Queens journalist kicks off bid for Astoria council seat
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Catherina Gioino’s campaign is focused on “public space for the public good.”
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Queens judge rips ‘railroading’ claim in Jamaica man’s murder case
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An appellate court ordered a new trial for Prakash Churaman, a Jamaica man charged with murder.
Read MoreQueens public defender group fires two pro-union employees during drive to organize
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Amid an ongoing union election at the Queens indigent defense law firm, two outspoken union supporters were fired without warning.
Read More'They don't care about Queens': Paltry vaccine rollout begins at Citi Field
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“They don’t care about Queens.”
Read MoreAstoria mural memorializes local who died in Egyptian prison
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“This artwork is a memorial to Kassem, to honor those who face injustice anywhere to inspire all who fight on the side of freedom.”
Read MoreRichards backs Brooks-Powers in race for his old seat Council
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The special election in Council District 31 is Feb. 23.
Read MoreOpinion: Join our forum on recognizing and preventing teen domestic violence in Queens
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More than a quarter of female victims of sexual violence first experience the abuse before age 18.
Read MoreNY appellate court hears case of older judges facing termination
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“We are still cautiously optimistic about the appellate division doing the right thing.”
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After three-month delay, Ex-Sanders staffer living in homeless shelter receives final check
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The check arrived Feb. 4.
Read MoreHomeless New Yorkers, advocates renew push to increase voucher value
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“What’s worse than giving people no hope is giving them false hope.”
Read More‘Open Culture’ plan opens doors for NYC performers
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“The diversity of the cultural community will be on display with streets turned into stages across all five boroughs.”
Read MoreNY Senate passes package boosting aid to CUNY students
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“The years our students spend in higher education will help shape the trajectory of their lives.”
Read MoreBeloved Board of Elections staffer dies after COVID outbreak in Queens facility
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‘Gentle giant’ Timothy James died Saturday.
Read MoreOpinion: Staff at legal services nonprofit Mobilization for Justice plan one-day strike
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The unionized staff at Mobilization for Justice announce their plan to strike.
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