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Glendale

Queens crackdown continues: CM Joann Ariola advances efforts to shut down illegal smoke shops

By Anthony Medina

MTA chair speaking on congestion pricing improvements

AMNY

Congestion pricing: MTA left in the lurch after Hochul scraps toll plan, Albany fails on funding bill

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Politics

‘Why people don’t trust politicians,’ Queens pols react to Hochul’s congestion pricing snafu

By Iryna Shkurhan

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PoliticsNY

Op-Ed | On housing, Yi Andy Chen is all for luxury developments, not for protecting our middle class

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Lindenwood

Senator Addabbo pushes for mandatory airway-clearing devices for choking emergencies in New York schools

By Anthony Medina

Fair Fares

AMNY

City Council seeks expansion of Fair Fares transit discount to 650,000 more New Yorkers: report

Mayor Adams announces new public restrooms to be built

AMNY

When you gotta go: NYC to get 46 new public restrooms over next 5 years

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Politics

Queens real estate brokers voice opposition on broker fee legislation, cite risks of higher rents and scarce housing

By Ethan Marshall

Israel woman and flag marching at Salute to Israel Parade

AMNY

Bittersweet Salute to Israel Parade focuses on four words: Bring the hostages home

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Jamaica

‘Significant mismanagement’ of anti-mail theft initiatives outlined in new federal audit

By Iryna Shkurhan

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AMNY

‘I like his style’: Mayor Adams defends NYPD chief of patrol amid social media controversy

AMNY

State court revives suit to overturn Local Law 97 on appeal, potentially imperiling landmark climate law

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Elmhurst

Queens Council Member proposes a new bill to have NYC DOT and Parks team-up for tree care

By Anthony Medina

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AMNY

Pair of Council Committees approve tweaks to ‘City of Yes’ zoning changes for businesses

Astoria Post

Queens lawmakers rally for legislation to improve representation of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities

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Richmond Hill Schools and NYPD Precincts secure major funding in Council Member Schulman’s Participatory Budgeting

By Anthony Medina

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Long Island City

Candidate Profile| Cassandra A. Johnson for Queens Surrogate’s Court Judge: The community’s vote matters!

By Athena Dawson

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People

Candidate Profile | Judge Wendy Li’s goal as surrogate judge? A more accessible court for the most vulnerable

By Iryna Shkurhan

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Queens elected officials secure $70 million from New York State Budget for school safety equipment in religious and independent schools

By Anthony Medina

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AMNY

Candid cameras: NYC retail shops can start sharing security footage directly with NYPD under pilot

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AMNY

Why City Council members want to put a social worker in every NYPD precinct

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams rallies with her colleagues, advocates and hundreds of seniors outside City Hall to call for the restoration of funding for older adult centers and meal programs. Thursday, May 16, 2024.

AMNY

‘We won’t allow that’: City Hall rallygoers demand Mayor Adams roll back cuts to senior centers, meal programs

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Politics

Rep. Meng moves to ban civilian use of body armor on the anniversary of Buffalo mass shooting

By Iryna Shkurhan

Adams, Banks

AMNY

City Council calls on Mayor Adams to restore pre-K, 3-K budget cuts

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