Black NYC cop denied MTA policing job charges racial discrimination
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The transit agency rescinded a job offer after the cop took a polygraph exam.
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Labor-backed Queens council candidate accused of union busting
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“Our intent was to share information about the union-busting history and we want other unions to be aware of that.”
Read MoreQueens DA drops case against man arrested as cop kneeled on his neck
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“Mr. Arnold is still reeling from this violent arrest, during which an officer placed him in a knee-on-neck hold.”
Read MoreMost street homeless NYers say they first tried the city shelter system: report
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Permanent housing is the best way to move people off the streets, the authors say.
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Council candidates propose plan to license delivery apps and end exploitation
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The measure would force delivery app company to get licensed by the DCWP.
Read MoreCandidates urge NYC to exempt accessibility costs from matching funds spending cap
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“Making our campaigns accessible and inclusive to all New Yorkers should not feel like a luxury cost.”
Read MoreHusband of Queens judge runs for Bronx civil court seat
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“Because it’s an elected position you want to have some reason to claim the community, but it’s not legally required.”
Read MoreOne year after first Rikers COVID death, advocates push parole reform law
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The Less Is More Act would overhaul parole in New York
Read MoreCivil Court candidate runs to become Queens’ first openly gay judge
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Queens judicial candidate Michael Goldman has practiced law for more than 25 years.
Read MoreQueens woman sues cop for filming sex, slams 'gaslighting' prosecutors
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“It’s evidence of your instability, madam. Your instability alone is sufficient reason not to pursue it.”
Read MoreJamaica man charged with murder in beating death of neighbor
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He faces up to life in prison.
Read MoreDetainees moved out of NYC’s lone private jail as federal contract expires
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The Queens Detention Facility’s federal contract ended March 31.
Read MoreAt ‘Chai chat,’ Queens judge shares advice with South Asian Indo-Caribbean Bar
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“I love doing this … to get you all to get excited about being in law.”
Read MoreNew York enacts law to limit solitary confinement
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“For far too long, countless people have needlessly suffered and died in solitary confinement in New York State prisons and jails.”
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