DA Brown, President Katz Offer Hundreds of Low-Level Offenders A Clean Slate

DA Brown, President Katz Offer Hundreds of Low-Level Offenders A Clean Slate

More than 400 people made the trip to Universal Church on Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside on Saturday in order to attend the Second Chance Summons Warrant Forgiveness Event, where over 350 participants were able to get their low-level summonses cleared without fear of arrest, according to Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown.

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Lancman To Host Screening of Eric Garner Documentary at Queens Library

Lancman To Host Screening of Eric Garner Documentary at Queens Library

“Police chokeholds are already banned under NYPD rules, but the senseless death of Eric Garner made clear that these guidelines are not working to deter use of this dangerous maneuver,” said Lancman in a statement to the Eagle.

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Legal Aid Attorneys Plan Kavanaugh Protest Today

Legal Aid Attorneys Plan Kavanaugh Protest Today

Attorneys from the Legal Services Staff Association (LSSA) and the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys (ALAA) are planning a one-hour walkout Thursday at 1 p.m. outside Queens Housing Court. to protest the potential appointment of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.


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Latino Lawyers President Picks Up New Endorsements in Assembly Race

Latino Lawyers President Picks Up New Endorsements in Assembly Race

State Sen. Michael Gianaris and State Assembly Member Aravella Simotas both threw their support behind Cruz at a press conference in Jackson Heights. Last month, Cruz defeated incumbent Ari Espinal in the Democratic primary.

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Women's Rights Leaders Champion Gender Equity at Borough Hall

Women's Rights Leaders Champion Gender Equity at Borough Hall

Members of the New York City Commission on Gender Equity will convene at Queens Borough Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today to discuss how Queens residents can prevent, reduce and eliminate gender-based violence. Photo courtesy of CUNY TV

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