Melinda Katz is running for Queens County District Attorney on a progressive platform, but criminal justice reformers question her 1995 vote to reinstate the death penalty.
Read MoreNationwide in 2016, more than 161,000 people were serving life sentences or virtual life sentences — prison terms that exceed life expectancy.
Read MoreAs 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 MoreThe 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 MoreAt Churaman’s sentencing on Tuesday afternoon, Justice Kenneth Holder was shocked that the now 19-year-old continued to maintain his innocence.
Read More“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 More“I firmly believe that any prosecution anywhere should be able to withstand the harshest of scrutiny.”
Read MoreGeorge Piha, who lived in Middle Village, was sentenced in Buffalo criminal court Tuesday to two to six years in prison.
Read MoreThe 45-member CAC is tasked with ensuring that local residents fill the 25,000 jobs Amazon says it will bring to town.
Read MoreYonathan Galvez-Marin was sentenced to 25 years to life in Queens Supreme Court Tuesday morning for killing Nazma Khanam in 2016.
Read More“Continuing to pursue that case will not serve any purpose and I therefore move to dismiss it immediately in the interest of justice.”
Read MoreFour women and one man were shot in the legs and feet at the Rose Lounge.
Read More“This is an historic day for Queens County.”
Read MorePaul Parr was seen swerving in and out of traffic by the highway intersection of the Long Island Expressway and the Grand Central Parkway.
Read MoreThe CCRB is leading an interactive workshop aimed at tackling aggressive policing.
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