‘Too Many Requests’ — New York’s new rental relief website immediately crashes
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“The fact that it crashed within the first 15 minutes is tragic and shows how much need there is.”
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Queens faces spike in gun violence amid economic and health crises
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“If we really look at the root cause of violence, it has to do with poverty.”
Read MoreCOVID-testing map reveals glaring gaps in hard-hit Queens neighborhoods
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Measure of America and the Eagle partnered to map COVID-19 testing sites in Queens.
Read MoreSimotas and Hoylman push bar exam exemption for law grads serving low-income clients
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“We have an obligation to mitigate the risks to New Yorkers during this health crisis.”
Read MoreElmhurst mural honors Queens unity during pandemic
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The piece was painted by artist Valentino Mikalef.
Read MorePublic defenders sue state to stop in-person criminal proceedings during COVID crisis
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“Clients face the tragic and illegal choice between their fundamental right to participate in their own cases and their health and safety.”
Read MoreNonprofit Talk: World’s oldest Yiddish theatre company adapts to new set of challenges
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Dominick Balletta is the executive director at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene.
Read MoreAnderson wins primary for vacant Southeast Queens Assembly seat
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The Far Rockaway organizer is likely to become the state’s youngest assemblymember.
Read MoreGianaris urges state to administer remote bar exam
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“Preparing for the bar exam is itself a stressful venture, made more intense by the threat of a global pandemic.”
Read MoreLIC-based Asian vegetable wholesaler pivots to meet New Yorkers' needs
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“We have pea shoots, watercress, stuff you can’t usually get at a Stop & Shop or Whole Foods.”
Read MoreJustice reformers call on Katz to uphold campaign pledges during Queens courthouse rally
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“We can't arrest or incarcerate our way out of the challenges that face our communities.”
Read MoreInternational students are welcome at Queens College
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Frank Wu is president of Queens College.
Read MoreSt. John’s backs lawsuit challenging Trump threat to international students
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“Our institution, our city and our country are made better by the contributions of immigrants and international students.”
Read MoreNYC public defenders threaten to sue state to stop in-person criminal proceedings
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“The ADA does not permit OCA to force attorneys to choose between risking their health or being removed from representing their clients.”
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be American? Re-thinking Immigration in a post-COVID world
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Our immigration system preserves a status quo by continuing a racist, oppressive, violent system.
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