Queens families get a boost from NYC Kids Rise
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“Because of the relationships and systems set up… we were quickly able to mobilize to get resources into the hands of families in our community.”
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Advocates denounce NYCHA hearing on public housing reform
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“It is disrespectful to NYCHA tenants and stakeholders, and does not show a faithful or genuine interest in tenant feedback or democratic participation by NYCHA.”
Read MoreRace to represent only GOP seat in Queens begins
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While there are several races in Queens that will see a Republican and Democrat square off in the general election, none will likely be as contested as the race for City Council District 32.
In-person arraignments return without issue, officials say
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"The resumption of in-person arraignments is an important step toward full resumption of court operations, for which we are eager and ready.”
Read MoreQueens electeds slam de Blasio’s vendor crackdown
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“How can you honor vendors as essential workers in the Hometown Heroes Parade, and now send officers to harass them for providing an essential service?”
Read MoreOne Court Square gets green makeover
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"With extreme weather and a higher demand for electricity becoming far too common, we must leave no stone unturned in our effort to make Queens as efficient, resilient and sustainable as possible.”
Read MoreChokshi joins Queens Chamber COVID talk
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“It’s important for people to hear from the folks they already know and trust.”
Read MoreWeprin honors Queens doctor on his 102nd birthday
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“Perhaps, a commitment to making things better for people in need is the secret to longevity.”
Read More‘Stop dividing us’: Queens shares hopes for redistricting
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“The lines divide us in a way that dilutes our ability to be a strong voice… stop dividing us, keep us whole.”
Read MoreNative American celebration returns to Queens County Farm Museum
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“For us it's very important that we’re finally able to get together again… to carry on with the Native American cultures which have been going on for thousands of years.”
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Gilded Age labor struggles and how Steinway & Sons moved to Astoria
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How did Steinway & Sons end up in Astoria? The answer is tied up in the greater history of the American labor struggle, particularly the emerging union and eight-hour work day workers’ movements of Gilded Age America.
Read MoreOpinion: What does it mean to be a socialist in 2021?
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New York now has self described socialists in its State Legislature and, coming next January, the New York City Council.
CB 7 special committee to recommend member be booted
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“I feel it's pretty much stacked against me and I don't feel I'm gonna get a fair hearing.”
Read MoreSkywalker, Squarepants, Piazza score votes in Queens judge race
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For any candidate running for office there are few things more valuable than name recognition.
