Opinion: Why survivors need Aravella Simotas in Albany
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“Progress is driven by leaders who are willing to stand up for MeToo survivors even when it is inconvenient or difficult.”
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State lawmakers call for borough reps on MTA Board
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“Borough representation on the MTA board gives riders a voice in the choices that affect them.”
Read MoreQueens lawmakers question gang database tactics in letter to NYPD Inspector General
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The NYPD credits the database for helping facilitate large-scale raids and driving down gang-related violence.
Read MoreFifteen Queens lawmakers say they’re ‘watching’ Amazon warehouse working conditions
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The Queens signatories include both supporters and opponents of Amazon’s high-profile plan to build a corporate campus in Long Island City.
Read MoreTwo years on, state record sealing law has underwhelming impact in NYC
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Advocates blame the results on the law’s limited scope and a lack of awareness of the measure.
Read MoreCabán files campaign committee for undisclosed office
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Political insiders have speculated about Cabán running for office at the city, state and federal level.
Read MoreState lawmakers discuss how to address sexual harassment in #MeToo era
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Lawmakers have been exploring changes to the laws around sexual harassment, including at a hearing on the issue in February, the first of its kind in 27 years.
Read MoreQueens DA boosts OCA budget to upgrade courts
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The DA’s Office contributed more than $1.67 million to pay for improvements in 19 courtrooms.
Read MoreQueens Leaders Celebrate Women’s History Month in Astoria
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“One woman alone is mighty, but, as many women in this community have shown, all of us working together are unstoppable.”
Read MoreQueens’ Greek Leaders Celebrate Hellenic Independence
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State Sen. Michael Gianaris, Assemblymember Aravella Simotas and Councilmember Costa Constantinides joined community leaders to mark Greek heritage.
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