Queens DA candidates denounce state's gravity knife law
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“The weaponization of the existing law against communities of color must stop.”
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'You can't have cops watching cops' — NYPD officer, ex-cop lawyer sue NYC
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“It’s sad to say, but it’s like a gang.”
Read MoreFather charged with murder for car fire death of 3-year-old Queens girl
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Cops say Martin Pereira, 39, started the blaze that killed 3-year-old Zoey Pereira on May 5.
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NY court system to implement early alternative dispute resolution for civil cases
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The new model is known as “presumptive ADR” and referring cases routinely to mediation and other forms of ADR earlier in the process.
Read MoreDenDekker hosts Know Your Rights town Hall in Jackson Heightsh
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“This immigrant rights workshop by CIANA will better equip our neighbors so that they will not be deprived of their rights.”
Read MoreOATH to run ‘pop-up court’ in Holden's Middle Village office
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“Giving people the opportunity to adjudicate summonses in their own back yard is a win-win.”
Read MoreCouncil Speaker tells Albany to repeal ‘archaic’ loitering law without decriminalizing sex trade
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“This is blatant misogyny. This law must be repealed immediately.”
Read MoreDisability rights advocates allege ADA violations in lawsuit against MTA
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“The MTA’s actions clearly demonstrate that they value amenities like Wi-Fi over serving passengers with disabilities.”
Read MoreQueens DA asks judge to replace defense team in case of man charged in cop’s death
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But the defense team says they should stay on the case.
Read MoreDromm celebrates LGBTQ pride and 50th anniversary of Stonewall
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Dromm, who represents Elmhurst and Jackson Heights, recognized three individuals at the event who have contributed to the LGBTQ rights movement.
Read MoreQueens to host town hall on gun violence
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Through the end of April, there were 43 reported shootings across Queens in 2019.
Read MoreQueens community board rejects city jails plan in unanimous vote
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‘This resolution is opposing very strongly this jail to be erected in Kew Gardens.’
Read MoreJustice Caruso appointed deputy chief AJ for courts outside NYC
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Chief Judge Janet DiFiore approved the appointment, which was made after consulting with the Presiding Justices of the Appellate Division of the Second, Third and Fourth Judicial Departments.
Read MoreQueens co-ops complain of fines after passage of greenhouse gas reduction law
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"Let's be clear: I don't want your money, I want your carbon.”
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