Activists rally for inmate rights in response to scathing Rikers review
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The people that [are] inside of Rikers Island can’t do very much except tell their family members and organizations like us what’s going on.”
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Speed limits lowered on 6 Queens roadways
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2021 is on pace to be one of the deadliest years for pedestrians and cyclists in the city since 2014. It’s time to slow down, mayor says.
Read MoreBorough Board approves plan to move forward with Willets Point redevelopment
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Though it’s taken 15 years, a plan to redevelop Willets Point has taken a big step forward.
Read MoreAnti-Asian attacker hit with Hate Crime charges by Queens DA
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“I appreciate the community’s patience as we gathered needed evidence to establish a hate crime in this particular circumstance.”
Read MoreYork College band breaks boundaries with a live virtual performance
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“We’re going to try and make it feel like a concert at the end of the semester is supposed to feel.”
Stavisky and Seawright, introduce new bill mandating counseling for hate crime perps
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“As legislators we need to be doing more to prevent these acts from occurring and reoccurring. It is not enough to simply punish attackers after their crimes.”
Read MoreEx-Southeast Queens senator charged in bribery scheme released from prison early
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Released on community confinement, Smith will serve out the remaining months of his sentence from his house in Queens.
Read MoreQueens Public library reopens over a dozen branches for in-person service
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“Today we are taking an important step towards reconnecting with our customers by more widely opening the doors to an institution they love and cherish.”
Read MoreCatalina Cruz endorses Brian Benjamin for comptroller
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“He understands districts like mine here in Queens, meaning he will prioritize minorities and communities of color.”
Read MoreOpinion: New York needs local news
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As news outlets have closed, and journalists lost jobs, those remaining have had to try to cover more with less time, and so we’ve lost coverage so valuable to our communities.
Read MoreOpinion: Shelter workers need a safety net
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As private shelter security officers, we perform essential duties for our city and for shelter clients, yet many of us are on the brink of being homeless ourselves.
Read MoreQueens businesses win big in local startup competition
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“This grant means so much to us, our programs and the families that we support in our community."
Read MoreQueens teens collect books for kids in need
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“We thought ‘this is the perfect way to bring a smile to children’s faces.’”
Read MoreQueens rises against hate
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Thousands of New Yorkers rallied on the steps of Flushing Town Hall on Sunday to condemn the rise in anti-Asian attacks.
Read MoreOpinion: Congestion pricing is key to fighting climate crisis
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While drivers sit in traffic for hours, pollution from cars and trucks cause extreme damage to the health of New Yorkers and our planet.
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