Queens DA drops case that highlighted issues in NYC mental health intervention
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“I’m excited because it was really starting to stress me out.”
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Coronavirus is threat to Rikers detainees, advocates warn
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“They’re already quarantined and that will spread like wildfire.”
Read MoreJustice Velasquez joins international women judges for U.N. panel
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An international consortium of women judges have again invited Queens Supreme Court Justice Carmen Velasquez to participate as the U.S. representative for an annual panel discussion at the United Nations building.
Read MoreSimotas vows to leave Democratic conference if Hiram Monserrate invited
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“I will not sit next to someone who I feel does not respect women.”
Read MoreIn Jamaica, response to plastic ban a mixed bag
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“In the beginning it will be tough, but people will change.”
Read MorePolice unions give thousands to Long Island Dems pushing bail law change
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“Judges need to be able to make their decisions based on the individual before them.”
Read MoreChief judge backs bail reform alteration as momentum for change grows
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DiFiore proposed a change to the state’s new bail law that would give judges the discretion to send defendants to jail.
Read MoreQueens College generates big bucks: new report
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Former students, tax revenue and other financial streams account for $1.8 billion.
Read MoreChief of School Safety returns to NYPD after stint in private sector
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“I decided to come back because it’s more fulfilling than the private sector.”
Read MoreCouncil considers free legal help for more tenants facing eviction
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The law provides free legal assistance to renters who earn less than 200 percent of the federal poverty line in 25 New York City zip codes, including five in Queens.
Read MoreCity officials prepare for new ‘public charge’ rule
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“I think it’s going to radically transform who’s going to get their green cards in this country.”
Read MoreQueens senator proposes more Civil Rights-era cold case investigations
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“Justice must be served.”
Read MoreICE patrols Queens Criminal Courthouse without making an arrest Monday
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ICE made at least seven arrests in New York City courthouses last year.
Read More5Pointz artists score $6.7 million win against developer
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The ruling, made by Judge Barrington Parker, upholds the initial ruling made in Brooklyn Federal Court in 2018.
Read MoreMTA, transit union demand stricter penalties for transit worker attacks
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“Our dedicated front-line employees often bear the brunt of ridership frustrations that are well beyond their control.”
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