Van Bramer blasts newly unveiled Astoria development plan
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“I could not be more opposed to this project.”
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Developers propose new five-block residential district near Astoria's Kaufman Studios
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They hope to begin the land use review process in late 2020.
Read MoreNYC has a new budget. What does it mean for Queens?
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Five Queens councilmembers voted no on the budget.
Read MoreAmid confusion, lawmakers urge Cuomo to halt evictions for COVID-hit tenants
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“We could be facing a massive rental apocalypse by the end of the summer.”
Read MoreLocal leaders push permanent housing for Fresh Meadows hotel residents freed from Rikers
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Councilmembers Barry Grodenchik and Rory Lancman visited the hotel Wednesday.
Read MoreNYC moved 100 people off Rikers and into a Fresh Meadows hotel
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“This and other hotels have provided an invaluable network of stable, reliable lodging for those in need.”
Read MoreDeveloper PAC spends big to boost Donovan Richards’ bid for Queens borough president
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The PAC Jobs for New York was founded by REBNY officials.
Read MoreFoster youth fight for funding to boost mentorship and support program
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“Our coaches and tutors are essential to our survival.”
Read MoreWeprin criticized for ties to Jamaica real estate firm sued by state
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Attorney General Letitia James accused Zara Realty of “an egregious pattern” of tenant harassment and exploitation.
Read MoreTenant lawyers urge state to slow housing court reopening plan
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“The prospect of eviction of thousands of individuals and families, do not represent the ideals of a fair and just court system.”
Read MoreHomeless New Yorkers are far more likely to die of COVID-19, report finds
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“Government responses to the pandemic at every level have been far too slow.”
Read MoreSocial justice leaders urge Albany to pass ‘Good Cause’ eviction bill
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“We must act now to prevent this inequity from compounding once the pandemic subsides.”
Read MoreNYC will send COVID tests, new staff to every nursing home in Queens
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More nursing homes residents have died in Queens than any county in the state.
Read MoreHousing Court conferences resume despite eviction moratorium
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“It’s like an early bird special for landlords.”
Read MoreNYC halts celebrated work program for homeless LGBTQ youth
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“The city is taking away all intentional investments in the economic stability of homeless young adults.”
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