Activists hold vigil for man who died in prison after being denied parole
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“His good nature character helped countless people behind bars and helped, especially younger people, to turn their lives around and stay focused.”
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Electeds call for end to gun violence after Corona mass shooting
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“The safest streets that you will have anywhere in this country is when our young people never end up in our court system to begin with, when there is no demand for guns.”
Read MoreQueens actor indicted on murder charges
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Actor Isaiah Stokes was charged with murder after he allegedly fatally shot a man in Jamaica in February.
Read MoreInquiry into Garner’s death will move forward, court rules
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“We find that this is the rare case in which allegations of significant violations of duty, coupled with a serious lack of substantial investigation and public explanation, warrant a summary inquiry.”
Read MoreMan who spent teen years in Rikers continues fight against murder charges
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“I believe that, if given a fair trial, we can exonerate Mr. Churaman.”
Read MoreAdvocates renew push to end housing discrimination against formerly incarcerated
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““In New York City, it's undeniable that there's housing discrimination against people with convictions.”
Read MoreCouple charged in Queens child prostitution case
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“The two defendants in this case used a teenager below the age of consent to enrich themselves.”
Katz announces mass arrest of alleged drug ring in Far Rockaway
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“We are going to do all that we can to make sure our communities are safe this summer.”
Read MoreInquiry into city misconduct over Eric Garner’s death continues
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“The Garner family and the public have been seeking answers for almost seven years.”
Read MoreNo criminal charges for officers who fatally shot Cambria Heights teen, AG says
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“It would be really nice to have a non-police officer witness describing what it was they saw from the sidewalk at the time of shooting.”
Read MoreStop and frisk’s racial disparities persist in Queens
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“This latest data from the NYPD shows that not enough has changed with the way the NYPD interacts with New Yorkers of color since the Mayor claims to have ended stop-and-frisk.”
Read MoreRockaway man arrested for death of 10-year-old Justin Wallace
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“He should still be here with his family, celebrating all his accomplishments, the incredible young man he had become and the bright future ahead.”
Read MoreVandal arrested for spraying swastikas in Elmhurst
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“In Queens County, we stand together against hatred directed toward any group.”
Read MoreQueens men wrongfully convicted finally freed, a lifetime later
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“It wasn’t an easy road but we never gave up.'“
Read MoreCommunity leaders call for charges against driver who fatally hit delivery worker in Astoria
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“We just want to make sure that this man's life has been accounted for and that we have done everything possible to make sure that justice is there.”
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