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After skipping out on weekly inspections intended to identify loose infrastructure, many of the workers allegedly falsified reports, indicating they had done the inspections.
Office of Congressman Gregory Meeks Rep. Gregory Meeks started off the year with a new role on the world stage. Just weeks before 2020 ended, he was elected to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee – the first Black man ever to hold the position. Since then, Meeks has opposed a constitutional referendum in Haiti, passed a resolution condemning China’s actions in Hong Kong and proposed strengthening economic ties between Africa and the U.S., all while managing local politics back in the world’s borough in his continued role as chair of the Queens County Democratic Party. 4. Alexandri...
By Anna Gallegos May 19, 2021 Oklahoma City shut down an upcoming outdoor EDM concert over concern for a nearby mental health hospital. Subtronics was scheduled to perform on May 28 at the Redlands Music Park at NW 122nd Street. The show was canceled after the city refused to issue the needed noise permits to hold the show. The neighboring Oakwood Springs hospital has an in-patient treatment program for people with PTSD, anxiety, substance abuse, and other mental health disorders. CEO Jayne Van Bramer worried that the loud music and certain lyrics could re-traumatize the patients. “So ...
A behavioral hospital in Oklahoma City says an outdoor concert planned nearby could potentially disturb some patients dealing with trauma and PTSD.
By Bobby Cuza Queens SHARE Less than a year after losing a special election for Queens borough president, Elizabeth Crowley is getting a second bite of the apple, seeking to knock off current office holder Donovan Richards. Her intentions have been clear for weeks, but on Wednesday, she proclaimed them publicly at a campaign kickoff event in Flushing. "I am proud to stand with you today,” she said before a small crowd of supporters, “and announce my candidacy for Queens borough president." W...