Queens candidates get more matching funds in crowded races for open seats

Queens candidates get more matching funds in crowded races for open seats

Several Queens candidates in crowded races for the mayor’s office and the City Council were approved for matching funds by the city’s Campaign Finance Board on Monday morning, while some also announced massive fundraising hauls that will also soon multiply under the city’s matching funds program.

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City of Yes gets final ‘yes’ from City Council

City of Yes gets final ‘yes’ from City Council

The mayor’s sweeping and controversial plan to address the city’s housing crisis known as the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity cleared its final and highest hurdle on Thursday when it was approved by the New York City Council.

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Queens’ 7 train is epicenter of deadly subway surfing trend

Queens’ 7 train is epicenter of deadly subway surfing trend

During a City Council hearing on Monday, city officials said the 7 train is the “overwhelming” epicenter for incidents of subway surfing, a dangerous practice which has resulted in six deaths citywide this year.

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Council looks to ban recording of detainee phone calls

Council looks to ban recording of detainee phone calls

The City Council on Thursday introduced a bill that they say would stop the city’s Department of Correction from recording calls made by detainees inside Rikers Island without first getting a warrant.

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NYCFC finalizes Willets Point lease with city

 NYCFC finalizes Willets Point lease with city

A group of Queens officials last week unanimously agreed to hand over the keys to a city-owned plot of land in Willets Point to developers who plan to soon build atop it over 1,000 units of affordable housing and the city’s first-ever stadium dedicated to soccer.

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