Lander street safety plan would remove NYPD from traffic enforcement
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“Traffic enforcement by police does little to achieve safer streets, but brings with it the risk of racial profiling and escalatory violence.”
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‘Elmhurst Strong’ mural supports the heroes of a Queens hospital hit hard by COVID
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Elmhurst Hospital has unveiled a new mural painted by the heroic doctors, nurses and hospital staff who served their fellow New Yorkers inside the early epicenter of the country’s COVID crisis.
Read MoreState commission denies judicial pay raises as NY faces ‘extremely precarious’ financial outlook
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“Granting raises to public servants, no matter how much they might otherwise deserve them, is simply not possible at this time.”
Read More‘Red mirage’ fades in Bayside as Braunstein takes big absentee vote lead
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“Yet another red mirage falls this weekend.”
Read MoreNew York strengthens protections against frivolous lawsuits
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A SLAPP in the face to plaintiffs attempting to stifle free speech.
Read More'Beat of the Boroughs' showcases the immigrant performers who make NYC unique
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“They are the amazing people who make New York New York and America America.”
Read MoreOpinion: Here's why Diwali needs to be a school holiday
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“The exclusion feels degrading to my family and faith.”
Read MoreDiwali still not a school holiday, despite NYC's surging South Asian population
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“This recognition brings education and awareness.”
Read MoreHealth conscious team introduces vegan meals to Queensbridge neighbors
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“It’ll help you on the path to achieve everything you want in life. Change your diet, change your life.”
Read MoreNew York’s Black Restaurant Week features 10 Queens eateries
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“We saw an opportunity to shed some light on the businesses in our community to create economic stability and sustainability for small businesses and communities.”
Read MoreQueens judge temporarily halts Flushing Main Street busway
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The city began implementation earlier this month.
Read MoreNew York courts suspend all new jury trials statewide
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Queens’ first jury trial in nine months started yesterday.
Read MorePolice now consider attack on Muslim man in Rego Park a hate crime
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“Recently, additional information has come to light.”
Read MoreLong lines and unsafe conditions await at some Queens COVID test sites
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“We are in a surge and we’ve had months to prepare for this.”
Read MoreOpinion: It’s time for virtual justice in New York
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Michael Higgins is a senior criminal defense attorney.
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