Queens lawmakers call for remote legislative session
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“Nothing about this situation is ideal, but democracy does not pause. It adapts.”
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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.”
Read MoreQueens leaders memorialize neighbors and honor healthcare heroes
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“We are each very much part of a larger whole especially, here in Queens, and we will only get through this together and stronger if we are united.”
Read MoreQueens 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 MoreQueens senate delegation pushes for 90-day rent freeze
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“Suspending rents is a critically important step to help New Yorkers survive this unprecedentedly difficult time.”
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 MoreSenator Ramos endorses Constantinides for Queens borough president
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“Costa and I have envisioned the future of Queens together since we were young.”
Read MoreOn Trans Remembrance Day, State Senators pledge to repeal ‘Walking While Trans’ ban
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‘I commit to you today… we will repeal the ‘walking while trans’ law this session in Albany.’
Read MoreExisting and resisting: Annual Trans-Latinx March powers through Jackson Heights
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“It’s been very hard for me. I don’t want it to be that hard for anyone else.”
Read MoreBill that could protect trafficking survivors from deportation has yet to reach floor in Albany
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“Immigrants cannot wait another year.”
Read MoreSenate bill would raise pay for car wash workers vulnerable to wage theft
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“Wage theft is also rampant, and many of these immigrant workers are exploited at the hands of a system that does not protect them.”
Read MoreNY Appeals court rules that farmworkers have right to organize
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‘This is a victory for farmworkers, as we have finally had our day in court.’
Read MoreAdvocates call on Cuomo to pardon immigrants facing deportation
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“Gov. Cuomo’s unique clemency power can be the difference between permanent exile or being able to stay with loved ones and community.”
Read MoreRamos endorses Cabán for Queens DA in call for ‘transformational change’
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“She shows me we can achieve the bold, transformational change that we deserve.”
Read MoreTattoo parlor manager pleads guilty to assaulting gay couple without facing hate crime charge
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“I won’t be getting tattooed here anymore.”
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