City’s DNA database swells as cops log New Yorkers’ genetic material
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The 82,473-sample database maintained by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner increased by nearly 19,000 entries since July 2017.
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Ridgewood has Queens’ priciest homes, based on median sale prices
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Besides Ridgewood jumping ahead of LIC in the rankings, home sales in Queens neighborhoods made all sorts of moves between 2015 and 2019.
Read MoreHon. Lebowitz reappointed chair of Second Department Judicial Screening Committee by Gov. Cuomo
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Retire Justice Jeffrey Lebowitz was reappointed chairperson of the Second Department Judicial Screening Committee. Eagle file photo by Andy Katz.
By David Brand
Retired Justice Jeffrey Lebowitz was reappointed chair of the Second Department Judicial Screening Committee by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Aug. 12.
Lebowitz was a judge for 20 years and now serves as special counsel to Jaspan Schlesinger LLP in the firm’s Matrimonial and Family Law, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Groups.
He previously presided in the Queens Supreme Court Matrimonial Part for six years before taking over the first Criminal/Civil hybrid court in New York City history.
As a member of the screening committee, Lebowitz will assist with evaluating the qualifications of candidates for appointments or designations to judicial office across New York.
The responsibilities include the certification of judges who reach age 70 and wish to extend their time in office, interim appointments to vacate judicial offices and appointments to the Appellate Division. The role also entails a position on the statewide panel that recommends appointments to the Court of Claims.
MTA will deploy cops and state officials in vague plan to address subway homelessness
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“We will be helping people seek shelter,” an official told the Eagle on background, but that official conceded that they were not entirely sure what the effort would entail.
Read MoreSex abuse survivor, molested in kindergarten, sues Queens church and priests
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“It’s a way to take back the power he lost along the way.”
Read MoreCorona block party celebrates Satchmo and Queens’ jazz history
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An annual block party hosted by the Louis Armstrong House Museum will introduce visitors to the “wonderful world” of Corona.
Read MoreThree women injured when their car strikes telephone pole in Middle Village
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A number of vehicle collisions have occurred along 73rd Place since the start of this year, NYPD data shows.
Read MoreQueens residents swipe it forward to help commuters in a pinch
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Anyone who routinely rides the rails has seen someone standing just outside the turnstiles, asking for a swipe as commuters exit.
Read MoreThe Q60 is a plodding tour of NYC’s trillest nabes
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The Q60 is slow, but at least it takes you through some cool sites and communities.
Read MoreOPINION: Not all Queens MTA stations are equal
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“As it stands, commuter rail has established a two-tiered transit system that cuts through our city, systematically pricing out New York City residents.”
Read MoreKnow Your Rights workshop opens doors for Spanish speakers in LIC
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The event will educate participants in encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
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Trump wants to defang the Endangered Species Act. These Queens critters could suffer.
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Learn more about the endangered or threatened species that call Queens home.
Read MoreCalling all Queens artists: Do you want $10k?
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The Queens Council on the Arts is calling on Queens-based choreographers, playwrights and composers to apply to its Artist Commissioning Program.
Read MoreCoalition for the Homeless asks for school supplies for kids in need
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The items will be distributed to homeless children throughout New York City.
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