Councilmembers demand DA drop charges against Queens man shot by police during mental health crisis

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Councilmembers demand DA drop charges against Queens man shot by police during mental health crisis

Over a dozen city councilmembers this week called on Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz to drop the felony charges her office has brought against Jabez Chakraborty, the 22-year-old who was shot by police in his family’s home while experiencing a mental health crisis in January.

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Ahead of Census, Queens nonprofits hit the streets to fight fear and confusion

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Ahead of Census, Queens nonprofits hit the streets to fight fear and confusion

Community and advocacy will attempt to bridge the digital divide and combat language barriers to reach historically undercounted groups.

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‘Expedited removal’ policy could affect Queens residents

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‘Expedited removal’ policy could affect Queens residents

Queens has the largest undocumented population of any borough in the city: around 184,000 people.

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