.
Read MoreAG James, NYC file motion to halt ‘public charge’ rule during pandemic
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“Unlike the Public Charge Rule, this disease does not discriminate — infecting both citizens and non-citizens alike.”
Read MoreQueens Senator Stavisky calls for CUNY to cancel tuition hike
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“The COVID-19 pandemic has had multiple negative impacts on CUNY’s student body, exacerbating and magnifying inequalities that existed prior to the current pandemic.”
Read MoreFrom Ravenswood to Rockaway flocks, the Eagle brings you the birds of Queens
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With Queens residents stuck inside, nature has started to reclaim a bit of the borough. Just look to the sky.
Read MoreMTA suspends overnight subway service indefinitely
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“This is an unprecedented time and that calls for unprecedented action.”
Read MoreCramped apartments in Queens make coronavirus isolation a challenge
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They’re the third-most crowded digs in the country, according to a new report.
Read MoreMaloney and NYCHA leaders call for coordinated COVID response as state and city pass the buck
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“NYCHA residents should not be responsible for distributing masks and hand sanitizer meant to protect them.”
Read MoreThree Far Rockaway schools now offer Kosher grab-and-go meals
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“We in essence knock down barriers to accessing nutritious diets.”
Read MoreCity’s homeless-hotel plan still has holes, advocates say
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“Individualized hotel rooms and permanent housing are the solutions.”
Read MoreNo Fs this semester for NYC’s 1.1 million public schools students
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“We recognize that parents and students alike are experiencing anxiety and trauma in the midst of the pandemic, and we have continually evolved our policies to meet this moment.”
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