Five Queens commitments from de Blasio’s State of the City address
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From reopening communities centers to helping small business owners, Queens played a key role in the mayor’s annual address.
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Residents denounce ‘walking while trans’ ban at Jackson Heights town hall
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“What all of this is about is harm reduction. What we want is to make sure all of our neighbors are safe.”
Read MoreCity seeks design-build team for borough jail project
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Up to three vendors will be short-listed per project after the city evaluates each vendors’ Statement of Qualifications.
Read More‘Reform the reform’ — top Bronx judge calls for changes to state bail law
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“I think that while the goals of the legislature are laudable, the process in developing it was poorly thought out and therefore the product was lacking.”
Read MoreNYC Bar supports repeal of ‘walking while trans’ ban
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NYCBA joins a large coalition of activist organizations, lawmakers, and district attorneys from Brooklyn and Manhattan in supporting a repeal of the law.
Read MoreNYPD blames bail law for crime increase, even as murder and hate crimes plummet
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“One month of data cannot tell us anything meaningful about crime trends.”
Read More‘Queens Week of Service’ begins Monday
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The donation drive was organized by the Queens Borough President’s Office and the 14 community boards.
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Queens lawmaker wants big tech to pony up
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“I fully support tech companies simplifying our lives, and making our world better by using data responsibly, but consumers should get their fair share.”
Read MoreTrump cites Queens murder case in anti-immigrant State of the Union speech
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The alleged rape and murder of 92-year-old Maria Fuertes reached the highest stage in the country Tuesday night.
Read MoreSoccer superstar David Villa commits to Queens, but his new club doesn’t have a stadium yet
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“I feel the passion of Queens for everything, and for soccer.”
Read MoreArraignment Thursday for man charged with killing 92-year-old woman in Richmond Hill
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Reeaz Khan allegedly attacked the victim, Maria Fuertes, near her home in Richmond Hill.
Read MoreQueens borough cabinet looks to halt hate crimes
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The most significant factor in the increase of hate crimes overall was a marked increase in anti-Semitic crimes.
Read MoreNYPD lawsuits filed in Queens cost the city $3.42 million last year
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The largest settlement was for $1,495,000.
Read MoreQueens Public Library celebrates Black History Month at more than 120 events
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Many of the events will honor the fight for freedom, from slavery through the Civil Rights Movement and into today.
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