New York expands key consumer protection law aimed at financial fraud
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Cuomo said the new law would help counteract the erosion of consumer financial protections under President Donald Trump.
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GOP nominee for Queens DA wants respect for cops, return to 'law and order'
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To Murray, the justice reform proposals championed by Melinda Katz, the Democratic nominee for DA, will only make things worse.
Read MoreCatholics question why first American saint will not be included in city statue initiative
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Cabrini was canonized in 1946, and was named the patron saint of immigrants in 1950. She received 219 votes to become a statue.
Read MoreRacist graffiti continues to stain Jackson Heights CVS as corporation delays removal
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“We are an incredibly vibrant and diverse community so it’s especially appalling in a South Asian community. We wish CVS would stand with us too against this sort of hate.”
Read MoreBorough Hall to host town hall on Trump’s ‘public charge’ rule
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Katz’ town hall, in partnership with the New York Immigration Coalition, will address what that could mean for immigrants potentially impacted by the change.
Read MoreAs borough president, Elizabeth Crowley would fight for Queens’ ‘fair share’
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“I just think we haven’t been able to express the feelings of the residents loud enough. We haven’t gone into the arena and fought for our fair share here.”
Read MoreUS Tennis Center shortchanged the city, comptroller audit finds
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“Any corporate entity leasing land from the city must pay its fair share of rent – no ifs, ands, or buts about it.”
Read MoreDespite vacancy, Queens DA election winner will take office Jan. 1, 2020
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The winner of the November general election will take over for late DA Richard Brown, who died in May after 28 years in office.
Read MoreFollow the money in the likely special election for Queens BP
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Hundreds of thousands of dollars have poured into the campaign committees of six likely candidates.
Read MoreWith federal budget decisions looming, Queens groups rally for funding
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The calls to action comes at a time when federal funding for human services has dropped by about $300 million in less than a decade.
Read MoreCritics blast council for jail plan calendar conflict
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The hearing is scheduled for Sept. 5.
Read MoreForest Park skate park gets a gnarly makeover
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Holden said that after he visited the skate park last fall and saw 20 to 30 kids skating despite 30 degree weather, he wanted to allocate more funds to it.
Read MoreInteractive results from the Democratic Primary for Queens District Attorney
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See updated interactive results in the Queens District Attorney Democratic Primary
Read MoreNew state laws expands protections and compensation for crime victims
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Cuomo signed several pieces of legislation Wednesday, including a law that allows victims of domestic violence to seek damages from perpetrators who violate orders of protection.
Read MoreAG James sues Trump to stop ‘public charge’ rule change
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James slapped the administration with a lawsuit against the so-called “public charge” rule Tuesday, beginning a new chapter in James’ battle against the president's policies.
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