Six sex abuse cases filed in Queens under state’s new Child Victims Act
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‘We have been preparing for months and are prepared for the anticipated filing of hundreds and hundreds if not thousands of cases starting today.’
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Ulrich backs Richards in response to police union’s scathing mailer
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“I don’t always agree with him on every issue but when it comes to public safety and police matters he’s tough, but fair.”
Read MoreTrump wants to defang the Endangered Species Act. These Queens critters could suffer.
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Learn more about the endangered or threatened species that call Queens home.
Read MoreSikh community celebrates law banning religious garb discrimination
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On Aug. 9, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Religious Garb Bill, which prohibits discrimination based on religious attire after years of advocacy by religious organizations.
Read MoreNYC schools had nearly 18,000 violent incidents, state comptroller reports
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A total of 17,991 violent and disruptive incidents recorded in the 2017-2018 school year occurred at NYC schools, making up approximately 56 percent of incidents statewide.
Read MoreShady pharmacies target low-income people with HIV in ‘disturbing’ scheme
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“They’re taking advantage of us. The medications are worth thousands of dollars.”
Read MorePrivate school bus drivers are mandated abuse reporters under new state law
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Cuomo said lawmakers will “continue to do everything in our power to protect our young people.”
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House candidate alleges sexual harassment by Long Island powerbroker
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“Despite being married and having kids my age, he was offering me my dream job — but only if I agreed to have sex with him.”
Read MoreAttorneys prepare to file hundreds of child sex abuse cases as 'lookback window' opens
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Since Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the bill into law in January, attorneys and law firms have fielded hundreds of inquiries from victims of sexual abuse across the state.
Read MoreFormer Rikers CO pleads guilty to smuggling drugs into jails
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The CO was searched as he came into work and found to have a package containing marijuana concealed in the crotch of his pants.
Read MoreCuomo bans workplace discrimination against religious attire or facial hair
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“As New Yorkers we celebrate our diversity and we champion freedom of religious expression in all places, including the workplace.”
Read MoreQueens Democrats pick five new candidates for state Supreme Court
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“The county was screaming for diversity and this was a really good group.”
Read MoreA dozen Queens pols call for CNN to host climate town hall in the borough
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Queens is particularly vulnerable to extreme weather because the borough contains such a large amount of coastline.
Read MorePeople of color account for 85 percent of fare evasion arrests in NYC
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“The city continues to arrest black and brown people for fare evasion at rates that are grossly disproportionate when compared to rates of white people.”
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