OPINION: Hunger, homelessness and Covid deaths are policy decisions
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“Homelessness is not an inherent aspect of society, it’s a policy decision.”
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Bail reform rollback takes effect six months after landmark law enacted
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More than two dozen offenses are once again bail eligible.
Read MoreNONPROFIT TALK: Serving vulnerable children during the COVID crisis
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Jeremy Kohomban is the president and executive director of The Children’s Village.
Read MoreDe Blasio and Cuomo bicker, yet again, over Covid school plan
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Similar spats played out in March and April.
Read More16 Queens synagogues and Jewish schools receive federal security funding
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“It is vital that Jewish facilities have the resources they need to protect themselves.”
Read MoreVan Bramer blasts newly unveiled Astoria development plan
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“I could not be more opposed to this project.”
Read MoreDevelopers propose new five-block residential district near Astoria's Kaufman Studios
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They hope to begin the land use review process in late 2020.
Read More'Bring a water gun' — House of Yes is opening an outdoor space tonight
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HOY’s new outdoor space opens at 5 p.m. tonight.
Read MoreEx-Espinal staffer announces bid for Queens Council seat
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He’s one of at least eight people considering a run in District 26.
Read MoreNYC has a new budget. What does it mean for Queens?
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Five Queens councilmembers voted no on the budget.
Read More‘It was like a horror movie’ — Staff and students criticize charter network’s rigid education model
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“Teachers would physically go around and hold children in the position they’re supposed to be sitting in.”
Read MoreAppellate court reverses Queens robbery conviction, finding judge acted as prosecutor
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“The court's decision to elicit such testimony was an improper exercise of discretion and deprived the defendant of a fair trial.”
Read MorePublic advocate vows to block property taxes without bigger NYPD budget cuts
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“Unless it meets those needs, I will use my Charter authority to prevent the budget from being executed.”
Read MoreEarle-Gargan has big lead in Queens Civil Court race
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She has more than 71 percent of the vote.
Read MoreQueensborough College names Dr. Christine Mangino next president
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Mangino, the provost at Hostos, will become the QCC’s sixth president.
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