Op-ed: Arresting people for THC oil undermines justice reform
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“Loopholes that undermine progressive policy should not stand,” Councilmember Rory Lancman writes in an Eagle op-ed.
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OP-ED: Community jails are a bad idea
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“We need to close Rikers. But the answer to the violence and conditions is not to replace it with community jails.”
Read MoreSex workers condemn massage parlor raids amid proposed crackdown in Flushing
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“NYPD out of massage parlors!” they chanted, in English and Mandarin.
Read MoreOp-ed: Before you can help small businesses, you have to save them first
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“For our nightlife business owners, there are serious, unintended consequences to having no rights when leases expire.”
Read MoreOpponents Heap Scorn On Jails Plan
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All women detainees in the city would be housed at the Kew Gardens jail, the city announced Friday.
Read MoreSoutheast Queens Straphangers Demand Congestion Pricing At Jamaica Rally
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“We want to make sure that congestion pricing is passed, and if it is passed, that people from Southeast Queens are able to see funding from it.”
Read MoreAttorney Explains Steps for Survivors Under New Child Victims Act
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Experienced attorneys have started to counsel survivors on the best course of action for preparing their own cases.
Read MoreNew York, Feds Join to Get 100K Rape Kits Tested Around US
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It's estimated that another 155,000 or more sex assault evidence kits still await testing, and thousands of results have yet to be linked to suspects.
Read More'Fix The Subway' Bingo Highlights Transit Woes
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Queens commuters and activists expressed their train disdain with a game of "#FixTheSubway BINGO" in Jackson Heights on March 10.
Read MoreWarren Visits LIC, Says Tech Giants Have 'Too Much Power’
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In her pitch to rein in the influence of tech giants, the Warren envisions legislation targeting companies with annual worldwide revenue of $25 billion or more.
Read MoreAt St. Pat’s For All Parade, It Is Easy Being Green
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The parade celebrated its 20th anniversary on Sunday, attracting performers, community members and leaders of all ages to the route from Sunnyside to Woodside.
Read MoreHere’s How to Choose the Best Metrocard For Your Commute
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Ahead of the April 21 MTA fare hikes, find out if it’s worth it to shell out for an unlimited-ride MetroCard or just pay per ride.
Read MoreOp-Ed: Let’s Treat ‘Close to Home’ Kids as Members of Our Community
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“I ask that you not view these teens as thugs or delinquents.”
Read MoreAdvocates Demand Accountability Through Child Victims Law
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Starting in August, the new law will open a one-year window that enables survivors of sexual abuse to take civil action, even if the statute of limitations has expired.
Read MoreMTA to Cut Staff and Costs Amid ‘Significant Financial Stress’
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In addition to layoffs, the MTA said it would implement a hiring freeze, reduce contractor costs and get tougher on fare evaders.
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