Nonprofit Talk: Shutdown creates challenges for domestic violence organizations
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Stephanie Nilva is the executive director of Day One.
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New city law compels NYPD to explain surveillance tools and strategies
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“New Yorkers had no idea what tools our city was using to spy on our families and neighbors.”
Read MoreAstoria supermarket warns of total lay-offs if landlord declines to renew lease
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“There still is an opportunity. The problem is we just haven’t heard back from them.”
Read MoreNYC nonprofit covers rent for families facing COVID homelessness
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“COVID-19 has exacted formidable stress and loss on countless low-income New Yorkers.”
Read MorePro-cop motorists plan ‘honking caravan’ through Central Queens
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“Oh great, just as the constant fireworks started to die down, now we having a parade of honking cars in addition to the drag racing/muffler cut-outs I’ve been listening to for months.”
Read More‘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.”
Read MoreQueens 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.”
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