Giant Storm Barriers in NYC Could Put Our Communities At Risk

Giant Storm Barriers in NYC Could Put Our Communities At Risk

Hurricane Michael is the latest monster storm to rip into the coastal United States; one of a string of hurricanes that have brought destruction to countless communities—from here in Queens to Florida, Puerto Rico and beyond. And as a new global report by the United Nations’ climate panel warned last week, these storms will continue to pummel our communities unless we change course, and quickly.

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Ramos Launches Visioning Sessions For District 13 Constituents

Ramos Launches Visioning Sessions For District 13 Constituents

Jessica Ramos, the Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for the 13th District of the New York State Senate announced on Monday the launch of Visioning Sessions: two-hour long gatherings that will give District 13 residents the opportunity to voice their concerns.

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Sprawling Court System A Quirk of Queens Past

Sprawling Court System A Quirk of Queens Past

With nearly 2.4 million residents dealing with countless issues, Queens was destined to have a vast legal system. But, as anyone who has traveled from Laurelton to Long Island City for early morning jury duty can attest, it certainly is sprawling too.

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Brooklyn Judge Warns El Chapo Lawyers’ About Threatening Text

Brooklyn Judge Warns El Chapo Lawyers’ About Threatening Text

As attorneys for the alleged drug kingpin Joaquin Guzman Loera, better known as “El Chapo,” continue to push to delay the start of his trial, the Brooklyn federal court judge in charge of the case warned one of his attorneys to stop texting government witnesses.

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