State budget includes ‘One Day’ law provision for immigrant offenders
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The act will amend New York Penal Law to shorten the maximum jail sentences for certain class A misdemeanors to avoid triggering deportation proceedings.
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The vibrant Phagwah Parade infuses Richmond Hill with color
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A light rain fell on the 21 floats that drove along the route, but that didn’t stop parade-goers from livening up the atmosphere with gallons of bright powdered paint.
Read MoreJudge denies defense motions after anonymous letter rocks Vetrano trial
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“You are defending Mr. Chanel Lewis in which you do not have full disclosure of information.”
Read MoreLIC man hit with 3,201-count indictment for promoting child sex abuse
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An LIC man allegedly downloaded, saved and then shared thousands of photos and videos of children as young three years old being sexually abused by adults.
Read MoreThe 105th Precinct in Eastern Queens leads the borough in EDP Calls
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The precinct had 3,658 EDP calls made to 911 last year — about 10 EDP calls per day.
Read MoreSex workers condemn massage parlor raids amid proposed crackdown in Flushing
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“NYPD out of massage parlors!” they chanted, in English and Mandarin.
Read MoreOp-ed: Before you can help small businesses, you have to save them first
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“For our nightlife business owners, there are serious, unintended consequences to having no rights when leases expire.”
Read MorePreventive health program satisfies the diverse tastes of Jackson Heights
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“With healthy food, you can make a lot of progress with chronic diseases.”
Read MoreVolunteer-powered Astoria Park Alliance brings conservation to Western Queens
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An entirely volunteer-based nonprofit group advocates for the conservation and sustainability of Astoria Park, a nearly 60-acre park located along the East River.
Read MoreWhere do seniors turn when they need a roommate?
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She had retired, and didn’t want to sacrifice the things that she loved — going on vacation, shopping, going out and having fun — to pay her rent.
Read MoreTattoo parlor manager pleads guilty to assaulting gay couple without facing hate crime charge
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“I won’t be getting tattooed here anymore.”
Read MoreHow Will District 19 Spend $1 Million?
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A new gymnasium or a portable STEM lab? Why not both?
Read MoreDSNY Invites Artists to Beautify Garbage Trucks
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The Department of Sanitation encourages both professional and amateur artists from across the city to submit designs for its first-ever “Trucks of Art” project.
Read MoreFor 28 Years, the Courthouse Has Been ‘Just Peachy’ For Chief Clerk Kersh
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“When you start working in the court system and you realize all the information that is available to you, you realize how important it is to protect that information.”
Read MoreMayor meets with Koslowitz, community leaders about jail behind closed doors
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“The purpose is to gain valuable initial feedback before having broader community meetings that will be open press.”
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