Council sets table for open dining
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Permanent al fresco dining is now one step closer to becoming a reality in Queens and the rest of the city after the City Council approved a bill amending the city’s zoning laws Thursday.
Read MoreParticipatory budgeting begins with few Queens pols partaking
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With the new City Council in place, participatory budgeting season has begun.
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Adams locks up victory in speaker race
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“I am honored by all those in the [City Council] who put their faith in me.”
Read MoreAdams, Moya both declare victory in speaker’s race
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Two candidates in the race for speaker of the New York City Council – both of whom are from Queens – declared victory on social media late Tuesday afternoon.
Noncitizen voting bill passes City Council
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“If we're going to build a city that takes care of the most vulnerable New Yorkers, then we have to give them a really direct tool in their toolbox.”
Read MoreDOT updates Queens borough board on Open Restaurants
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“We are, at this moment, building upon a lot of the feedback that we heard about the emergency program on the ground.”
Read MoreCouncil considers amendment to collective bargaining law
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“It has long been recognized that the right to collective bargaining is essential to sound and stable labor relations.”
Read MoreAs borough based jails progress, crisis continues
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“We have a moment in this city to ensure that the jails that we create reflect the values of humanity.”
Read MoreCouncil hearing shows lapses in NYPD sexual assault investigations
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“To see the values ‘courtesy, professionalism and respect’ on every police car is an insult to my experience.”
Read MoreQueens pol aims to make open culture permanent
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"The Open Culture Program has been a much needed lifeline.”
Read MoreHolden introduces resolution to make all hate crime defendants bail eligible
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“Individuals arrested for hate crimes should not be released without bail.”
Read MoreCity Council extends apps’ delivery fee cap
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“For far too long, there’s been an imbalance of power.”
Read MoreHow ranked-choice did and didn’t live up to its promise
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“I would say that this was very successful.”
Read MoreQueens County Dems still in control in local races – for now
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“Voters need a will and a reason to go outside to the polls, they need to feel heard and seen, and they need to hear your plan.”
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