Opinion: Cuomo must resign, but that’s just the beginning
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When I first read Charlotte Bennett’s detailed account of the sexual harassment she endured from Gov. Cuomo, I didn’t feel empowered. I felt terrified.
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NY Senate passes package to protect low-income communities from pollutants
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“We need to change the law so those communities closest to the pain are the first stakeholders considered.”
Read MoreThree wrongfully convicted Queens men freed after ‘egregious’ violations by trial prosecutors
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A Queens judge condemned prosecutors for ‘deliberately’ suppressing key evidence for more than 20 years.
Read MoreOpinion: Teen dating violence spans cultures, locations and demographics
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Nationally, 1 in 3 teenagers report experiencing some kind of abuse in their romantic relationships, including verbal and emotional abuse.
Read MoreQueens Bar leader says in-person trial restart ‘risks the lives’ of court visitors
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Jury trials resume March 22.
Read MoreNYC leaders continue campaign against proposed Rockaway hospital cuts
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“These insane proposals amount to a death sentence for our Rockaway communities.”
Read MoreBikes, buses & business: Queens BP Richards outlines policy and funding plans
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Richards marked his first 100 days in office.
Read MoreHall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca follows St. John’s from afar during pandemic
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“I miss the interaction with the basketball alumni and fans very much.”
Read MoreOne-day vaccine site opens Sunday at Jacob Riis Settlement in Long Island City
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The site will prioritize residents of the surrounding Queensbridge Houses.
Read MoreNYC commits $157 million to shrinking digital divide
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“All New Yorkers deserve affordable internet access, no matter their zip code.”
Read MoreNew short film spotlights the women photographers of Queensbridge Houses
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“I've always been creative, I just learned more of me.”
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Family Court’s ‘transient bench,’ inefficiencies take heavy toll on kids: report
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“The current system leaves the Family Court in a state of constant flux.”
Read MoreNYC council considers waiving fines for small businesses during COVID pandemic
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“It will give them a fighting chance to survive, save jobs and rebuild for the future.”
Read MoreMayor, candidates and Queens leaders slam plans to downsize Rockaway hospital
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“I am 110 percent opposed to that state plan to take away healthcare services from people in the Rockaways.”
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