MarijuaNO: Here's why Queens lawmakers opposed legal weed
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Addabbo, Pheffer Amato, Barnwell and Rajkumar all opposed legal weed.
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‘We’re running out of time’ — Stringer slams schools pandemic response at Queens town hall
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“The city government has got to go door to door and go to these children, because they did not cause this pandemic, they are not responsible for the incompetence of the department of education.”
Read MoreFood donations surge following Rockaway Beach fridge theft
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“Rockaway Mutual Aid has been touched by the overwhelming support the community has shown in the aftermath of the fridge’s removal.”
Read MoreState senate passes Addabbo bill banning whip-it sales to kids
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When a problem comes along…
Read MoreState lawmakers vote to repeal 50-a with support from all seven Queens senators
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“It’s time we start listening to those who are closest to the pain.”
Read MoreNew law limits toxic chemicals in children’s toys
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By 2023, the state will ban the sale of products that use certain chemicals, including asbestos, and certain flame retardants.
Read MoreAddabbo pushes state to OK mobile sports betting
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New York’s disallowance of mobile sports wagering is costing the state tens of millions of dollars in tax revenue, according to State Sen. Joseph Addabbo, Jr.
Read MoreQueens legislators earn high marks on environmental policy scorecard
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The Queens delegation in the State Senate and Assembly received high marks on an annual scorecard published by a nonpartisan group devoted to promoting environmental causes.
Read MoreSave the bay: Bill to protect against Jamaica Bay dumping passes Senate
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“Jamaica Bay is a critical natural resource and an environmental jewel that needs to be carefully protected.”
Read MoreLetter to the editor: thank you Sen. Addabbo and Assemblymember Pheffer Amato
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Ever since the QCC’s first Queens Day in Albany, eliminating the toll has been one of our legislative priorities.
Read MoreOne Queens State Senator Hesitates On Bail Reform Bill
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“Bail reform is still being negotiated, so with no definitive language, I cannot support or reject it yet.”
Read MoreAddabbo and NYLAG Team Up To Counsel Rockaway Residents
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Next month, a mobile legal center will pull up to Rockaway Beach Boulevard and provide free legal assistance to peninsula residents. It is one of the latest Queens stops for the innovative van.
