Judges can now order electronic monitoring instead of bail in New York City
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Some Rikers inmates will go home with ankle bracelets
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Jamaica man charged with murder in fatal stabbing
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A Jamaica man has been charged with murder.
Read MoreCiting COVID-19 risk, judge orders release of defendant from Queens private jail
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“I cannot say the risk of non-appearance is near the risk of death.”
Read MoreThree Queens men charged with face mask price-gouging
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Three Queens residents have been accused of price-gouging after allegedly selling medical masks for 10 times their normal price, police said.
Read MoreFlushing man, 29, killed in hit-and-run
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A Flushing resident was struck and killed by a motorist who fled the scene early Tuesday morning, according to police.
Read MoreHighway cop accused of sharing child porn
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“We take these allegations extremely seriously.”
Read MoreAt least 167 NYC inmates, 114 jail staffers now have COVID-19
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It’s an increase of more than 60 percent since Friday.
Read MoreManhattan judge orders release of 16 Rikers inmates, ruling COVID-19 violates due process rights
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“This ruling is a substantial step forward towards getting our clients off Rikers Island out of harm’s way.”
Read MoreJet Quinnen Williams’ gun case adjourned for future date
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New York Jet Quinnen Williams’ gun possession case in Queens Criminal Court was administratively adjourned for a later date, his attorney said.
Read MoreState’s new hate crime hotline combats coronavirus racism
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“These incessant, irresponsible, and atrocious naming of COVID-19 as the ‘Chinese virus’ or ‘Wuhan virus’ is endangering the lives of Asian Americans.”
Read MoreQueens Assembly candidates urge lawmakers to demand speedy jail release
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“None have publicly called on the three people with the power to enact the needed policy changes.”
Read MoreThree Queens detainees may be released from jail under city coronavirus plan
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“Taking sensible steps to release vulnerable people serves the public interest in a way mass detention does not.”
Read MoreArraignments continue by video in Queens Criminal Court
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Meetings between defendants and their attorneys will also take place by video.
Read MoreAUBRY: It’s time to ‘HALT’ solitary confinement in New York once and for all
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‘In isolation, people cut their arms, bang their heads against concrete walls, swallow objects and tie sheets around their necks.’
Read MoreActing Queens BP rejects Flushing Creek rezoning in advisory role
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“The scale and scope of the plan will significantly change the landscape of Downtown Flushing.”
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