Rockaway women see improved health service access
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Rockaway representatives and hospital staff gathered in Rockaway Park for the opening of a new, state of the art women’s health center.
Queens groups hail redistricting reversal
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“It sounds like the reason the judge rejected is due to partisan issues between Democrats and Republicans and… if that's the pretense to get fairer maps for those that live in Richmond Hill, I'm okay with that.”
Read MoreNo landmark status for Janta House, city decides
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After a nearly two-year review, the city decided it would not give landmark status to the Janta House in Elmhurst. The decision comes as the home’s new owners threaten to demolish the building advocates say is worth preserving.
Read MoreMTA shares new plan to redesign Queens bus routes
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority released its 515-page third draft of its plan to redesign Queens’ bus network as the attempt to improve riders’ experiences and reduce congestion on Queens streets continues.
Queens pol’s bill counters gov's offer to Buffalo Bills
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If a new piece of legislation from a Queens lawmaker passes, every New Yorker could one day own a small chunk of the Buffalo Bills should the team decide to leave the state for greener pastures.
Read MoreItaly and Senegal meet at Flushing Town Hall
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What do Italian and Senegalese music have in common? Two musicians performing at Flushing Town Hall next month are about to find out.
Read MoreNYPD brass defends mayor’s gun plan
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City officials appearing before members of the City Council defended Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to combat gun violence throughout the five boroughs Wednesday.
Newtown Creek collapse renews request for revitalization
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Queens is one small part of New York City’s waterfront, but portions of the old infrastructure keeping the element at bay — like a bulkhead at 29th Street —are starting to crumble.
State lawmakers push back on Hochul’s reform plans
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Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus — across both houses of the State legislature — issued their own 10-point plan.
Woodside family fights for better pay for home care
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As the governor and state lawmakers negotiate the state’s financial plan for the coming year, Ornstein and her family are one of a number of advocates fighting for the inclusion of the Fair Pay for Home Care bill inside the budget.
Read MoreHistoric Elmhurst home faces demolition threat
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Almost two years after a landmark petition was first submitted for an historic Elmhurst home, the developers who own it have begun circulating the news that they intend to soon demolish it and build an apartment complex in its place.
Read MoreCourts to fire unvaxxed employees
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Around 150 court employees face the pink slip if they don’t get the jab in the next week and a half, the Office of Court Administration announced this week.
Council grills Rikers leadership
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Lawmakers blasted Department of Correction officials for the crisis in the city’s jails Wednesday during a budget hearing.
Queens CUNYs launch STEM program
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Two Queens CUNYs are teaming up to create a new science, technology, engineering and mathematics program.
Read MoreQueens lawmaker looks for answers about Flushing temporary shelter
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A proposed temporary housing facility in Flushing is again facing questions this week after a Queens councilmember asked the city about alternative housing options at the site.
