Advocates, DAs urge Albany to repeal loitering law and enable record-clearing for trafficking victims before end of session
/“Both are necessary to protect marginalized populations and reduce harm. I strongly support these two bills”
Read More“Both are necessary to protect marginalized populations and reduce harm. I strongly support these two bills”
Read MoreThree patients died between 2013 and 2016.
Read MoreActivists have hailed the bill, sponsored by Queens Assemblymember Nily Rozic and State Sen. Jessica Ramos, as a breakthrough piece of legislation.
Read More“Every aspect of this case — from the police investigation to jury deliberations — was propelled by a desire to convict at all costs.”
Read MoreA runner spotted what she thought was a baby shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday in a grassy area and called 911.
Read MoreThe New York Police Department says officers responded to a call of a trespasser shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday at the building on 37th Avenue.
Read MoreHe faces up to 25 years in prison.
Read MoreThe suspect was identified through video taken at the incident, police said.
Read MoreAdvocates and attorneys now recognize that traffickers force their immigrant victims to perform various crimes in addition to sex work, such theft and drug offenses.
Read More“We don’t think that someone should have to sit on Rikers because they’re homeless and don’t have somewhere to go … “
Read More“Will our Chief Law Enforcement Officer continue to tolerate the totally lawless environment that is Rikers Island … ?”
Read MoreThe 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 MoreThe forum will take place at St. John’s University’ Little Theater on Thursday, June 13 at 6 p.m.
Read More“For generations, Rikers Island has been a place of despair for many New Yorkers caught up in a fractured criminal justice system.”
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