Councilmembers introduce ‘renewable Rikers’ bills
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“For generations, Rikers Island has been a place of despair for many New Yorkers caught up in a fractured criminal justice system.”
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State Senate considers new slate of LGBTQIA+ rights bills
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The bills would also abolish the “gay panic” defense, create a LGBTQ suicide prevention task force and restore LGBTQ veterans’ eligibility for state programs
Read MoreAdvocates submit 26K petitions demanding ‘justice for Chanel’
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“I’m not a politician … I’m just a woman of color and native New Yorker who heard about Chanel Lewis’ case and became very alarmed.”
Read MoreHundreds rally for Layleen Polanco at Manhattan Criminal Courthouse
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“They treated my sister like she was nothing because of how she decided to be happy,.”
Read MoreWoodhaven man convicted for stashing porn videos of kids as young as 6
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Acting Queens District Attorney John Ryan described the content as “vile” in a statement.
Read MoreOATH ‘pop-up court’ allows Flushing residents to fight summonses close to home
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This will be the third pop-up court OATH has held in Queens, and the second this month after a successful initiative at Councilmember Robert Holden’s office.
Read MoreCentral Park Five prosecutor donated to Lasak; Cabán calls for new review of case
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“It is clear that former Assistant District Attorney Linda Fairstein, prosecutor in Central Park Five case, engaged in immoral, unethical, and illegal conduct.”
Read MoreLawmakers introduce bill to decriminalize sex work
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“We want sex workers to be able to stand up for themselves and to stand up for each other.”
Read MoreUncle reportedly stabs nephew to death in Rochdale apartment
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Cops charged Eric Coleman with manslaughter for allegedly stabbing his nephew, Terrall, multiple times in the head and torso.
Read MoreActivists, family members mourn death of trans woman at Rikers Island
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“We want a full investigation; we want answers.”
Read MoreAfter years in prison, Shawn Williams vowed never to return. Last week he nearly did.
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“I was conditioned early on to accept jail.”
Read MoreWeprin and Liu sponsor bill to monitor ICE detentions
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"ICE continuously flouts the law, with little or no regard for basic human rights.”
Read MoreMartial arts school breaks boards for good cause
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Students were given one board for every $10 they raised.
Read MoreNYC Bar rates 6 of 7 Democrats ‘Approved’ for Queens DA
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The ratings differed from the Queens County Bar Association, which interviewed candidates at the same time.
Read MoreA serial bank robber is targeting Chase Bank locations across the city
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Yesterday, the unidentified suspect allegedly stole $2,000 from a Chase Bank at 104-17 Queens Boulevard.
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