More than 200 civil rights groups back bill to stop solitary, as measure heads to vote
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The HALT Solitary movement has gained steam after years of advocacy.
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Non-Queens residents turned away from Citi Field vaccine site despite directive from NYC hospital system
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I think the problem is miscommunication. It’s conflicting information.”
Read MoreNYC moves to curb solitary confinement, mayor says
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New York City will nearly eliminate the use of solitary confinement on Rikers Island and other city jails by November.
Read MoreOpinion: Threats to St. John’s Episcopal are deja vu for Rockaway residents
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Howard J. Schwach is the former managing editor of The Wave.
Read MoreOpinion: Teen dating violence spans cultures, locations and demographics
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Nationally, 1 in 3 teenagers report experiencing some kind of abuse in their romantic relationships, including verbal and emotional abuse.
Read MoreNYC leaders continue campaign against proposed Rockaway hospital cuts
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“These insane proposals amount to a death sentence for our Rockaway communities.”
Read MoreMayor, candidates and Queens leaders slam plans to downsize Rockaway hospital
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“I am 110 percent opposed to that state plan to take away healthcare services from people in the Rockaways.”
Read MoreAs voters search for vaccines, Queens council candidates become case managers
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“If you’re not tech savvy or you have tech difficulties, you’re not going to be able to do this.”
Read MoreRockaway's lone medical center would become 15-bed ‘micro hospital’ under state proposal
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“This is a death sentence for our community.”
Read MoreJamaica Hospital removes Trump name after years of community pressure
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Jamaica Hospital has removed the Trump name from its facilities.
Read MoreNYC will double staff at Citi Field vaccine site following late-night delays
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Staff is doubling and the site will have capacity for 1,500 vaccines per day.
Read MoreOpinion: NYC must end racial disparities in maternal mortality
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Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer is a candidate for Queens borough president.
Read MoreCiti Field wait times last deep into the night for hundreds of Queens vaccine recipients
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“It sucks. But what other option do you have? You have to stand and wait.”
Read MoreNY makes homeless young people eligible for vaccine, but COVID data locked away
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“Minus data, it’s hard to prove a need.”
Read MoreRajkumar bill would increase access to specific COVID treatment
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The legislation would compel hospital to inform patients about monoclonal antibody treatment.
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