Welcoming Jackson Heights Is the Anchor of My Life
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Miss Colombia, aka Osvaldo Gomez, was a beloved figure in Jackson Heights. Gomez was found dead in Jacob Riis Park Thursday. // Photo courtesy of Daniel Dromm’s Office
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NYPD Continues to Withhold Key Fare Evasion Info, Lancman Says
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Though the NYPD released some fare evasion arrest data Wednesday, they continue to withhold key information in violation of city law, say Councilmember Rory Lancman and the Community Service Society of New York.
Read MoreMajor Crime Down, But Murder, Rape Increase in Queens
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In terms of overall crime, September was the safest month on record, according to the NYPD. But the rates of murder and rape keep rising this year.
Read MoreFraud-ian Slip: 2 Queens Therapists Busted For Phony Billing
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Two Queens therapists were among eight mental healthcare providers charged with a massive Medicaid fraud in federal court for the Eastern District of New York Thursday.
Read MoreLaGuardia College Has Major Role in City’s Cybersecurity Plan
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On Tuesday, The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) unveiled its plans to partner with LaGuardia Community College and other institutions to create a Global Cyber Center in Chelsea and another space in SoHo. The goal is to transform New York City into a cybersecurity leader.
Read MoreEverett Palmer Died in Police Custody. His Family Still Wants Answers.
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In April, Queens native and military veterans Everett Palmer turned himself in to police for a DUI warrant in Pennsylvania. Two days later he was dead. Nearly six months later, Palmer’s family, friends and local leaders are still searching for answers to how and why Palmer died in police custody.
Read MoreLegal Aid Attorneys Plan Kavanaugh Protest Today
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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.
Trump Family MCI Fraud Exposed, Highlighting Gianaris, Barnwell Bill
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President Donald Trump received more than $413 million from his father Fred’s real estate empire, the majority of which he pocketed thanks to tax and real estate schemes, a New York Times investigation revealed on Tuesday.
Read MoreIs Queens Getting a Pro Soccer Team?
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In the days since Council Member Francisco Moya and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz posed for a photo with Spanish soccer legend David Villa, one tidbit released from Katz’ press team has intrigued soccer fans in the borough — and throughout the United States.
Read MoreDA’s Office Welcomes 25 New Prosecutors
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More than two dozen attorneys joined the district attorney’s office Monday after completing an assistant DA training program.
Read MoreWeprin's Jailhouse Body Scan Bill Becomes Law
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On Tuesday, de Blasio praised new legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that will enable Rikers Island corrections officers to use airport-style body scanners to search for blades hidden in detainees’ bodies.
Read MoreCourt Officers Union Boss Plans Queens Protest
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New York State Court Officers Association Dennis Quirk is not happy with the implementation of the Raise the Age law and he’s not shy about it.
Read MoreQueens Courts Wait to See Raise the Age’s Impact
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Two days into New York’s new Raise the Age law Queens Family Court has yet to see significant changes — though court officers say they are waiting to see how the law unfolds. A similar attitude persists throughout the court system.
Read MoreLegal Aid, Katz Renew Push For Conviction Sealing
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“Know Your Rights Week: Closing Cases, Opening Doors” public workshops will take place in various parts of the borough from Oct. 24 to 26. The workshops enable attendees to meet with lawyers to confidentially discuss how to apply to seal their non-violent criminal conviction records and clean up their rap sheet.
Read MoreLatino Lawyers President Picks Up New Endorsements in Assembly Race
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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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