Queens Rallies Against Hate at Borough Hall

Queens Rallies Against Hate at Borough Hall

A diverse collection of Queens community and faith leaders joined Borough President Melinda Katz and a handful of elected officials Monday night to condemn a recent string of hate crimes, including the murder of 11 Jewish worshippers inside a Pittsburgh synagogue.

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Legal Aid, Katz Renew Push For Conviction Sealing

Legal Aid, Katz Renew Push For Conviction Sealing

“Know Your Rights Week: Closing Cases, Opening Doors” public workshops will take place in various parts of the borough from Oct. 24 to 26. The workshops enable attendees to meet with lawyers to confidentially discuss how to apply to seal their non-violent criminal conviction records and clean up their rap sheet.

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