Appellate court reverses Queens robbery conviction, finding judge acted as prosecutor
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“The court's decision to elicit such testimony was an improper exercise of discretion and deprived the defendant of a fair trial.”
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Public advocate vows to block property taxes without bigger NYPD budget cuts
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“Unless it meets those needs, I will use my Charter authority to prevent the budget from being executed.”
Read MoreEarle-Gargan has big lead in Queens Civil Court race
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She has more than 71 percent of the vote.
Read MoreAmid confusion, lawmakers urge Cuomo to halt evictions for COVID-hit tenants
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“We could be facing a massive rental apocalypse by the end of the summer.”
Read MoreDe Blasio pledges to end solitary confinement in NYC jails
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“Decades of research show that solitary is ineffective, dangerous, and, too often, deadly.”
Read MoreTop Forest Hills cop says NYPD monitoring neonazi vandalism
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“I don't want any type of hate group coming in here to disturb an otherwise peaceful community.”
Read MoreLong Island strip club drops COVID closure lawsuit against Cuomo
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“The client will reopen and try to make do.”
Read MoreLocal leaders push permanent housing for Fresh Meadows hotel residents freed from Rikers
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Councilmembers Barry Grodenchik and Rory Lancman visited the hotel Wednesday.
Read MoreAppellate court reverses Queens teen’s 2018 murder conviction
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An expert on coerced confessions should have been allowed to testify, the judges ruled.
Read MoreQueens judge dismisses Trump family book dispute — See the decision here
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“The irrefutable conclusion is, regardless of the outcome of this matter, the administration of this estate will not be impacted one iota.”
Read MoreJustice reformers push New York to ‘halt’ solitary confinement in statewide rallies
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Coordinated rallies took place from the Bronx to Buffalo.
Read MoreTrump turns to Queens court to kill tell-all book. See the filings here.
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The book by Trump’s niece is set to publish next month.
Read MoreJustice Marguerite Grays named top judge in Queens Supreme Court
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“Intelligent, personable and dedicated, she possesses all the qualities of leadership.”
Read MoreNYC courts begin second phase of reopening plan tomorrow
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“We remain mindful of the many challenges ahead.”
Read MoreEight years after public corruption bust, Monserrate pays back $80K restitution fee
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Monserrate was required to pay $79,434.49 in restitution.
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