Queens reps look for answers about bail from DAs
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“We have grave concerns that excessive bail amounts are leading to unnecessary pretrial detention and contributing to a humanitarian crisis in New York City’s jail system.”
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Longshot Queens council candidate’s campaign ends in chaos
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Canvassers, most of whom were homeless, said they were promised their wages at the end of their shift on Election Day – Fatima Baryab’s campaign said otherwise.
Read MoreSurprise in Civil Court: Republican candidate leads in judicial race
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Joseph Kasper runs for a seat on the bench nearly every year on principal. However, the next time he runs, he’ll likely be running for reelection.
Read MoreRepublicans make a statement in Queens, unofficial results show
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Several Republican candidates showed strong results in races throughout Queens Tuesday night, leading in a handful of contests.
Read MoreQueens council race pits progressive strategy against Republican strength
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South Queens District 32 is gearing up for a primary that will test a divided electorate.
Read MoreAdams talks Queens, Rikers and the courts
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“The crisis we have in our city is clearly self-inflicted.”
Read MoreGov. signs bill allowing candidates to use chosen names in bids for office
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Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that expands the BOE’s definition of the word “name,” and would allow for candidates to use alternate, familiar or anglicized names in their bids for office.
Read MoreGianaris calls for professional diversity in Court of Appeals
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“Court of Appeals judges must be defined by a lifetime of legal excellence, but that cannot be limited to people in just a few, select fields.”
Read MoreRedistricting commission fails first test
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“They should be only considered what they are called in the constitution — drafts.”
Read MoreMaloney joins fight against Queens power plant
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“I’ve had enough of power plants going up in our district.”
Read MoreLeaders call on Hochul to ensure HERO Act goes into effect
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“The delay in HERO Act implementation has resulted in preventable danger of coronavirus spread in workplaces.”
Read MoreHochul becomes state’s first female governor
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Governor Kathy Hochul became the first woman to serve as New York’s top executive Tuesday.
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Advocates urge Hochul to take up anti-sexual assault agenda
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“Coming into office on the heels of yet another sexual harassment crisis, it is imperative that Governor Kathy Hochul address sexual violence.”
Read MoreQueens GOP nominates candidates to Supreme Court race
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“I think their message translates beyond party because judges are supposed to be non-partisan, fair and impartial.”
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