Repeal of 50-a may prompt release of district attorneys’ problem cop lists
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“District attorneys, the city and law enforcement agencies can no longer hide behind Police Secrecy Law 50-a.”
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12 Queens councilmembers urge mayor to boost small business COVID relief
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“If they do not receive the appropriate level of aid, we will lose them forever.”
Read MoreWeprin criticized for ties to Jamaica real estate firm sued by state
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Attorney General Letitia James accused Zara Realty of “an egregious pattern” of tenant harassment and exploitation.
Read MoreSocial Distance: 0.1% of Queens voters visited early polling sites this weekend
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Just 1,742 of Queens’ 1.3 million registered voters cast their ballots early.
Read MoreYour guide to the Democratic primary for Queens Borough President
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Early voting is underway. Learn about the race and the five Democratic candidates.
Read MoreCuomo cuts off funding for police departments without plan to curb excessive force
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Departments must develop a plan to address over-policing in collaboration with local communities.
Read More16 days in Queens: Black Lives Matter movement grows from Arverne to Astoria
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Community members have taken to the streets to demand an end to racist police violence.
Read MoreJamaica church, ex-teacher sued twice for child sex abuse under state victim’s law
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The complaints accuse the church of doing nothing to stop the alleged sex abuse.
Read MoreBogus Corona ‘loot-out’ warning spurred swarm of cops and exposed divide among pols
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Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, State Sen. Jessica Ramos and Councilmember Francisco Moya say they regret the warning.
Read MoreProgressive group New York Communities for Change endorses Constantinides for Queens BP
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“Costa has proven he fight for affordability and climate justice.”
Read MoreCity’s guaranteed healthcare program will reach Queens in September
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“Our mission to bring affordable, quality healthcare to every New Yorker has never felt more urgent.”
Read MoreNYC expands Cure Violence model in Jamaica amid effort to end over-policing
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“We are involved in a human justice initiative where people at the center of the work that we do.”
Read MoreTenant lawyers urge state to slow housing court reopening plan
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“The prospect of eviction of thousands of individuals and families, do not represent the ideals of a fair and just court system.”
Read MorePublic defenders pack Black Lives Matter rally outside Queens Criminal Court
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Coordinated rallies took place at courthouses across NYC Monday.
Read MoreHomeless New Yorkers are far more likely to die of COVID-19, report finds
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“Government responses to the pandemic at every level have been far too slow.”
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