Melinda Katz is running for Queens County District Attorney on a progressive platform, but criminal justice reformers question her 1995 vote to reinstate the death penalty.
Read MoreNationwide in 2016, more than 161,000 people were serving life sentences or virtual life sentences — prison terms that exceed life expectancy.
Read MoreAs a candidate for public advocate, Kim said he plans to reshape the office, focusing on private sector abuse — but one city watchdog is questioning that.
Read More“How we manage our built environment, as well as our public spaces, directly impacts the quality of business and residential life in the borough.”
Read MoreThe annual fundraiser will run through Dec. 20.
Read MoreKim has advocated to eliminate student loan debt for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers and has opposed corporate welfare.
Read MoreState Senator-elect Jessica Ramos will chair the Labor Committee, where she said she plans to focus on workers’ rights and labor organizing.
Read MoreIf you’re dreaming of a green holiday season this year, you’ll have to take care to shop and decorate with the planet in mind.
Read MoreThe 12 reputed members of MS-13 are accused of plotting to kill rivals from the Latin Kings gang and man who tried to leave MS-13.
Read MoreAt Churaman’s sentencing on Tuesday afternoon, Justice Kenneth Holder was shocked that the now 19-year-old continued to maintain his innocence.
Read More“Negotiations are a little complicated for Mr. Paz because it involves other members of his family. He’s interested in the welfare of his wife and two daughters.”
Read More“I firmly believe that any prosecution anywhere should be able to withstand the harshest of scrutiny.”
Read More“From their wine list to the menu, it’s all about Italy here.”
Read More“While the city has announced and established ferry service in other areas of the city, transportation deserts like Northeast Queens have been overlooked.”
Read MoreUlrich, the lone Republican in Queens’ City Council delegation, positioned himself as a counterweight to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
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