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Protesters march at St. John's University after the university announced it would no longer recognize two faculty unions. Photo via SJU-AAUP.

News

St. John’s faculty, students rally after university ends union recognition

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Anti-casino picketers confront NYS Gaming Commission at St. John’s as supporters defend proposal

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Politics

Anti-casino rally in Flushing draws hundreds in protest of casino developer, Gov. Hochul and Sen. Liu

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Politics

Photos: Forest Hills Indivisible and Visibility Brigade hold Halloween-themed protest against President Trump’s policies

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Speakers at Sunday's town hall criticized State Sen. John Liu for introducing parkland alienation legislation necessary for the progress of Metropolitan Park. Photo courtesy of Flushing Workers Center.

Politics

Over 200 attend ‘anti-casino’ town hall in Flushing, criticize Sen. Liu over support of Metropolitan Park

By Shane O’Brien

Protester against Trump stands outside US Open final during president's appearance.

AMNY

Protesters outside US Open demand fans jeer Trump during president’s visit to men’s final

Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar speaks at Saturday's rally outside 56-21 Clover Pl. Also pictured: Assembly Member Maritza Dávila. Phot: Ramy Mahmoud.

Politics

Elected officials and tenants protest against alleged ‘displacement tactics’ at Glendale’s Clover Place

By Shane O’Brien

Chaos and confrontation erupted on July 21 outside the Astoria office of Assemblymember and mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, where dueling protests exposed deep political and cultural divides in one of New York City’s most contentious election cycles.

Politics

Dueling protests clash outside Zohran Mamdani’s Astoria office

By Robert Pearl

Lawyers at Foley Square for Law Day Rally against Trump.

AMNY

Hundreds of lawyers converge on Foley Square in ‘break-the-glass’ moment for the rule of law in second Trump era

From left to right: Rosa Sanchez, Hiram Monserrate, Ramon Ramirez and Marty Dolan at Friday's protest. Photo: Shane O'Brien

News

Community members and activists rally to demand closure of alleged brothel in Corona

By Shane O’Brien

Sunnyside tenants rally against Bronstein Properties, citing building violations, retaliation and unsafe conditions

Long Island City

Dozens gather for community sleepout against One LIC neighborhood plan

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Corona

Street vendors gather in Corona to protest alleged harassment by NYPD

Community groups to host potluck, sleepout in Long Island City to protest One LIC neighborhood plan

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News

Protesters gather at Citi Field for rally against use of facial recognition technology at the stadium

By Shane O’Brien

Rideshare drivers hold rally in Long Island City, protest Uber’s lockout tactics

Congestion pricing protest in Brooklyn

AMNY

Brooklyn protesters fume over congestion pricing delay: ‘Kathy Hochul has betrayed us’

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More than 1,000 protesters gather in western Queens calling for ceasefire in Gaza

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Long Island City

Exhibition highlighting women’s civil rights movement in Iran to take place at Culture Lab LIC

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Parents and community leaders protest alleged bullying incident at Fresh Meadows school

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Politics

Schumer’s rally for Queens City Council candidate called off due to protester’s threat

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

Street demonstration symbolic of growing public pressure on city to close Rikers Island for good

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Gracie Mansion protesters urge de Blasio to act over latest Rikers Island inmate death

By Gabriele Holtermann

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News

Protest group calls for more hospital beds in Queens during Manhattan rally

By QNS News Team

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