Ex-Queens DA candidate named on annual worst landlord list
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The HPD website shows daily complaints of no heat or hot water at the building from January 16 to February 16.
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City celebrates expansion of program that helps tenants fight eviction
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The Universal Access to Counsel law now applies to tenants facing evictions in Far Rockaway, Morris Heights, East New York, East Harlem and Inwood.
Read MoreWoodside man dies after being hit by drunk driver fleeing separate crash
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The driver was trying to escape the scene of a separate collision that had taken place just blocks away.
Read MoreADAs honor outgoing Acting DA John Ryan at holiday party
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Dozens gathered to send Acting DA Jack Ryan off with fond remarks and holiday cheer.
Read MoreHundreds pack Queens DMVs as state allows licenses for undocumented immigrants
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The Green Light Law withstood court challenges and took effect Monday.
Read MoreNew York State, led by Comrie, will mark 400 Years of African-American history
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The “400 Years of African-American History Commission” was sponsored by State Sen. Leroy Comrie and signed into existence by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Read MoreRozic, Ramos urge Cuomo to pass e-bike bill
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Thousands of food delivery workers — many of them low-income people of color — have had their electric bicycles and scooters confiscated by the NYPD.
Read MoreCoalition urges city to promote tenants’ right to organize
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Tenant advocates say too few people are aware of the city’s Universal Access to Counsel law.
Read MoreRenewable Rikers movement gains traction
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Advocates, elected officials and community leaders are pushing for the Renewable Rikers Act.
Read MoreVan Bramer: NYC needs commercial rent control
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For those still lucky enough to be in business, it’s an uphill battle.
Read MoreQueens lawmakers question gang database tactics in letter to NYPD Inspector General
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The NYPD credits the database for helping facilitate large-scale raids and driving down gang-related violence.
Read MoreOpinion: End cash bail while forgoing risk assessment tools
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The current system discriminates against poor people.
Read MoreWould-be entrepreneurs can learn the ropes at Corona resource fair
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The event will be held at the Corona branch of the Queens Public Library.
Read MoreEast Elmhurst landlord hit with $250K fine from DOB for illegal conversion
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Illegal conversions, which involve the modification of a home to create additional housing unit(s), can potentially pose major safety risks.
Read MoreBail reform opponents face ‘fear mongering’ critique at Kew Gardens meeting
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“This bail reform law has been a reaction to overreach by law enforcement.”
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