Youth Court program provides jail-free solutions for Queens teens
/The Youth Court is supervised by an adult staff member, but the final decision on sanctions rests on the shoulders of a group of 14-18-year-olds.
Read MoreThe Youth Court is supervised by an adult staff member, but the final decision on sanctions rests on the shoulders of a group of 14-18-year-olds.
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Read MoreJewish leaders are inviting residents of all backgrounds to join them this week as they march across the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Read MoreSeveral Queens neighborhoods that the DOT has identified as “priority districts,” including Corona, East Elmhurst and Jackson Heights, will receive protected bike lanes.
Read MoreCouncilmembers Rory Lancman, Robert Holden and Karen Koslowitz were among the six city lawmakers who voted against the legislation.
Read MoreLawmakers hailed the bill as a win for victims of abuse.
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