Katz responds to lawmakers questions about Rikers
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“From the first day of my administration, and before the current crisis, we worked to reduce the Rikers population.”
Read MoreQueens reps look for answers about bail from DAs
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“We have grave concerns that excessive bail amounts are leading to unnecessary pretrial detention and contributing to a humanitarian crisis in New York City’s jail system.”
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 MoreFAA approves $2 billion LaGuardia AirTrain project
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The Federal Aviation Administration approved Cuomo’s $2 billion LaGuardia AirTrain project on Tuesday.
Read MoreAOC reintroduces Green New Deal to kick off Earth Week
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“The Green New Deal has three core components: jobs, justice and climate.”
Read MoreFEMA begins accepting applications for COVID-19 funeral fund
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“Too many families and friends across New York have paid the ultimate price with the tragic loss of their loved ones to the coronavirus.”
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AOC and NYC House colleagues pan Astoria peaker plant plan
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“A gas-fired power plant would further degrade air quality in neighborhoods already ridden with toxic fossil fuel power plants.”
Read MoreQueens court employee charged with threatening to kill AOC, Schumer and Pelosi
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Federal prosecutors detailed a “chilling series of calls for direct violence against members of Congress”
Read MoreAOC honors 100th Anniversary of Jackson Heights Jewish Center on House floor
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“Thank you for your ongoing service to our community.”
Read MoreAOC says expand the Supreme Court. Meeks, Meng and Jeffries say they are open to dramatic reforms
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Members of the Queens House delegation weighed in on expanding the U.S. Supreme Court.
Read MoreMeng and AOC vow to fight for Flushing food pantry funding
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Reps. Grace Meng and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said they would investigate why the U.S. Department of Agriculture is cutting funds to La Jornada and other pantries even as COVID-19 exacerbates food insecurity in Queens.
Read More$2 billion LaGuardia AirTrain gets green light from FAA
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The public comment period is open until October 5
Read MoreOcasio-Cortez, Meeks slam Trump cuts to U.S. Postal Service
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“I just hope everything gets back to normal and they give us the time we need to do the job.”
Read MoreGrace Meng backs AOC for re-election, adding nuance to Queens political punditry
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“I support my colleague and friend for re-election.”
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