Federal judge skeptical of risk inside COVID-plagued Queens private jail
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“We are not in a position to do daily testing in facilities where federal prisoners are housed.”
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Housing Court conferences resume despite eviction moratorium
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“It’s like an early bird special for landlords.”
Read MoreQueens DA's new Human Trafficking Bureau will prosecute sex traffickers, pimps and johns
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“The bureau will combat those who would victimize others with aggressive investigations to end this industry.”
Read MoreVelázquez condemns COVID-plagued Queens private jail as NYC reps blast local lockups
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“These institutions are not a safe place for inmates or those detained.”
Read MorePrivate prison inmates sue Queens corporate jailer over coronavirus ‘rampage’
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Each of the four plaintiffs suffer from respiratory ailments and share bunk beds or dorms with other sick inmates at the 222-bed Queens Detention Facility.
Read MoreUpstate courthouses will reopen next week, Chief Judge says
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Courts will reopen in 30 counties.
Read MoreQueens pol takes on state nursing home policy blamed for COVID-19 surge
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“Previous guidance exposed many seniors and essential workers to preventable risk.”
Read MoreRightwing extremist from Bayside busted buying illegal assault rifles
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Instagram photos entered into evidence allegedly show him celebrating anti-Semitic attacks.
Read MoreSpecial court moves Queens defendants off Rikers, sometimes without seeing a judge
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For the first time, Rikers inmate can enter pleas via affidavit.
Read MoreNYPD’s ‘COVID-19 related’ arrest data reveals more racial disparities in Queens enforcement
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The array of offenses include fights caused by jumping a line while waiting to enter a supermarket and a bank robbery.
Read MoreMore than 81% of social distancing summonses went to black and Latino New Yorkers
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“We HAVE TO do better and we WILL.”
Read MoreEx-Queens prosecutor sues Cuomo to reinstate borough president special election
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“I think the governor is wrong in canceling the election and I think the people have the right to vote to elect their borough president.”
Read MoreNew York state will give all inmates face masks as COVID-19 death toll rises
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“They just gave us all masks. They should have given us tombstones and caskets.”
Read MoreCourt tips and cocktails: Queens legal community unites on Zoom
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“It’s a work in progress, uncharted waters. Nobody knows what to expect.”
Read MoreWith courthouses closed, family lawyers continue serving clients in peril
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“The panel is wearing so many hats for the sake of enabling people to access the court system. For us, we don't care if we keep the cases we prepare — we just want to be as helpful as we can under these emergency circumstances.”
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