Queens legal community honors legacy of MLK Jr.
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“We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.”
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‘She was our abuela’ — Richmond Hill remembers slain 92-year-old
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Her neighbors made clear that the woman’s death should not be used as a tool by ICE to promote anti-immigrant policies.
Read MoreActing administrative judge describes Supreme Court overhaul plan
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“What does that do? It makes you better lawyers, to be honest.”
Read MoreYouth Court program provides jail-free solutions for Queens teens
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The Youth Court is supervised by an adult staff member, but the final decision on sanctions rests on the shoulders of a group of 14-18-year-olds.
Read MoreQueens law community honors Martin Luther King Jr.
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The event will feature Hon. Randall Eng as its keynote speaker.
Read MoreFacing challengers, Maloney launches re-election bid
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Maloney recently became the first woman to chair the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Read MoreCorona Lyft driver sentenced after sexually assaulting passenger
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Welinton Fernandez, 31, was convicted in November 2019 of a criminal sexual act and sexual abuse.
Read MoreRise of the Queens Defenders
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The organization said it will also continue to offer Know Your Rights workshops, immigration assistance, afterschool programming and other resources.
Read MoreSilver hosts forum on Supreme Court overhaul
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News of the overhaul plan sent murmurs through the court last week.
Read MoreOpinion: Invest in violence prevention, not policing
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“Community-led violence prevention programs decrease violence and save lives.”
Read MoreAttorney 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.”
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