Advocates sue MTA to reverse rules targeting homeless
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“Criminalizing poor people or blocking their access to public facilities is plainly discriminatory.”
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NY expands deed theft prevention program in Southeast Queens
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“Deed theft is a crime that threatens to rip away homeownership and perpetuates a terrible cycle of displacement.”
Read MoreNYC Council passes bill to block Hiram Monserrate from office
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“You don't get a second chance to betray New Yorkers.”
Read MoreNYC Council votes to ban jails from Rikers Island in step toward renewable energy hub
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“The 413 acres of Rikers Island have, for far too long, embodied an unjust and racist criminal justice system.”
Read MoreAuthorities seize 1.7 million phony N95 masks from Queens counterfeiters
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A crew of counterfeiters attempted to sell nearly 2 million phony N-95 masks to hospitals, medical workers and others in need of protection from the coronavirus.
Read MoreMoya re-election bid gets big financial assist from new Queens soccer club
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15% of Moya’s campaign contributions come from people tied to QBFC owners David Villa and Jonathan Krane.
Read MoreNY state set to open mass vaccine site at York College
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The site will open Feb. 24, according to York College.
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Queens journalist kicks off bid for Astoria council seat
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Catherina Gioino’s campaign is focused on “public space for the public good.”
Read MoreQueens judge rips ‘railroading’ claim in Jamaica man’s murder case
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An appellate court ordered a new trial for Prakash Churaman, a Jamaica man charged with murder.
Read MoreQueens public defender group fires two pro-union employees during drive to organize
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Amid an ongoing union election at the Queens indigent defense law firm, two outspoken union supporters were fired without warning.
Read More'They don't care about Queens': Paltry vaccine rollout begins at Citi Field
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“They don’t care about Queens.”
Read MoreRichards backs Brooks-Powers in race for his old seat Council
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The special election in Council District 31 is Feb. 23.
Read MoreNY appellate court hears case of older judges facing termination
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“We are still cautiously optimistic about the appellate division doing the right thing.”
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