Nursing homes see rise in empty beds
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The vacancies could lead to facilities shutting their doors. But advocates and lawmakers say it’s only the consequences of the industry’s own actions.
Read MorePartisan retweets by Assembly task force may have violated ethics laws
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“Both of these retweets are inappropriate and potentially violations of the law.”
Read MoreQueens lawmakers question gang database tactics in letter to NYPD Inspector General
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The NYPD credits the database for helping facilitate large-scale raids and driving down gang-related violence.
Read MoreFifteen Queens lawmakers say they’re ‘watching’ Amazon warehouse working conditions
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The Queens signatories include both supporters and opponents of Amazon’s high-profile plan to build a corporate campus in Long Island City.
Read MoreQueens lawmakers rally for ranked-choice voting
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The lawmakers say ranked-choice voting would benefit candidates who are people of color, as well as those without the support of a major party.
Read MoreQueens reformers unveil transparency pledge for district leader candidates
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The pledge includes rejecting campaign contributions from finance, insurance or real estate interests and refusing to endorse candidates in Democratic primaries.
Read MoreAssemblymember Kim’s parking placard is driving frustration in Flushing
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Assemblymember Ron Kim and his wife frequently leave their cars in no-standing zones near their Downtown Flushing home, according to a Twitter account.
Read MoreQueens BP contest is likely next race to watch
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So far, two people have declared their candidacy for the office.
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