Leader in re-entry services talks Layleen Polanco, closing Rosie’s and city jails plan
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“We don’t think that someone should have to sit on Rikers because they’re homeless and don’t have somewhere to go … “
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OPINION: The real test for our new district attorney
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“Will our Chief Law Enforcement Officer continue to tolerate the totally lawless environment that is Rikers Island … ?”
Read MoreDecision pending on prosecutors’ request to disqualify defense in NYPD murder case
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The Queens District Attorney’s Office argued in April that disqualifying the Legal Aid Society defense team is in the best interest of defendant Christopher Ransom.
Read MoreJustice Eng and Seymour James highlight Eagle’s Queens DA forum
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The forum will take place at St. John’s University’ Little Theater on Thursday, June 13 at 6 p.m.
Read MoreCouncilmembers introduce ‘renewable Rikers’ bills
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“For generations, Rikers Island has been a place of despair for many New Yorkers caught up in a fractured criminal justice system.”
Read MoreAdvocates submit 26K petitions demanding ‘justice for Chanel’
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“I’m not a politician … I’m just a woman of color and native New Yorker who heard about Chanel Lewis’ case and became very alarmed.”
Read MoreHundreds rally for Layleen Polanco at Manhattan Criminal Courthouse
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“They treated my sister like she was nothing because of how she decided to be happy,.”
Read MoreWoodhaven man convicted for stashing porn videos of kids as young as 6
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Acting Queens District Attorney John Ryan described the content as “vile” in a statement.
Read MoreOATH ‘pop-up court’ allows Flushing residents to fight summonses close to home
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This will be the third pop-up court OATH has held in Queens, and the second this month after a successful initiative at Councilmember Robert Holden’s office.
Read MoreLawmakers introduce bill to decriminalize sex work
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“We want sex workers to be able to stand up for themselves and to stand up for each other.”
Read MoreUncle reportedly stabs nephew to death in Rochdale apartment
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Cops charged Eric Coleman with manslaughter for allegedly stabbing his nephew, Terrall, multiple times in the head and torso.
Read MoreAfter years in prison, Shawn Williams vowed never to return. Last week he nearly did.
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“I was conditioned early on to accept jail.”
Read MoreA serial bank robber is targeting Chase Bank locations across the city
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Yesterday, the unidentified suspect allegedly stole $2,000 from a Chase Bank at 104-17 Queens Boulevard.
Read MoreTiffany Cabán kicks DA campaign into overdrive with day of endorsements and rallies
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The DA hopeful, who has already racked up endorsements from U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and State Sen. Jessica Ramos, added several more this week.
Read MoreLatin King member gets decade in prison for brutal Jackson Heights beating
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The victim was left in the street bleeding from 11 stab wounds.
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