Law professors condemn bail reform ‘fear-mongering’ in letter to local media
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“The danger of fear-driven news coverage cannot be overstated.”
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Youth Court program provides jail-free solutions for Queens teens
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The Youth Court is supervised by an adult staff member, but the final decision on sanctions rests on the shoulders of a group of 14-18-year-olds.
Read MoreCorona Lyft driver sentenced after sexually assaulting passenger
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Welinton Fernandez, 31, was convicted in November 2019 of a criminal sexual act and sexual abuse.
Read MoreOpinion: Invest in violence prevention, not policing
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“Community-led violence prevention programs decrease violence and save lives.”
Read MoreAttorney claims ‘insanity defense’ in murder trial of Ridgewood artist
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“The violence can’t be explained by any rational process.”
Read MoreDSA 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.
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