Opinion: Invest in violence prevention, not policing
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“Community-led violence prevention programs decrease violence and save lives.”
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Attorney claims ‘insanity defense’ in murder trial of Ridgewood artist
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“The violence can’t be explained by any rational process.”
Read MoreDSA challengers push state legislature on criminal justice reform
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The “Agenda for Decarceration” includes bills to eliminate cash bail entirely, permit safe injection sites and decriminalize sex work.
Read MoreProgram to help subway homeless conceals arrest quota system, transit cops claim
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“The homeless are now clearly being targeted as violators of transit rules and being treated differently than any other citizen.”
Read MoreOpinion: New tax assessments hit New York City
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“The non-stop increase in tax bills can only be remedied by keeping the City’s budget from ballooning as it has been for years.”
Read MoreThree years after her death, a Ridgewood writer’s influence grows
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“She was the kind of person you’d think could be invincible.”
Read More'We are not there yet' — Queens DA not ready to end cash bail without stronger pretrial resources
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“Not to have cash bail is really where this state needs to go. We are not there yet.”
Read MoreSilver announces town hall on court system overhaul
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Silver, the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for New York City, announced the town hall meeting on Thursday morning before a packed courtroom.
Read MoreMaldonado Cruz inducted into Civil Court
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Maldonado Cruz won the first contested Democratic judicial primary in years.
Read MoreJamaica man sentenced to 2 years in prison for 6,000 child porn images
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The defendant also pleaded guilty to having sex with a dog.
Read MoreQueens rep named one of seven impeachment prosecutors
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U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries represents a part of Southern Queens.
Read MoreQueens anti-violence leaders kick off city’s annual Peace Week
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The event highlighted the work of community organizations including Life Camp and 696 Build who diffuse disputes in New York City neighborhoods.
Read MoreFirst black woman borough commander returns to NYPD
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The 55-year-old NYPD leader previously retired as head of Patrol Borough Queens North in Dec. 2018.
Read MoreActivists renew push to keep ICE out of courthouses
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At least seven people were arrested inside courthouses, including one in Queens Criminal Court, in 2019.
Read MoreEast Elmhurst man charged with fatal shove makes first court appearance
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Alex Garces faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of shoving his landlord down a flight of stairs to his death.
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