Top officials at the Department of Correction said Friday that the mayor’s office has yet to speak with them about the potential return of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers to Rikers Island, despite Mayor Eric Adams announcing the change weeks ago.
Read MoreThe massive migrant shelter on the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center campus in Eastern Queens will close in the coming weeks, state officials announced last week.
Read MoreImmigration advocacy groups and officials in the city and in Queens are on edge this week as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids have made their way to the five boroughs.
Read MoreWith Donald Trump vowing mass deportations and Mayor Eric Adams meeting with the president-elect’s new “border czar,” Queens is poised to be the center of a fight over immigration.
Read More“The releasing of immigrants, halting of ICE enforcement, and closing of all immigration courts is a matter of urgent public safety.”
Read MoreThe alleged rape and murder of 92-year-old Maria Fuertes reached the highest stage in the country Tuesday night.
Read MoreReeaz Khan allegedly attacked the victim, Maria Fuertes, near her home in Richmond Hill.
Read MoreHer neighbors made clear that the woman’s death should not be used as a tool by ICE to promote anti-immigrant policies.
Read MoreAt least seven people were arrested inside courthouses, including one in Queens Criminal Court, in 2019.
Read MoreThe platform explicitly supports 10 bills that will be under consideration in the upcoming legislative session.
Read MoreThe vehicle was spotted on Forest Avenue on Wednesday morning.
Read MoreThe Legal Aid Society urged Katz to stick to her campaign promises and abolish cash bail, establish a conviction review unit and not prosecute low-level crimes.
Read More“This is just another part of the Trumps’ broader family separation agenda. And frankly, this agenda to make this country as white as possible.”
Read MoreJames slapped the administration with a lawsuit against the so-called “public charge” rule Tuesday, beginning a new chapter in James’ battle against the president's policies.
Read MoreA group of students and faculty took a trip to Dilley, Texas in order to support the efforts of detained, asylum-seeking immigrant families.
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