Candidates demand state health commish expand Queens hospitals
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“Our lives can not be put in jeopardy because of the government’s inability to make smart decisions about our public health.”
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Study confirms Queens COVID-19 cases were origin of first wave spread
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If we can pinpoint hot areas or transmission hubs, then this is where we can take public health efforts to [limit the spread].”
Read MoreTeam of nurses vaccinates homebound Queens residents
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“I’ve seen people tear up out of joy. They take pictures, they take selfies, so they can show family members and post on social media to say they finally got the vaccine.”
Read MoreSeveral Queens nabes see five or fewer COVID-19 cases last week
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Long Island City, Camrbia Heights, Douglaston and Bayside were among the neighborhoods with five or fewer COVID-19 cases last week. Breezy Point didn’t register a single one.
Read MoreNursing homes see rise in empty beds
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The vacancies could lead to facilities shutting their doors. But advocates and lawmakers say it’s only the consequences of the industry’s own actions.
Read MoreThe summer of NYC: City poised for 'full reopening’ July 1, mayor says
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“We are ready to bring New York City back fully on July 1.”
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Clerical error delays vote on New York eviction freeze extension
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“We’ve got $2.4 billion coming down the pike.”
Read MoreThe race for Queens Council District 22, the next phase of Astoria's political evolution
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In 2013, an Astoria councilman defended stop and frisk. Now top candidates want to defund the police.
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Advocates and electeds urge NYC to ‘truly’ end solitary confinement
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“The Board of Correction must adopt rules that truly eliminate solitary confinement in a real and meaningful way.”
Read MoreNYC mayoral candidates pledge thousands of new supportive housing units to tackle homelessness
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“We have known for decades that supportive housing works.”
Read MoreNYC expanding violence interrupter model at Woodside and Astoria Houses
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“We’ve been doing the work to the best of our ability without resources.”
Read MoreQueens VA nursing home set to resume in-person visits
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“It makes me feel a million times better.”
Read MoreRockaway Beach will open Memorial Day Weekend
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“This summer, New York City is going to come alive.”
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