Police unions give thousands to Long Island Dems pushing bail law change
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“Judges need to be able to make their decisions based on the individual before them.”
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Chief of School Safety returns to NYPD after stint in private sector
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“I decided to come back because it’s more fulfilling than the private sector.”
Read MoreQueens senator proposes more Civil Rights-era cold case investigations
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“Justice must be served.”
Read MoreRockaway pols and police discuss hate crime prevention
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The leaders implemented the forum series after anti-Semitic vandals scrawled symbols of hate at the Silver Gull Beach Club.
Read MoreMTA, transit union demand stricter penalties for transit worker attacks
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“Our dedicated front-line employees often bear the brunt of ridership frustrations that are well beyond their control.”
Read MoreNYPD alters DNA collection policies for children and certain suspects
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“We have reformed policies and practices to support a system that is fair and effective while also cultivating trust with the community.”
Read MoreDe Blasio denounces ‘propaganda’ while calling for bail law change
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De Blasio has criticized the bail law for not giving judges discretion to send people to jail.
Read MoreCops arrest Richmond Hill spa rape suspect
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Luchiano Crooks, 26, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with first-degree rape.
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Trials are down, workload is up. Discovery reform fosters new normal in Queens criminal court
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“I had to beg for a trial.”
Read MoreTwo Queens senators open to bail reform compromise
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“All legislation starts off with good intentions and then it breathes and you see where it needs to be amended or adjusted.”
Read MoreQueens assembly members resist senate plan to overhaul bail law
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The Senate’s proposal would get rid of cash bail completely, but give judges discretion to remand defendants.
Read MoreKatz carries new energy into role as DA
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“In Queens County, we are going to have fairness and equity. We are going to start over.”
Read MoreState senate leaders cave to pressure, propose bail reform reform
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Opponents said the “proposal puts politics over people.”
Read MoreStop-and-frisk increased by 32 percent in Queens last year
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Roughly 90 percent of stops involved New Yorkers of color.
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