Attorney claims ‘insanity defense’ in murder trial of Ridgewood artist
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“The violence can’t be explained by any rational process.”
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DSA challengers push state legislature on criminal justice reform
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The “Agenda for Decarceration” includes bills to eliminate cash bail entirely, permit safe injection sites and decriminalize sex work.
Read MoreBody found in building after ‘suspicious’ Queens Village fire
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The fire is being investigated as “suspicious,” the NYPD said.
Read MoreThree years after her death, a Ridgewood writer’s influence grows
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“She was the kind of person you’d think could be invincible.”
Read More'We are not there yet' — Queens DA not ready to end cash bail without stronger pretrial resources
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“Not to have cash bail is really where this state needs to go. We are not there yet.”
Read MoreSilver announces town hall on court system overhaul
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Silver, the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for New York City, announced the town hall meeting on Thursday morning before a packed courtroom.
Read MoreJamaica man sentenced to 2 years in prison for 6,000 child porn images
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The defendant also pleaded guilty to having sex with a dog.
Read MoreQueens anti-violence leaders kick off city’s annual Peace Week
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The event highlighted the work of community organizations including Life Camp and 696 Build who diffuse disputes in New York City neighborhoods.
Read MoreBomb squad investigates hand grenade in car of Springfield Gardens suspect
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The NYPD bomb unit determined that the location was safe after an investigation.
Read MoreFirst black woman borough commander returns to NYPD
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The 55-year-old NYPD leader previously retired as head of Patrol Borough Queens North in Dec. 2018.
Read MoreActivists renew push to keep ICE out of courthouses
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At least seven people were arrested inside courthouses, including one in Queens Criminal Court, in 2019.
Read MoreAttorney General James combats deed theft with door-to-door outreach
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Jame’s new Protect Our Homes initiative features a dedicated complaint process for those who believe they have been a victim of deed theft.
Read MoreAnti-Semitic, homophobic vandals deface car in Hillcrest
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Police are investigating an anti-Semitic attack in Hillcrest that vandalized the inside of a car with swastikas and anti-gay language early Monday morning.
Read MoreHow three ‘State of the State’ proposals will affect Queens commuters
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Three transit proposals will have a major impact on Queens commuters.
Read MoreChild Victims Act sponsor moves to extend ‘lookback window’ for abuse lawsuits
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Survivors of sexual abuse have filed 1,360 CVA lawsuits statewide as of Jan. 6, according to information shared by the Office of Court Administration.
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