Advocates Call on City to Landmark Elmhurst African Burial Ground
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Advocates in Elmhurst are calling on New York City to landmark the neighborhood's 300-year-old African Burial Ground.
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Katz Organizes Town Hall To Address 2020 Census Fears
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As the melting pot of the world, Queens has a lot at stake in the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census — especially when it comes to a citizenship question proposed by the Trump administration.
Read MoreJurors Stone-faced As Vetrano Trial Prosecutor Builds Case Against Chanel Lewis
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Brad Leventhal built a dramatic and comprehensive case for Lewis’ guilt in the murder of the rape and murder of Karina Vetrano.
Read MoreRace to Rikers: Bros Busted For Boosting Bikes, Hocking Heroin
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They face up to 24 years in prison if convicted.
Read MoreMiddle Village’s Knockoff Nike Dealer Gets 30 Months in Prison
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A Middle Village man was sentenced to 30 months in prison on Friday after he was busted attempting to smuggle knockoff apparel from China into the United States.
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Queens Rallies Against Hate at Borough Hall
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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.
Read MoreWith Jury Set, Families Brace For Start Of Trial
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Eight women and four men from across Queens County are expected to listen to opening statements on Monday for the murder case that rocked Howard Beach over two years ago.
Read MoreCity Must Seek Feedback on Family Justice Centers From DV Survivors
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New York City spends millions every year on programs and resources to combat domestic violence and support victims and families. But what do survivors who receive this assistance, mostly women, think of the services we provide them? Are they worthwhile and helpful or are there ways they could be improved?
Read MoreTransit Advocates To Queens Commuters: We Need Congestion Pricing To Fund Subway
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A coalition made up of members of the Transportation Alternatives, Riders Alliance and other transit advocacy groups will take to the streets of Brooklyn and Queens today as part of citywide day of action aimed at funding a more reliable subway system.
Read MoreElmhurst’s Eric Holder One of Several Democrats Targeted by Bomber
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Former United States Attorney General Eric Holder, an Elmhurst native, was one of several prominent Democrats who were sent explosive devices by an unknown terrorist bomber Wednesday.
Read MoreFirst Woman Of Color Plans Queens DA Bid, Sources Say
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Mina Malik, a former assistant district attorney in Queens, will likely announce her candidacy, the sources familiar with Malik said.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Congressional Candidates Silent on Alzheimer's
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“As a constituent of the 14th Congressional District, I have listened to candidates Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Anthony Pappas but have not heard them say how they will combat Alzheimer’s and support families that are impacted by dementia.”
Read MoreDA Brown, President Katz Offer Hundreds of Low-Level Offenders A Clean Slate
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More than 400 people made the trip to Universal Church on Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside on Saturday in order to attend the Second Chance Summons Warrant Forgiveness Event, where over 350 participants were able to get their low-level summonses cleared without fear of arrest, according to Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown.
Read MoreElected Officials Team Up To Give Offenders A Second Chance
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Queens County District Attorney Richard A. Brown, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and other organizations are hoping to clear the warrants for dozens of residents on Saturday.
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