Justice Karina Alomar highlights importance of mentorship in legal community
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“When I was growing up I didn't see many Latinas doing what I’m doing now.”
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First Queens tenant evicted since March start of COVID restrictions
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“Absent any further legislation, we will see more evictions.”
Read MoreCouncil formally calls on state to repeal ‘walking while trans’ ban
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The New York City Council passed two resolutions Thursday formally calling on state lawmakers to repeal a prostitution-related loitering misdemeanor.
Read MoreAdams replaces Richards as chair of Council’s police oversight committee
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Adams was appointed chair of the Committee on Public Safety.
Read MoreForest Hills woman fights year-long battle against fake gun charges
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“I look completely crazy.”
Read MoreEx-Queens prosecutor who kept non-whites off juries is now NYC PBA lawyer
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Christopher McGrath has worked as associate general counsel for the NYC PBA since 2007.
Read MoreEx-Queens prosecutor sought to strike Black, Latino and Jewish jurors, prompting conviction reversals: Katz
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ADA Chris McGrath kept notes reminding him to strike Black, Hispanic, Jewish and Italian residents from jury pools.
Read MorePandemic continues to intensify domestic violence crises for Queens families
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New York City's 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-621-4673.
Read MoreCivil Court Judge-to-be Diaz will bring an open mind to new role on bench
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“That’s my aspiration — to be fair and give everyone the opportunity to be heard.”
Read MoreFar Rockaway political staffer vies for open Queens council seat
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LaToya Benjamin is as economic development director for State Sen. James Sanders.
Read MorePublic defenders warn of another Rikers Island COVID crisis
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“A resurgence of COVID-19 in the jails is imminent.”
Read MoreFederal judge from Bayside orders government to reinstate DACA protections
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“He’s a principled guy from Queens.”
Read MoreProminent Rockaway priest accused of sexually abusing homeless teen
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The Brooklyn Diocese knew about the abuse but shielded the priest, the lawsuit states.
Read MoreMayoral candidate Maya Wiley outlines community investment plan to stop gun violence
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“The harder we make living for folks, the more violence and gun violence goes up.”
Read More5 Pointz lawsuit sets developers back another $2.7 million
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The Queens real estate developer who ordered the destruction of the Long Island City street art mecca 5Pointz will have to pay nearly $3 million in legal fees to the artists’ attorneys.
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