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Astoria

Cuomo signs Queens assemblywoman’s law protecting small businesses from immediate enforcement of new regulations

By Max Parrott

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Politics

This week on the QNS podcast: A recap of the Queens borough president forum, Sunnyside Yards rally against the EDC and more

By Angélica Acevedo

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Politics

Congress on its way to approving paid parental leave for federal workers: Schumer

By Robert Pozarycki

Mayor will visit the home of a Queens resident affected by this weekends sewage blockage

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Southeast Queens electeds will host community conversation Sunday on sewage flooding in South Ozone Park

By Bill Parry

Flushing

Flushing senior center receives prestigious award for efforts in emergency preparedness

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Queens senator discusses legislative priorities on healthcare for all and MTA transparency at town hall

By Max Parrott

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Politics

New York State Attorney General files lawsuit against NYCHA for alleged lack of heat and hot water

By Gabe Herman

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Business

Mayor De Blasio inks bill expanding prevailing wages in New York City

By Todd Maisel

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EXCLUSIVE: Driving force behind Girl Scout Troop 6000 announces her run for Van Bramer’s City Council seat

By Bill Parry

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Ridgewood

Ridgewood councilman demands the city conduct racial impact study before any rezoning

By Max Parrott

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Flushing

Queens congresswoman introduces legislation to improve requirements for consumer product recalls

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Bayside

Muslims for Progress endorses left-wing insurgent for northeast Queens, Long Island Congressional seat

By Max Parrott

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Kids & Education

Lawmakers & advocates agree to press Cuomo to close education funding gap

By Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech

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Politics

De Blasio denounces suit from New Jersey over homeless relocations

By Mark Hallum

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Astoria

City begins public review process to make Rikers Island a public space after prison complex is closed

By Bill Parry

Astoria

Astoria councilman rallies on Cyber Monday to argue that pre-set fine program for delivery trucks makes streets unsafe

By Max Parrott

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Queens lawmaker’s bills regarding health signed into law

By Bill Parry

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Astoria

Queens DSA branch only recommends one candidate for endorsement in 2020 elections

By Max Parrott

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Dining & Nightlife

Mayor De Blasio signs bill banning the sale of foie gras in New York City

By Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech

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Cambria Heights

Construction of hundreds of curbside rain gardens underway in Queens Village and Cambria Heights

By Bill Parry

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Flushing

Queens assemblyman teams up to donate 325 turkeys to Flushing residents in time for Thanksgiving

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Health

Flavored e-cigarettes now banned in New York City

By Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech

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Queens borough president candidates promise to increase community board diversity

By Max Parrott

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Long Island City

Van Bramer announces $1.3 million renovation at Sixteen Oaks Grove Park in Long Island City

By Bill Parry

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