Queens lawmakers call for remote legislative session
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“Nothing about this situation is ideal, but democracy does not pause. It adapts.”
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Flushing nonprofit teams up with local eateries to feed first responders
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"Flushing is a microcosm of New York City and its spirit.”
Read MoreQueens Assembly candidates urge lawmakers to demand speedy jail release
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“None have publicly called on the three people with the power to enact the needed policy changes.”
Read MoreDSA challengers push state legislature on criminal justice reform
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The “Agenda for Decarceration” includes bills to eliminate cash bail entirely, permit safe injection sites and decriminalize sex work.
Read MoreSix-term incumbent Assemblyman DenDekker faces first primary challengers
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“The world has changed and we need people up in Albany who will actually fight for these things.”
Read MoreHevesi Renews Push for Home Stability Support in Letter to Cuomo
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“I implore you to work with your partners in the legislature to stop the growth of this crisis.”
Read MoreJudge's Record-Sealing Denial Highlights 'Shortcomings' of Second-Chance Law
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The conviction-sealing law fails “to explicitly address criminal records of younger offenders, even though it was enacted as part of the Raise the Age legislation.”
Read MoreLatino Lawyers President Picks Up New Endorsements in Assembly Race
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State Sen. Michael Gianaris and State Assembly Member Aravella Simotas both threw their support behind Cruz at a press conference in Jackson Heights. Last month, Cruz defeated incumbent Ari Espinal in the Democratic primary.
Read MoreStringer Backs Latino Lawyers President in Quest for Assembly
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New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer visited Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights Monday to announce his endorsement of Catalina Cruz in the race for the District 39 Assembly seat.
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