Catalina Cruz Sworn in to Assembly at Special Ceremony
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Cruz, a CUNY Law alum, is the first DREAMer elected to the state legislature. She grew up in the district she now represents.
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Celebs, Queens Leaders Team Up to Tackle Gun Violence
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Academy Award-winning actress Julianne Moore and bestselling author Deepak Chopra participated in the conversation
Read MoreJudge Lippman Weighs in on Queens DA Race
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Lippman, former chief judge of the Court of Appeals, also commended Lancman’s commitment to closing Rikers jails.
Read MoreDAs, Lawmakers And Advocates Rally to Freeze ICE Out of NY Courts
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ICE arrests inside and around New York courthouses increased by 1700 percent between 2016 and 2018.
Read MoreRhodes Scholar and 'Dreamer' Will Attend State of the Union
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Democratic Rep. Grace Meng says she invited Jin Park to attend Trump's address Tuesday in the hope of bringing more attention to his plight.
Read MoreAmazon’s Arrival Divides Unions at Council Hearing
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The battle raged outside the chamber as well.
Read MoreFormer Brooklyn District Attorney Charles “Joe” Hynes Dead at 83
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The Flatbush-born-and-raised Hynes had a remarkable career, beginning as a reformer and ending amid controversy.
Read MoreAmazon Seeks Senior Community Affairs Manager in Latest Job Posting
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The online retail giant and vast data repository is looking for a “Senior Manager, Community Affairs,” according to a listing.
Read MoreQueens Library Organizes Annual Albany Advocacy Trip
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Each year, librarians and library customers head to the State Capitol to advocate for more funding and resources.
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown Grounds Dozens of LGA Departures
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“We are professionals, and we are trained to work under stressful conditions. There are just certain things that we shouldn’t have to worry about.”
Read MoreFormer CCRB Chief Mina Malik Enters Queens DA Race
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In the months leading up to her announcement, Malik has been an outspoken advocate for criminal justice reform on social media.
Read MorePublic Defender Cabán Officially Enters Crowded DA Race
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“I am running to transform the Queens District Attorney Office after years of witnessing its abuses on the front lines.”
Read MoreCardozo High Unveils New Tech Center
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“Benjamin N. Cardozo High School is a beacon of excellence and attracts thousands of students each year.”
Read MoreLegislature passes Peralta DREAM Act for immigrant students
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The Sen. Jose Peralta New York State DREAM Act, easily passed the Democratic-controlled majority in the Senate.
Read MoreEDC Releases Two Task Force Proposals for Willets Point
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The first proposal for the remaining 17 acres calls for creating “a true, high-density, mixed-use district” that is “primarily residential.”
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