LaGuardia College Has Major Role in City’s Cybersecurity Plan

LaGuardia College Has Major Role in City’s Cybersecurity Plan

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.

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Everett Palmer Died in Police Custody. His Family Still Wants Answers.

Everett Palmer Died in Police Custody. His Family Still Wants Answers.

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.

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Legal Aid Attorneys Plan Kavanaugh Protest Today

Legal Aid Attorneys Plan Kavanaugh Protest Today

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.


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Is Queens Getting a Pro Soccer Team?

Is Queens Getting a Pro Soccer Team?

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.

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Queens Courts Wait to See Raise the Age’s Impact

Queens Courts Wait to See Raise the Age’s Impact

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.

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