New York strengthens protections against frivolous lawsuits
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A SLAPP in the face to plaintiffs attempting to stifle free speech.
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Police now consider attack on Muslim man in Rego Park a hate crime
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“Recently, additional information has come to light.”
Read MoreMental health pros will respond to some 911 crisis calls in new NYC pilot program
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“Mental illness is not a crime, but we call upon the police as first responders in a mental health crisis.”
Read MoreCriminal jury trials resume in plexiglass-partitioned Queens courtroom
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The attorney tables look more like penalty boxes. And the jury box is unoccupied.
Read MoreQueens jury trial continues, despite new courthouse COVID case and Bronx suspension
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The Queens jury trial will continue even after a trial in the Bronx was suspended because of COVID.
Read MoreSavage attack on Muslim family in Rego Park sparks call for hate crime probe
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“Hate crimes targeting the Muslim community need to be taken seriously.”
Read MoreNYC’s first ranked-choice election is coming to Queens. Are voters ready?
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“I don’t know what it is.”
Read MoreAppellate judges sue New York court leaders over ‘arbitrary’ terminations and 'blatant age discrimination'
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“All of these consequences will be inflicted on a court system teetering on the edge of total dysfunction.”
Read MoreLaw enforcement community remembers Georgianna DeRosa, one of NYPD’s first female cops
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“She truly was a pioneer and a great person, in addition to being a great cop.”
Read MoreGianaris bill would cut rent for NYCHA tenants with no gas
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“Monthslong utility outages are unacceptable for any New Yorker, whether in private or public housing. NYCHA residents should not be expected to pay full rent, which typically includes utilities, when they are not receiving the service.”
Read More13 candidates win seats on Queens bench, including four new Civil Court judges
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Thirteen judges, all Democrats, won seats on the Civil and Supreme Court benches in Queens Tuesday.
Criminal jury trials resume in Queens after eight-month suspension
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Jury selection begins tomorrow for the first trial since March.
Read MoreThe joy of voting
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“There is nothing like the thrill of showing up to a polling site and seeing the crowds.”
Read MorePro-Trump 'chumps' block traffic on Whitestone Bridge two days before Election
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“My son was really scared. He thought that we were getting pulled out of our car.”
Read MoreWhile NYC mulls shelter WiFi, price tag prevents providers from doing it themselves
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“We don’t have that financial flexibility to find those dollars.”
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