Rent strike occurs on May 1 as Queens senator proposes a bill that would suspend rent payments for 90 days
By Anthony Leon At least 40% of New Yorkers were unable to pay their rent last month, and Bhavisha Perry was one of them. A […]
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New York State builds a temporary field hospital at Aqueduct Racetrack to help with COVID-19 efforts
By Anthony Leon A resolution to build a temporary field hospital at the Aqueduct Racetrack in Jamaica, Queens, dedicated to treat people infected with COVID-19, […]
The Diocese of Brooklyn closes all its churches to prevent spread of coronavirus
By Anthony Leon Queens, NY—After the Diocese of Brooklyn found out on March 20 that two priests had tested positive for the coronavirus, all Catholic […]
Lady Brewsters introduce Lunar Ascent beer during International Women’s Month
By Sara Ruberg and Anthony Leon Michelle Demetillo brewed up an idea last year to celebrate women—with beer. Demetillo, who works for North Fork Brewing […]
Suffolk County legislators propose a bill that bans smoking in multi-family complexes
By: Anthony Leon and Quari Alleyne A bill which would ban smoking in multi-family complexes, and a second, similar one, which would ban smoking within […]
Public hearing underway to update Oakdale residents on sewer project
By Anthony Leon, Ryan Ferguson and Matthew Rainis A public hearing is scheduled for March 9 to update Oakdale residents on a sewer project designed […]
Southampton High School joins national lawsuit against vaping company Juul
By Joe McQueen and Anthony Leon Southampton High School filed a lawsuit against vaping giant Juul on February 7 in the multidistrict litigation court in […]