Assembly Democrats spend big to save Simotas’ seat in Astoria
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The DACC gave Simotas $125K before the election. She hired Bronx real estate lobbyist Stanley Schlein as her attorney.
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Hundreds of Astoria partiers defy distancing orders as city starts to intervene
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“We are in complete chaos and one drunken fight away from a powder keg exploding.”
Read MoreConstantinides asks state to strip Astoria bar’s liquor license amid COVID violations
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“The location has become problematic to neighbors in terms of noise and large crowds that flout social distancing rules".”
Read MoreFlushing leaders bash Main Street busway plan
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“Many businesses fear that the busway will make travel to Flushing more inconvenient for customers.”
Read MoreLetter: COVID will kill small businesses without more intervention
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“They need help, not a hurdle.”
Read MoreQueens gig workers miss out on PPP assistance, report finds
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Just 2 percent of Queens’ self employed workers and independent contractors received the federal loans.
Read MoreNYC establishes weekend dining plazas on Austin Street and 70th Road’s ‘Restaurant Row’
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“Restaurants in Forest Hills will now have more space to expand outdoor dining safely in our district.”
Read MoreLatest bar exam cancellation leaves Queens law grads in limbo
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“Not being able to have that first paycheck is really jarring. It’s anxiety inducing.”
Read MoreThousands of absentee ballots tossed in tight Maloney-Patel House race
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Maloney has a narrow lead, but Patel received more in-person votes in Queens.
Read MoreEducation Department to brief Queens Borough Board on school restart plan
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Monday at 5:30 p.m.
Read MoreOPINION: Cops continue misinformation campaign to smear policies they don't like
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“The NYPD demands accountability from everyone but themselves.”
Read MoreNonprofit Talk: Shutdown creates challenges for domestic violence organizations
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Stephanie Nilva is the executive director of Day One.
Read MoreNew 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.”
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