Clerical error delays vote on New York eviction freeze extension
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“We’ve got $2.4 billion coming down the pike.”
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Detainees moved out of NYC’s lone private jail as federal contract expires
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The Queens Detention Facility’s federal contract ended March 31.
Read MorePrivate Queens jail closure raises questions about future for detainees and facility
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“What was going on before was totally wrong, but a lot of people are shell-shocked.”
Read MoreSE Queens lawmakers call on Katz to probe prosecutors’ past cases in wake of 'egregious' violations
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‘This is just the tip of the iceberg.’
Read MoreMaya Wiley backed by NYC's youngest lawmaker after visit to Southeast Queens
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“She’s uniquely qualified. And I honestly think it’s time for a woman of color to lead this city forward.”
Read MoreAdults over 55 dominate Queens community boards, data shows
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People over age 55 make up nearly two-thirds of Queens community board membership.
Read MorePolice investigate rape allegation against Rockaway nonprofit founder
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Detectives from the Queens Special Victims division are conducting the investigation.
Read MoreProgressive NY lawmakers prioritize parole reform, legal weed and end to solitary in 'Justice Roadmap'
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“New York State has failed to provide our communities with affordable housing, quality healthcare, and robust educational and economic opportunities.”
Read MoreKhaleel Anderson wins Queens Assembly seat, becoming New York’s youngest-ever Black state lawmaker
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Anderson joins Teddy Roosevelt, Ruben Diaz Jr. and Richard Gottfried as New York’s youngest-ever assemblymembers.
Read MoreHere are the most interesting Queens elections to watch today
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Here in Queens, we have our own presidential election to worry about.
Read MoreQueens candidates and organizers urge voters to save the Working Families Party ballot line
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“The Working Families Party right now is fighting for its survival.”
Read MoreSoutheast Queens leaders call for investment, accountability to end gun violence
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“Young people have to speak to each other.”
Read MoreLETTER: Queens private jail contractor ignores inmate health during COVID crisis
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“What is being done to address this?”
Read MoreEarly Queens results show lead for Donovan Richards, three Assembly challengers
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But thousands of absentee ballots remain uncounted.
Read MoreCoronavirus prompts Queens pols to cancel petitioning and in-person campaigning
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“My campaign is immediately suspending efforts to collect further petition signatures for ballot access.”
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