Queens Housing Court trials will resume in September
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“The limited resumption of in-person” trials “has become necessary.”
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Ex-Bronx prosecutor, community activist vies for Western Queens council seat
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“A lot of what I saw there led me to want to run.”
Read MoreDrive-by shooter strikes bystanders in Ridgewood
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“That could have been me. I just crossed that street.”
Read MoreStorm rips roof, damages housing units at private Queens jail
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NYC’s only private jail is run by the prison contractor GEO Group.
Read MoreQueens tenants, lawyers and judges confront uncertain end of eviction moratorium
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“We try to make things appropriate for the situation we’re dealing with and I have no idea what the situation will be.”
Read MoreFederal judge orders state to count absentee ballots without postmarks
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The count will “provide clarity in the face of unexpected and constitutionally significant chaos, and strengthen voters’ faith in the franchise.”
Read MoreVirtual Summary Trial program begins in Queens
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The program will address mounting tort cases.
Read MoreQueens grand juries are set to resume as in-person operations increase
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“We have been carefully planning for the resumption of grand jury operations in New York City.”
Read MoreFederal judge dismisses public defender lawsuit to halt in-person criminal proceedings
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“This Court does not, and indeed cannot, dictate if, when, and how state criminal courts reopen.”
Read MoreQueens small businesses demand COVID aid with rent due once again
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“If businesses like mine close, I’m afraid they’ll be replaced by others that don’t have that same interest in caring for our neighbors.”
Read MoreMaloney expands NY-12 lead, but Patel won’t concede until lawsuit resolved
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“New York needs to take the lead and count every vote.”
Read MoreCouncil bill would boost pay and training for homeless shelter guards
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“We will not accept these private contractors taking public dollars and paying their workers poverty wages.”
Read MoreDe Blasio again blames court system for crime spike
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“Clearly he has absolutely no understanding of how the criminal justice process works.”
Read MoreDespite COVID, 36 court officers graduate from training academy
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“When you get to the nitty gritty, especially firearms and judgment, that has to be done in-person.”
Read MoreNew York’s bar exam will go online in October
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“The benefits outweigh the potential shortcomings.”
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