Queens DA's new Human Trafficking Bureau will prosecute sex traffickers, pimps and johns
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“The bureau will combat those who would victimize others with aggressive investigations to end this industry.”
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The Loraxxx: Can porn legend Ron Jeremy save a beloved tree in Bayside, Queens?
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“This tree was planted by my dad the day I was born.”
Read MoreLGBTQ council candidates urge NYC to save work program for homeless young people
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“The costs will be far greater for our city if you choose not to fund this necessary program.”
Read MoreOPINION: Adjusting our education system in a post-coronavirus world demands more funding
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“Implementing these changes requires more funding, not less of it.”
Read MoreTwo-thirds of low-income Queens residents fear running out of money next month, survey finds
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Roughly 63 percent of Queens respondents said they worry about getting enough food.
Read MoreNYC halts celebrated work program for homeless LGBTQ youth
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“The city is taking away all intentional investments in the economic stability of homeless young adults.”
Read MoreVelázquez condemns COVID-plagued Queens private jail as NYC reps blast local lockups
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“These institutions are not a safe place for inmates or those detained.”
Read MoreWorkers’ rights coalition delivers food to families in Jackson Heights
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“Working class New Yorkers make up the foundation of our economy.”
Read More‘Clock is running’ — Astoria grocer faces eviction amid COVID-19 crisis
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“The landlord would rather see dozens of union jobs disappear and northern Astoria go hungry than do the right thing.”
Read MorePrivate prison inmates sue Queens corporate jailer over coronavirus ‘rampage’
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Each of the four plaintiffs suffer from respiratory ailments and share bunk beds or dorms with other sick inmates at the 222-bed Queens Detention Facility.
Read MoreUpstate courthouses will reopen next week, Chief Judge says
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Courts will reopen in 30 counties.
Read MoreSE Queens remains ‘shameful’ omission in NYC’s pedestrian streets plan
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The city’s “Open Streets” plan still excludes Southeast Queens.
Read MoreFrontline workers serving NYC's most vulnerable still lack hazard pay from city and state
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“They’re the ones making sure the building is safe and secure. They also happen to be the lowest paid workers in the organization.”
Read MoreQueens pol takes on state nursing home policy blamed for COVID-19 surge
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“Previous guidance exposed many seniors and essential workers to preventable risk.”
Read MoreRightwing extremist from Bayside busted buying illegal assault rifles
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Instagram photos entered into evidence allegedly show him celebrating anti-Semitic attacks.
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