A Corona Man Has Been in Prison for 33 Years. Is that Enough Time?
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Nationwide in 2016, more than 161,000 people were serving life sentences or virtual life sentences — prison terms that exceed life expectancy.
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Kim Wants to Reshape Role of Public Advocate — But Can He?
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As a candidate for public advocate, Kim said he plans to reshape the office, focusing on private sector abuse — but one city watchdog is questioning that.
Read MoreDirty Dozen: 12 MS-13 Members Indicted On Murder, Burglary Charges
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The 12 reputed members of MS-13 are accused of plotting to kill rivals from the Latin Kings gang and man who tried to leave MS-13.
Read MoreTeen Who Grew Up On Rikers Sentenced To Nine Years To Life In Prison
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At Churaman’s sentencing on Tuesday afternoon, Justice Kenneth Holder was shocked that the now 19-year-old continued to maintain his innocence.
Read MoreDisgraced Detective Wants Deal to Spare Wife in Brothel Cops Case, Lawyer Says
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“Negotiations are a little complicated for Mr. Paz because it involves other members of his family. He’s interested in the welfare of his wife and two daughters.”
Read MoreQueens Needs a Conviction Integrity Unit, Says Judge Gregory Lasak
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“I firmly believe that any prosecution anywhere should be able to withstand the harshest of scrutiny.”
Read MoreQueens Businessman, Hooked on Opioids, Admits to Buffalo Gym Break-ins
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George Piha, who lived in Middle Village, was sentenced in Buffalo criminal court Tuesday to two to six years in prison.
Read MoreCuomo and de Blasio Announce Amazon Community Advisory Committee
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The 45-member CAC is tasked with ensuring that local residents fill the 25,000 jobs Amazon says it will bring to town.
Read MoreColombian Marine Gets 25 to Life For Killing Beloved Mom
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Yonathan Galvez-Marin was sentenced to 25 years to life in Queens Supreme Court Tuesday morning for killing Nazma Khanam in 2016.
Read MoreProsecutors Drop Charges Against Mom After Cops Tore Baby From Her Arms
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“Continuing to pursue that case will not serve any purpose and I therefore move to dismiss it immediately in the interest of justice.”
Read MoreFive Shot Outside Richmond Hill Nightclub With Troubled History
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Four women and one man were shot in the legs and feet at the Rose Lounge.
Read MoreJudge Alomar Becomes First Puerto Rican Woman to Serve on Queens Bench
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“This is an historic day for Queens County.”
Read MoreOff-Duty Firefighter Arrested For DUI
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Paul Parr was seen swerving in and out of traffic by the highway intersection of the Long Island Expressway and the Grand Central Parkway.
Read MoreCCRB Workshop Addresses Aggressive Policing
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The CCRB is leading an interactive workshop aimed at tackling aggressive policing.
Read MoreAll Three Queens DA Candidates Call for Immigration Hardship Plea Policy
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“The immigration hardship plea policy is the minimum that any DA candidate running in a city like New York, and Queens specifically, needs to have.”
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