Park Service and human rights group tackle Queens anti-Semitism
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The groups gathered at the Silver Gull Beach Club, where hateful vandals scrawled anti-Semitic messages and racial slurs nearly three months ago.
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Weed arrest disparities persist across Queens police precincts
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Though the NYPD does not report racial or ethnic arrest data by precinct, there are persistent disparities in arrest totals across the borough’s 16 precincts.
Read MoreOpponents of sex work decriminalization launch 2020 legislative fight
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“The Equality model decriminalizes people in prostitution while also providing exit strategies and services to those who need it.”
Read MoreRozic bill equips cops with skills to combat hate crimes
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Rozic said the legislation “sends a strong message about hate not having a place in any of our communities.”
Read MoreA criminal justice reform would give thousands a clean slate — if only they would apply
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“Fewer than 1 percent of the expected pool of eligible people have accessed the law.”
Read MoreTwo Queens men sentenced for assaulting Rikers guards
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Two men who began assaulting a group of correction officers are headed to prison.
Read MoreSunnyside man convicted of assault in one-punch death case
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Steven O’Brien pleaded guilty to third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, for punching Danny McGee in the face.
Read More‘Disorderly’ teens cause confusion at Queens Center Mall
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Someone also reportedly started throwing fake money off of a balcony.
Read MorePair of prosecutors blast upcoming bail and discovery reforms
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Acting Queens District Attorney John Ryan has been an outspoken opponent of the bail reform measures for months.
Read MoreForest Hill stockbroker convicted for bogus currency trading scheme
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Jason Ari Amada posed as an experienced foreign currency trader and stole more than $489,000 from clients who had invested in his venture.
Read MoreQueens DA-elect Katz names transition team
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Katz, the current Queens Borough President, filled out the team with several defense attorneys, nonprofit leaders and activists.
Read MoreQueensbridge residents develop strategies for making a safer community
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The Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety targets 15 public housing developments citywide in order to promote public safety.
Read MoreLyft driver convicted of sexually assaulting sleeping passenger
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At some point during the ride, the woman fell asleep and did not wake up until she felt the driver sexually assaulting her.
Read MoreTwo years on, state record sealing law has underwhelming impact in NYC
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Advocates blame the results on the law’s limited scope and a lack of awareness of the measure.
Read MoreState attorney general busts JFK pay-to-play scheme
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Former British Airways Executive Steven Clark and former Ground Services International CEO Jeff Kinsella were indicted on felony charges.
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