Senate bill would protect commercial tenants crushed by COVID
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“Small businesses are the backbone of our communities.”
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Queens Volunteer Lawyers Project continues serving low-income litigants through pandemic
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That hasn’t changed during the pandemic, but COVID-19 did force the organization to make major changes, including a shift to remote legal help.
Read MoreNY opens mass vaccine site at York College, largest hub in the state
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State Sen. Leroy Comrie got his vaccine on opening day.
Read MoreNY makes homeless young people eligible for vaccine, but COVID data locked away
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“Minus data, it’s hard to prove a need.”
Read MoreAnti-union stance has deep roots for head of Queens public defender group
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“This goes back 25 years in history about what the consequences could be for my office with the city given that we are joining the Legal Aid union.”
Read MoreQueens Republican district leader arrested for role in Capitol insurrection
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Philip Grillo ran for city council in District 24.
Read MoreWeprin, Stringer give away campaign cash from convicted Queens trash-hauler
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George Kalergios, a carting company CEO, pleaded guilty to giving bribes for trash contracts.
Read MoreBody camera damaged after Queens cop appears to kneel on man’s neck: attorney
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The camera was “dislodged and damaged” or “run over by a vehicle,” a defendant’s attorney said.
Read MoreQueens jury trials could resume March 22
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The New York court system is moving to resume in-person jury trials as early as March 22
Read MoreRajkumar bill would increase access to specific COVID treatment
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The legislation would compel hospital to inform patients about monoclonal antibody treatment.
Read MoreQueens officials outline tenant options as evictions loom
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“If you're fighting any legal battles or landlords do not go it alone.”
Read MoreSuspect arrested in Flushing attack that sent woman to hospital
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Twitter and Instagram users helped search for the suspect.
Read MoreFewer than 2,300 NYC tenants have filed papers to delay evictions
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Financial hardship forms can allow tenants to delay eviction proceedings until May.
Read MoreQueens leaders call on public defender group to rehire pro-union staffers
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“I have no doubt I was fired for my public support of the union.”
Read MoreWith hotel industry in crisis, Queens electeds back plan to suspend late tax penalties
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“If you close the doors, then there’s the possibility you never open them again.”
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