Federal judge dismisses public defender lawsuit to halt in-person criminal proceedings
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“This Court does not, and indeed cannot, dictate if, when, and how state criminal courts reopen.”
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Ex-Giant from Queens embraces role as NYC probation officer
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“We have to make sure the tools we give our kids ensure they can survive through anything.”
Read MoreDe Blasio again blames court system for crime spike
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“Clearly he has absolutely no understanding of how the criminal justice process works.”
Read MoreFor sale. Elephant feet. Dealers warned.
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State officials seize elephant feet from Forest Hills couple
Read MoreJamaica woman led Queens gun-running operation, DA says
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Undercover officers purchased 23 illegal guns from the defendants.
Read MoreEx-Fresh Meadows attorney charged with stealing cash from clients
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“The victims trusted the defendant to act on their behalf".”
Read MoreSoutheast Queens leaders call for investment, accountability to end gun violence
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“Young people have to speak to each other.”
Read MoreNew city law compels NYPD to explain surveillance tools and strategies
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“New Yorkers had no idea what tools our city was using to spy on our families and neighbors.”
Read MoreQueens faces spike in gun violence amid economic and health crises
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“If we really look at the root cause of violence, it has to do with poverty.”
Read MorePublic defenders sue state to stop in-person criminal proceedings during COVID crisis
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“Clients face the tragic and illegal choice between their fundamental right to participate in their own cases and their health and safety.”
Read MoreJustice reformers call on Katz to uphold campaign pledges during Queens courthouse rally
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“We can't arrest or incarcerate our way out of the challenges that face our communities.”
Read MoreNYC grand juries will resume in August
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Counties will begin sending jury summonses over the next several days, state officials said.
Read MoreBail reform rollback takes effect six months after landmark law enacted
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More than two dozen offenses are once again bail eligible.
Read MoreAppellate court reverses Queens robbery conviction, finding judge acted as prosecutor
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“The court's decision to elicit such testimony was an improper exercise of discretion and deprived the defendant of a fair trial.”
Read MorePublic advocate vows to block property taxes without bigger NYPD budget cuts
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“Unless it meets those needs, I will use my Charter authority to prevent the budget from being executed.”
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