Anti-Asian attacker hit with Hate Crime charges by Queens DA
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“I appreciate the community’s patience as we gathered needed evidence to establish a hate crime in this particular circumstance.”
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Stavisky and Seawright, introduce new bill mandating counseling for hate crime perps
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“As legislators we need to be doing more to prevent these acts from occurring and reoccurring. It is not enough to simply punish attackers after their crimes.”
Read MoreEx-Southeast Queens senator charged in bribery scheme released from prison early
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Released on community confinement, Smith will serve out the remaining months of his sentence from his house in Queens.
Read MoreSeven candidates compete for Grodenchik’s seat in the pseudo-burbs of Eastern Queens
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Who will represent the easternmost portion of New York City.
Read MoreJackson Heights residents back plan to make Open Streets permanent
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City Council passed the legislation to make Open Streets permanent on Thursday.
Read MoreQueens lawmaker, advocates back bill to automatically expunge criminal records
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“Because of racism and policing and prosecution, this system of perpetual punishment disproportionately harms Black and Brown communities.”
Read MoreFar-right extremist from Queens convicted of threatening to kill Democratic lawmakers
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He faces 10 years behind bars.
Read More‘Solitary by another name’: NY lawmakers slam city’s new isolation plan
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“We cannot continue to pretend a system that cages and dehumanizes people corrects or rehabilitates anyone.”
Read MoreClerical error delays vote on New York eviction freeze extension
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“We’ve got $2.4 billion coming down the pike.”
Read More‘Assignment of my life’: Top NY judge oversees reforms to combat court racism
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“Those of us working on this project owe the highest level of commitment and insistence on excellence.'“
Read MoreNYPD officer killed by alleged drunk driver on LIE in Queens
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“He was out there trying to make sure everyone was safe and he is dead because someone drove under the influence.”
Read MoreNew York lawmakers consider bill extending eviction protections as state preps rent relief
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“If we do nothing, then countless people will be subject to eviction right now.”
Read MoreNYC electeds rally for vote on housing voucher value boost
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“Our system is sick and it’s broken, and if you’re gonna help our people this is the way.”
Read MoreThe race for Queens Council District 22, the next phase of Astoria's political evolution
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In 2013, an Astoria councilman defended stop and frisk. Now top candidates want to defund the police.
Read MoreOlder judges invited back to bench to plug gaps in Housing and Family Court
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“There are, in particular, problematic backlogs in the Family Court and Housing Court.”
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