Solitary confinement rule change would address ethical dilemma for jail healthcare staff
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Rules would address issue of “dual loyalty.”
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OPINION: Ranked choice voting would fail immigrants and communities of color
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“It is unclear who truly stands to gain from this complication of the electoral process. But it is clear who loses: immigrants and communities of color.”
Read MoreNew York City has a new top lawyer
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James Johnson will lead the New York City Law Department and its staff of almost 1,000 lawyers.
Read MoreMeng bill would prevent ‘public charge’ deportations
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The New Deal for New Americans Act would introduce numerous provisions that would support new immigrants.
Read MoreFlushing man’s flashy sports car scam hits road block: Queens DA
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Prosecutors say the man claimed his McLaren 570 sports car was stolen after he crashed it on Long Island.
Read MoreSafety training deadline approaches for construction workers
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Starting Dec. 1, workers at major construction sites are required to have at least 30 hours of safety training.
Read MoreGirl shot in Jamaica, less than 48 hours after teen killed on basketball court
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The unidentified 16-year-old was standing in front of 89-29 161st St. just before 4 p.m. Monday when shots were fired, cops say.
Read MoreSoutheast Queens leaders demand community investment after teen shot and killed
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Amir Griffin was shot and killed by a seemingly stray bullet on Saturday night. He was 14.
Read MoreNYC Bar Association 'Approves' one Queens DA candidate
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The NYC Bar published its rating eight days ahead of the Nov. 5 general election — but with early voting already underway.
Read MoreState introduces ‘adverse childhood experiences’ training in DV shelters and support programs
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Hevesi’s bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, marks the first time the state recognizes Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Read MoreDispute over DNA evidence in 1993 murder case highlights Queens’ missing conviction review unit
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“As DA, I will make Queens a leader in addressing wrongful convictions.”
Read MoreCourt reverses 2013 child sex abuse conviction, sending case back to Queens Supreme
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A spokesperson for the Queens DA said the office is “still evaluating our decision and looking at our options.”
Read MoreQueens senator calls for body cams on transit cops
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The state has concentrated hundreds of additional MTA police officers in the subway system in recent months.
Read MoreFrom super to shelter — evicted Harlem handyman heads to homelessness
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Carlos Zambrano and his family may become homeless after being fired from his job as a superintendent.
Read MoreMeng bill would revive committee promoting women-owned businesses
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Meng wants to bring back the Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise, a U.S. government entity that helps women-owned businesses prosper.
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