Council Bill Would Ban Plastic Straws, Bags, Forks and More
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Espinal’s bill, formally known as Int. 1407-2019, would ban “single-use plastics for which there is a reasonable sustainable alternative,” his office said.
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CM Vallone: College Point Site Is ‘Worst Possible Location for a Homeless Shelter’
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“The administration’s efforts to address our most vulnerable populations have too often resulted in communities being silenced.”
Read MoreNational Court Reporting Week Recognizes the Fastest Fingers in New York
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Court reporting is a particularly valuable job, though reporters’ essential function can be overlooked by people unfamiliar with courtroom proceedings.
Read MoreABA Issues Guidance for Judges Performing Same-Sex Marriages
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“The public is entitled to expect that judges will perform their activities and duties fairly, impartially and free from bias and prejudice.”
Read MoreSuspect Charged with Murder in NYPD Friendly Fire Death
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Detective Brian Simonsen died after being hit once in the chest by crossfire as he and six other officers fired 42 shots at suspect Christopher Ransom.
Read MoreViolent Rap Lyrics, Videos Can Be Used as Evidence, U.S. Appeals Court Rules
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‘The videos are plainly relevant.’
Read MoreQueens Democrats’ Endorsement Process Angers Several Members
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“It's time we stamped out the last remnants of its Tammany Hall habits.”
Read MoreTV Personality Imprisoned for Ripping Off Immigrants Now Runs Legal Services Firm Geared to South Asians in Queens
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The Jackson Heights company connects clients with attorneys.
Read MoreAmazon Cancels LIC Deal
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“Like a petulant child, Amazon insists on getting its way or takes its ball and leaves.”
Read MoreWoman Raped by Rikers Guard Wins $500,000 Suit Against City
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The woman, known as “Jane Doe,” was raped by officers Jose Cosme and Leonard McNeil when she was detained at the Rose M. Singer Center.
Read MoreInteractive Map Plots Vehicle Collision Hotspots In Queens
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Motor vehicle collisions have steadily risen in Queens and citywide over the past five years.
Read MoreRumbling Trucks on a Once-Quiet Street Prompt Complaints Heard Citywide
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Residents say the trucks are traveling along the route as early as 5 a.m.r.
Read MoreQueens College President Named First Latino CUNY Chancellor
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Matos Rodríguez, 56, has served as Queens College’s president since 2014 and was appointed to the position after a vote by the CUNY Board of Trustees.
Read MoreCandidates Address School Segregation After DOE Releases Report
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None of the candidates at the forum called on the city to eliminate the Specialized High School Admission Test.
Read MoreNYPD Detective Killed in Devastating Richmond Hill 'Friendly Fire' Incident
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Detective Brian Simonsen, a 19-year veteran of the NYPD, was shot after responding to report of an armed robbery inside a T-Mobile store.
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