Federal judge skeptical of risk inside COVID-plagued Queens private jail
/
“We are not in a position to do daily testing in facilities where federal prisoners are housed.”
Read More
Nonprofit Talk: Serving the community and staying afloat during the COVID pandemic
/
“These are incredibly difficult times, and we want to make sure that we're both serving our communities, but also setting realistic expectations.”
Read MoreCOVID rates in six Queens zip codes reveal lethal impact on communities of color
/
“Our working-class neighborhoods and communities of color are dying more than anyone else in New York City.”
Read MoreNonprofits in peril seek solutions from Community Resource Exchange
/
“Any nonprofit leader can call up CRE with any topic in mind.”
Read MoreHousing Court conferences resume despite eviction moratorium
/
“It’s like an early bird special for landlords.”
Read MoreQueens DA's new Human Trafficking Bureau will prosecute sex traffickers, pimps and johns
/
“The bureau will combat those who would victimize others with aggressive investigations to end this industry.”
Read MoreThe Loraxxx: Can porn legend Ron Jeremy save a beloved tree in Bayside, Queens?
/
“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
/
“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
/
“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
/
Roughly 63 percent of Queens respondents said they worry about getting enough food.
Read MoreNYC halts celebrated work program for homeless LGBTQ youth
/
“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
/
“These institutions are not a safe place for inmates or those detained.”
Read MoreWorkers’ rights coalition delivers food to families in Jackson Heights
/
“Working class New Yorkers make up the foundation of our economy.”
Read More‘Clock is running’ — Astoria grocer faces eviction amid COVID-19 crisis
/
“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’
/
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 More
