Jury finds Chanel Lewis guilty of killing Karina Vetrano
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A Queens jury found Lewis guilty of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse.
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State budget includes ‘One Day’ law provision for immigrant offenders
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The act will amend New York Penal Law to shorten the maximum jail sentences for certain class A misdemeanors to avoid triggering deportation proceedings.
Read MoreThe vibrant Phagwah Parade infuses Richmond Hill with color
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A light rain fell on the 21 floats that drove along the route, but that didn’t stop parade-goers from livening up the atmosphere with gallons of bright powdered paint.
Read MoreSex workers condemn massage parlor raids amid proposed crackdown in Flushing
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“NYPD out of massage parlors!” they chanted, in English and Mandarin.
Read MoreOp-ed: Before you can help small businesses, you have to save them first
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“For our nightlife business owners, there are serious, unintended consequences to having no rights when leases expire.”
Read MorePreventive health program satisfies the diverse tastes of Jackson Heights
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“With healthy food, you can make a lot of progress with chronic diseases.”
Read MoreVolunteer-powered Astoria Park Alliance brings conservation to Western Queens
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An entirely volunteer-based nonprofit group advocates for the conservation and sustainability of Astoria Park, a nearly 60-acre park located along the East River.
Read MoreWhere do seniors turn when they need a roommate?
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She had retired, and didn’t want to sacrifice the things that she loved — going on vacation, shopping, going out and having fun — to pay her rent.
Read MoreHow Will District 19 Spend $1 Million?
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A new gymnasium or a portable STEM lab? Why not both?
Read MoreFor 28 Years, the Courthouse Has Been ‘Just Peachy’ For Chief Clerk Kersh
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“When you start working in the court system and you realize all the information that is available to you, you realize how important it is to protect that information.”
Read MoreUnderstanding Pragmatic Changes in the New Statement of Client’s Rights
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The Statement of Client’s Rights, as its name suggests, provides a prospective client with their rights and obligations in the attorney-client relationship.
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One Queens State Senator Hesitates On Bail Reform Bill
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“Bail reform is still being negotiated, so with no definitive language, I cannot support or reject it yet.”
Read MoreJames Joins 19 Other AGs In Challenging ‘Public Charge’ Rule Change
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The proposed rule change would define anyone who receives benefits — even if they are not dependent on them — as a “public charge.”
Read MoreHow Would You Spend One Million Dollars?
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The ballot allows District 22 residents ages 14 and over to choose from 13 options for how best to spend the $1 million set aside for capital projects in their area.
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