Subway accessibility plan passes Borough Board, disability advocates remain skeptical
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Opinion: To End Police Brutality, We Need to Define It
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As of now, New York State law only prescribes when an officer can use force, but not when they cannot. Even then, the law is quite fuzzy.
Read MoreIn-person arraignments to return to Queens in July
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“The time is right to restore face-to-face interaction.”
Read MoreBOC approves new plan to end solitary
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“These reforms are necessary for a safer and more humane jail system, for people in custody and staff.”
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Despite warning from big tech, antitrust bill passes in NY Senate
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“We have a problem that there is tremendous market power in very few hands.”
Read MoreVandal arrested for spraying swastikas in Elmhurst
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“In Queens County, we stand together against hatred directed toward any group.”
Read MoreTime capsule captures Queens for future students
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“It has been a unique year for them and they have come through with flying colors.”
Read MoreCall to end solitary confimement continues on anniversary of former inmates’ deaths
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“They say they’re gonna end solitary, yet they want to keep people in a cage within a cage.”
Read MoreNYC gets new hurricane safety zones
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"Changes to the hurricane evacuation zones will help New York City be better prepared this hurricane season.”
Read MoreJudicial candidate Devian Daniels want to give Queens voters a choice
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“I'm running because I think voters should have a choice.”
Read MoreBill to protect construction workers from wage theft passes Senate
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The bill takes aim at contractors and ensures they would assume liability if any of their subcontractors steal wages from their workers.
Read MoreAstoria workers study shows high unemployment and uncertain future
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“While all of these economic impacts are still being felt, the mental health and emotional effects of COVID are illustrated by this survey to be deep and pervasive.”
Read MoreQueens men wrongfully convicted finally freed, a lifetime later
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“It wasn’t an easy road but we never gave up.'“
Read MoreQueens DA won’t re-try wrongfully convicted trio
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“I wasn't surprised. I was gratified, but I wasn't surprised.”
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