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Syrian nationals have one month to extend their temporary protected status: USCIS

Naeisha RoseSeptember 25, 2019

Syrian nationals utilizing the temporary protected status designation have a limited amount of time to re-register to maintain their status through March 31, 20... Read More...

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Queens Lawmakers On The Move Sept. 25, 2019

Queens County PoliticsSeptember 25, 2019

Meeks Gives Update On Trump Immigration Policies U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-Jamaica, Laurelton, Rosedale, Cambria Heights, Saint... Read More...

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City receives overwhelming support for proposed universal retirement savings program

Naeisha RoseSeptember 24, 2019

A universal retirement savings program was one of Mayor Bill de Blasio's first big initiatives on Monday since bringing his attention squarely back on the Big A... Read More...

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Queens Lawmakers On The Move Sept. 24, 2019

Queens County PoliticsSeptember 24, 2019

Jeffries Introduces Anti-Chokehold Legislation U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy, Brownsville, Eas... Read More...

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Schumer wants FDA to close e-cigarette loophole after 8th reported death

Naeisha RoseSeptember 23, 2019

Nationwide citizens have fallen ill or died from e-cigarettes use, according to U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, but despite support from President Donald Trump’s admin... Read More...

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Queens Lawmakers On The Move Sept. 23, 2019

Queens County PoliticsSeptember 23, 2019

Schumer Demands Stronger Regs Against Flavored E-Cigarettes U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) said yesterday that President Donald... Read More...

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Climate change education necessary: Congresswoman Grace Meng

Naeisha RoseSeptember 20, 2019

As millions of youths in 150 countries march in a climate change strike on Friday, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) joined young activists in Capitol Hill to a... Read More...

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Queens Lawmakers On The Move Sept. 20, 2019

Queens County PoliticsSeptember 20, 2019

Koo, Liu Opens Flushing Creek Waterfront Park City Council Member Peter Koo State Sen. John Liu City Council Member Peter Koo (D-Bayside, College Point... Read More...

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Queens public schools are overcrowded and underfunded: Katz

Naeisha RoseSeptember 19, 2019

Queens is the largest borough geographically and is the second most populous borough throughout New York City, but has the most overcrowded schools and the smal... Read More...

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Queens Lawmakers On The Move Sept. 19, 2019

Queens County PoliticsSeptember 19, 2019

Constantinides Announces $4.6 Million Renovation to Gorman Playground City Council Member Costa Constantinides City Council Member Costa Constantinides (D... Read More...

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Weprin hosts seminar with Zero Abuse Project and national speed skater Bridie Farrell to shine light on CVA for survivors

Naeisha RoseSeptember 18, 2019

A few weeks after the Child Victims Act took effect, Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Forest Hills) hosted a seminar in Hillcrest with the national non-profit Zero A... Read More...

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Queens Lawmakers On The Move Sept. 18, 2019

Queens County PoliticsSeptember 18, 2019

Sanders’ New Laws Helps Taxpayers and MWBEs State Sen. James Sanders Jr. State Sen. James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village. Far Rockaway) yesterday announce... Read More...

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