NYC’s DAs differ on vacating old gravity knife convictions
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“The statute does not have retroactive language. These convictions are presumed valid.”
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AOC talks sex work decriminalization and Queens DA race at Elmhurst market
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Ocasio-Cortez spoke with the Eagle about the Queens district attorney race, the city’s plan for closing Rikers Island and the movement to decriminalize sex work.
Read MoreFormerly incarcerated individuals pose for professional portraits on ‘Headshots Day’
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“This is a beginning, a stepping stone to stay out of the system.”
Read MoreOPINION: In support of County Committee reformers in Queens
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“Two leaders should not be unilaterally determining the function of the County Committee and, therefore, the local Democratic Party.”
Read MoreGianaris urges NYCHA to conduct lead testing in Queens
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The Ravenswood Houses, located in Gianaris’ district, have the fifth-most households with children under 6 but are not scheduled to undergo testing until later this summer.
Read MoreRecount complete, Queens DA primary heads to court
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Borough President Melinda Katz prevailed in the recount, pulling ahead of public defender Tiffany Cabán by 60 votes; Katz entered the recount leading by 16.
Read MoreElection board’s partisan make-up is grounded in state constitution
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Melinda Katz leads Tiffany Cabán by 60 votes, with court challenges looming.
Read MoreOPINION: Bring the national Climate Crisis Town Hall to Queens
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One of the most important weapons we have in our fight against climate change is to simply talk about it.
Read MoreLIC pop-up is serving Greek food and good vibes
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The Courtyard is a seasonal pop-up eatery opening Aug. 1 at the revamped Long Island City hotel.
Read MoreKatz leads Queens DA primary by 60 votes, but 'the real action' is about to begin.
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“The real action starts next week. That’s when this goes to court.”
Read More‘Expedited removal’ policy could affect Queens residents
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Queens has the largest undocumented population of any borough in the city: around 184,000 people.
Read MoreCity announces $58.4 million bike safety plan. Here’s how it will affect Queens.
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Several Queens neighborhoods that the DOT has identified as “priority districts,” including Corona, East Elmhurst and Jackson Heights, will receive protected bike lanes.
Read MoreCUNY York and LaGuardia receive interim presidents
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Two long-serving presidents at both schools have been temporarily replaced as the university system seeks new administrators to fill the roles.
Read MoreA ‘Magic’ BioBus is teaching kids about the environment at Astoria Houses
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At BioBus, students learn about marine ecology, peer through telescopes and conduct research projects based on the cove’s natural ecosystem.
Read MoreMTA task force will partner with cops to address subway homelessness
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“Homeless people often pose a danger to themselves and others.” Cuomo said.
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