Katz taps Suffolk prosecutor to lead Queens DA’s new Frauds Bureau
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The bureau prosecutes an array of offenses, like financial schemes against the elderly, revenge porn and luring children for sex.
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High-ranking prosecutors ditch masks in Queens DA’s office
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“There are definitely employees that think masks are taking away their freedom and that COVID is a liberal conspiracy.”
Read MoreState commission denies judicial pay raises as NY faces ‘extremely precarious’ financial outlook
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“Granting raises to public servants, no matter how much they might otherwise deserve them, is simply not possible at this time.”
Read MoreNew York strengthens protections against frivolous lawsuits
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A SLAPP in the face to plaintiffs attempting to stifle free speech.
Read MorePolice 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.
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