More than 75 new Queens community board members sworn in
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The appointees also participated in an orientation about board rules and members’ responsibilities, according to Borough President Melinda Katz’s office.
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Skunk for sale — Queens’ lone taxidermy shop is alive and well
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“I call it my museum without glass. You can touch everything.”
Read MoreOPINION: ‘Good Cause Eviction' bill would save families from homeless nightmare
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“We should put people before profits, and treat housing as a human right, not a commodity.”
Read MoreGridiron star keeps focus on Queens DA race
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Star NFL defensive back Devin McCourty said he plans to remain engaged with the race to replace Richard Brown, who died Friday.
Read MoreLocal leaders mourn passing of DA Brown
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“It takes a person of uncommon character to serve others with the vigilance and dedication Queens District Attorney Richard Brown did.”
Read MoreBoard of Elections unveils Queens’ 7 early voting locations
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Overall, New York City will host 38 early voting sites.
Read MoreRape and sex crimes continue to rise in Queens
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The NYPD said that April 2019 had a record-low number of reported murders, robberies and burglaries for the month of April, however.
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Opinion: the Queens DA’s office needs a stronger Elder Abuse Prevention Unit
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“Elder crime has been treated as a stepchild to the domestic violence and child abuse units, by the Queens District Attorney’s office.”
Read MoreIn the wake of anti-Semitic violence, New Yorkers remember the Holocaust
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“The Holocaust reminds us of the worst that can happen when people turn their backs to hatred, racism and oppression, instead of confronting them head on.”
Read MoreNFL star tackles justice reform at Queens DA forum
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All seven Democratic candidates for Queens District Attorney will address prosecutorial policies and criminal justice reform.
Read MoreWoodhaven resident strikes woman with box truck
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Youfeng Xu was crossing the street around 11 a.m. when 67-year-old Xiang Chen, of Woodhaven, made a left turn and mowed her over.
Read MoreThe Twin settles in: famous ‘gypsy’ brewer Evil Twin opens Ridgewood brewery
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It is expected to be completed and open in July.
Read MoreIn Queens DA race, a spectrum of perspectives on city jails plan
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Each candidate agrees that the Rikers Island jails, as currently constructed, are outdated and dangerous and need to be close. They differ on what to do next.
Read MoreReport to the People of Queens: the history of domestic violence prosecutions in Queens, part one
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“Over the last 20 years, since the creation of the DV Unit, Queens County has consistently had the lowest DV case dismissal rate in the city.”
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