Trial begins for man accused of shooting police officer in Queens
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The courtroom was packed on Tuesday for the start of the trial of Guy Rivera, who is accused of shooting and killing a police officer in Queens in 2024.
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Attys question validity of stop that led to killing of cop in Queens
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Attorneys from the Legal Aid Society argued in court Wednesday that police officers weren’t justified when they made the stop that ultimately led to the shooting death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in Queens last year.
Read MoreCop shot in Whitestone by friendly fire amid attempted car jacking
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An NYPD narcotics detective was shot by other cops during a wild carjacking attempt on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens Friday morning.
Read MoreState supportive of Rockaway trauma hospital, officials say
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The state recently told the city they’d back its plan to create a hospital capable of treating some of the most severe traumatic injuries on the Rockaway peninsula, where patients are often stranded without access to immediate care.
Read MoreNYPD fatally shoots man on Roosevelt Avenue
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Officers from the NYPD shot and killed a man on Roosevelt Avenue over the weekend, marking the second time police have fatally shot a person in Queens in a month.
Read MoreCouncil calls on mayor to reverse cuts to recidivism-reducing programs
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The City Council on Monday demanded the city’s upcoming budget include nearly $60 million in efforts aimed at providing programming and other services to New Yorkers in an effort to reduce recidivism.
Read MoreQueens grapples with NYPD killing of 19-year-old
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In the wake of the police killing of an Ozone Park teen last week, communities in Queens are grappling with the 19 year old’s death and again asking questions about how the city should respond to its mental health crisis.
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