Clean Slate Act takes effect
/
Millions of New Yorkers will soon see their criminal convictions automatically sealed after a bill known as the Clean Slate Act took effect over the weekend.
Read More
Queens pols call for closure of smoke shop as new law takes effect
/
As the city gets the ability to shutter illegal cannabis shops across the five boroughs, Western Queens electeds targeted a single one in Jackson Heights this week.
Read MoreQueens pols call on gov to back Right to Shelter rules
/
As New York City and the Adams Administration – with support from Governor Kathy Hochul – fight the city’s Right to Shelter rules in court, a host of local electeds including, several from Queens, penned a letter to Hochul this week calling on her to keep the mandate in place.
Read MoreElmhurst Hospital gets $3 million boost from QBP
/
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced on Monday that his office would be sending $3 million in funding to New York City Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst.
Clean Slate clears legislature
/
The state legislature passed a major piece of criminal justice reform legislation that would allow tens of thousands of formerly convicted New Yorkers to clear their name and get a fresh start, if signed into law by the governor.
Read MoreClean Slate Act inches closer to approval with vote in Senate committee
/
“We need to give everyone the tools they need to succeed, and that starts with breaking down barriers to reentry.”
Read MoreCatalina Cruz endorses Brian Benjamin for comptroller
/
“He understands districts like mine here in Queens, meaning he will prioritize minorities and communities of color.”
Read MoreQueens lawmaker, advocates back bill to automatically expunge criminal records
/
“Because of racism and policing and prosecution, this system of perpetual punishment disproportionately harms Black and Brown communities.”
Read MoreQueens borough president will host two job fairs in April
/
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will host two virtual Queens job fairs
Read More
Queens lawmakers urge NY to boost funding for farm-to-city food program
/
Nourish New York has enabled 4,000 farms to deliver more than 17 million pounds of food to people in need.
Read More
Progressive NY lawmakers prioritize parole reform, legal weed and end to solitary in 'Justice Roadmap'
/
“New York State has failed to provide our communities with affordable housing, quality healthcare, and robust educational and economic opportunities.”
Read MoreFederal judge from Bayside orders government to reinstate DACA protections
/
“He’s a principled guy from Queens.”
Read MoreNYC finally sets up COVID test site in Jackson Heights — for one day only
/
The mobile clinic was supposed to operate from Monday to Friday.
Read More
