Open but divided: Tensions grow over 34th Ave. Open Street
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“It’s almost like psychological warfare because they’re trying to make us use public transportation.”
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Former Queens NYPD officers plead guilty to corruption charges
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“The defendants’ guilty pleas to accepting bribes are also acknowledgements that they abused the public trust.”
Read MoreReport outlines death rates for older adults incarcerated in New York
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“The death penalty has been repurposed as death by incarceration sentences.”
Read MoreFEMA expands eligibility for COVID funeral funding
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The federal government has expanded eligibility for its COVID-19 funeral assistance program.
Read MoreQueens officials slam mayor for ending gifted and talented program
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Elected officials in Queens decried the mayor’s decision to end G&T programs, saying the choice should have been made by the public and that instead of erasing the program in its entirety, it should have been amended.
Read MorePlan to hand off Rikers still a go, DOC says
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Despite the deteriorating conditions on Rikers, the DOC says is still on pace to hand over another building to DCAS by January, when it is required by law to do so.
Read MoreMiller introduces marijuana equity bill
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“Just legalizing marijuana doesn't fix the problem.”
Read MoreAdvocates renew push for Clean Slate
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“I have all the skills and wherewithal to succeed in life, but my past convictions have meant that I don’t have a real second chance.”
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CUNY students, staff call for say in use of fed funding
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“Our federal stimulus funds should be utilized in the best interest of our institutions.”
Read MoreQueens leaders lean on DA to stop bail amid Rikers crisis
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“While there are other contributing forces to this shameful situation…there is no doubt that the driving cause behind it remains the decision of your offices to seek bail recklessly and in virtually every eligible case.”
Read MoreBorough board rejects permanent Open Restaurant plan
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“We don’t need to give permission for something to happen, before we know what the permission is going to allow.”
Read MoreQueens Public Library ends late fees
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“Late fines tell people they do not belong, and that shutting them out is simply the cost of doing business.”
Read MoreDance school moves to JCAL
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. “Joining forces to serve the Southeast Queens community makes perfect sense.”
Read MoreFlushing Town Hall celebrates a decade of Jazz Jams
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“Everybody in the band loves being back and having guests.”
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