Jamaica man sentenced to up to life in prison for brutal 2017 stabbing
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Marque Copeland was staying at a home on 145th Street in November 2017 when he attacked Christopher Cody amid an ongoing dispute.
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Pharmacies will now notify patients of dangerous medication recalls
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Northeastern Queens Assemblymember Daniel Rosenthal and Southeastern Queens State Sen. Leroy Comrie sponsored the bill in their respective chambers.
Read MoreWhat’s on the ballot: A busy New Yorker’s guide to the five charter revision questions
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Though they can seem inscrutable to anyone who hasn’t followed the inner workings of New York City, “yes” or “no” votes can overhaul aspects of the City Charter.
Read MoreEarly voting starts Saturday. Here's what you need to know
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It’s a big deal in Queens, where the District Attorney contest is the most impactful elections in the city. There’s also a citywide race for public advocate.
Read MoreQueens reformers unveil transparency pledge for district leader candidates
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The pledge includes rejecting campaign contributions from finance, insurance or real estate interests and refusing to endorse candidates in Democratic primaries.
Read MoreToxic butt injector pleads guilty to criminally negligent homicide
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Donna Francis, 39, pumped the silicone gel into the woman’s butt inside the basement of her Far Rockaway home in 2015.
Read MoreNew NYC program trains teens for film jobs
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The program’s advisory council includes industry leaders that can better connect students with careers.
Read MoreTensions flare at hearing over the law that shields police records from public view
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The NYPD has used the law to deny public access to records of officers involved in high-profile incidents of police brutality.
Read MoreCity officials and immigrant advocates stress the importance of the immigrant vote
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The opportunity to vote days ahead of the election could prove especially important for immigrants in Queens and citywide, advocates say.
Read MoreSanitation commissioner says new plan could sweep trash problem out of SE Queens
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Many private trucks dump their stinky cargo at transfer stations in Southeast Queens, the South Bronx and Northern Brooklyn.
Read MoreTenants’ rights coalition announces 2020 legislative priorities
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The coalition also calls on the state to increase funding for public housing, including a $2 billion annual fund for NYCHA, which is in a state of severe disrepair.
Read MorePrayers answered: Cuomo throws support behind Cabrini statue
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that he would establish a state-led commission to build a Cabrini statue.
Read MoreQueens rep champions national women’s history museum
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Only five percent of the United States’ approximately 2,400 national monuments honor women.
Read MoreOpinion: The time for a strong Conviction Integrity Unit in Queens is here
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“Ms. Katz’s promised CIU and other changes would place Queens at the cutting edge of criminal justice reform in the United States. But promises are empty without action. The time for action is approaching.”
Read MoreTrump's ‘public charge’ rule blocked by federal judge
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The law was slated to go into effect Oct. 15.
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