Districting quirk means Queens has key role in final Close Rikers plan
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A quirk of community districting gives Queens outsized influence on the final closure of the nine isolated and outdated jails on Rikers.
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Opinion: The time for a strong Conviction Integrity Unit in Queens is here
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“Ms. Katz’s promised CIU and other changes would place Queens at the cutting edge of criminal justice reform in the United States. But promises are empty without action. The time for action is approaching.”
Read MoreCity shrinks size of four proposed jails, including Kew Gardens detention tower
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The proposed jail sizes across the city decreased by an average of 90 feet based on several factors — including a revised jail population estimate.
Read MoreRICHARDS: Close Rikers now or risk never closing it at all
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“I am proud to be voting yes on October 17.”
Read MoreTrump's ‘public charge’ rule blocked by federal judge
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The law was slated to go into effect Oct. 15.
Read MoreCity map change would forever ban Rikers jails
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The proposal comes amid growing pressure from progressive opponents of the plan, which would create a new 1,150-bed jail in every borough but Staten Island.
Read MoreSoutheast Queens sees uptick in trash hauled through its streets, according to report
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Southeast Queens residents complain about the strong smell, air pollution and road hazards from the increased number of commercial waste trucks.
Read MoreLieutenant governor honors Richmond Hill business that employs the visually impaired
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Nearly 70 percent of working age individuals with severe vision impairments lack full time employment, according to the National Federation of the Blind.
Read MorePols honor late State Sen. José Peralta with street naming
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Peralta was the first Dominican-American elected to the New York Senate when he took office in 2010.
Read MoreOpinion: Create more ‘specialized’ high schools to level the playing field
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“One high stakes test should not determine if a child goes to an elite high school or a mediocre one in his or her neighborhood.”
Read MoreChaotic Glendale shelter hearing elicits anti-homeless hate and discrimination
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“Put them in a separate area away from society.”
Read MoreActing Queens DA John Ryan will step down when next DA takes office
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“I don’t think it would be helpful for the next DA or for me to stay around.”
Read MoreJournalist's court challenge would reveal uncounted Queens DA primary ballots
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“They counted the votes in Florida after Bush v. Gore — and they should do it in Queens.”
Read MoreNYC voter guides will now have sign language option
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Election Day will be on Nov. 5, where residents will be voting on offices like Queens District Attorney.
Read MoreCM Richards announces bid for Queens BP
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Southeast Queens Councilmember Donovan Richards officially announced his candidacy for Queens borough president on Wednesday, throwing his hat into the ring for a position that could open up in a 2020 special election.
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