Category Archives: Queens

Immigrants protest “Slave Wages” in Maspeth

Recently, a group of immigrant factory workers protested outside of two local factories and a supermarket in Maspeth accused of paying “slave wages”. The protesters, accompanied by the activist group Make the Roads By Walking and several unions, hoped to … Continue reading

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Grades or Safety: What should a High School Student be concerned with?

Students have always had to worry about grades, and more recently their safety at school. Jamaica and Campus Magnet High Schools were recently added to the Mayor´s list of dangerous schools. According to this list, there has been an increase … Continue reading

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Overdevelopment Fears in Springfield Gardens

Saturday, to some community members is a day of rest. The residents of Springfield Gardens are far beyond rest because of overdevelopment in their neighborhood. Residents rallied in the blistering cold on Saturday to protest the manifestation of overdevelopment. Contractors are … Continue reading

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Recent Anniversary Spurs Memories

On February 9th, the 19th anniversary of the death of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, thousands of Hasidic Jewish women flocked to her gravesite. She is buried alongside her husband, Chasidic leader Menachem Mendel Schneerson at Montefiore Cemetery, a Jewish cemetery … Continue reading

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‘Jamaica Plan’ Can you guarantee to keep my life in Jamaica?

It’s massive in size, it’s complex and it’s scary. So,we residents, within the boundaries of the “Jamaica Plan”, voice our concerns. The Department of City Planning has proposed the Jamaica Plan rezoning which covers 368 blocks and is aimed at … Continue reading

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