New York lawmakers pass bill to restore voting rights for people on parole
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“Felony disenfranchisement is a relic of Jim Crow America.”
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East Elmhurst school kids get college savings boost
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“Having the means to save for your child’s education is the dream of every parent.”
Read MoreIntroducing the ‘Queens Green Promise’
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Queens is a beautiful place with precious resources — first and foremost, our people and our environment.
Read MoreOpinion: Queens’ Council District 30 needs more greenspace for true COVID recovery
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Juan Ardila is a Democratic candidate in Council District 30.
Read MoreRichards taps Silva to manage reelection campaign after backing rival in Queens council race
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Richards endorsed Silva’s opponent in the CD31 special.
Read MoreNew York's eviction moratorium set to expire without rent relief in place
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“It would be a tragedy if people were evicted who qualify for the rent relief program because it isn’t authorized.”
Read MoreAstoria school buses get lift from EPA in quest to scrap old diesel engines
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"The rebates provide children with a safe and healthy way to get to school.”
Read MoreNew York gives Queens CUNYs cash to meet green energy goals
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"The more efficiently our facilities are constructed and rehabilitated, the more we reduce our carbon footprint.”
Read MoreAdvocates and electeds urge NYC to ‘truly’ end solitary confinement
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“The Board of Correction must adopt rules that truly eliminate solitary confinement in a real and meaningful way.”
Read MoreQueens leaders say justice doesn’t end with Chauvin verdict
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“Each of those crimes were an affront not only to our modern society but those in who we entrust our safety.”
Read MoreQueens council candidate at center of NYC matching funds debate
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Council candidates have received $26,657,242 in public matching funds.
Read MoreAOC reintroduces Green New Deal to kick off Earth Week
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“The Green New Deal has three core components: jobs, justice and climate.”
Read MoreQueensbridge solar program powers homes and job prospects
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“Green energy jobs will grow and this has positioned the NYCHA residents for more opportunities in the future.”
Read MoreQueens leaders condemn anti-Semitic attack in Rego Park
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"We stand united with our neighbors in condemning these abhorrent, bigoted anti-Semitic attacks.”
Read MoreQueens County Bar celebrates borough’s Golden Jubilarians
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“While we can’t meet together in person we are able to still celebrate our friends and association.”
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