Vocal-NY organizes massive voter drive in Queensbridge and Ravenswood Houses
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Starting Tuesday, VOCAL-NY will visit every apartment in the Queensbridge and Ravenswood Houses.
Read MoreNFL star tackles justice reform at Queens DA forum
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All seven Democratic candidates for Queens District Attorney will address prosecutorial policies and criminal justice reform.
Read MoreIn Queens DA race, a spectrum of perspectives on city jails plan
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Each candidate agrees that the Rikers Island jails, as currently constructed, are outdated and dangerous and need to be close. They differ on what to do next.
Read MoreThree Queens DA candidates withstand ballot petition challenge
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To qualify to appear on the primary ballot, candidates had to submit at least 4,000 valid signatures from registered Democrats residing in Queens by April 4.
Read MoreVan Bramer announces bid for borough president
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Current Borough President Melinda Katz is term-limited at the end of 2021, but would vacate the position earlier if she wins the race for Queens District Attorney.
Read MoreOPINION: Chief ADA John Ryan's lecture to Queens residents was a first
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“I have never seen an acting DA criticize the way candidates communicate with the voters.”
Read MoreCabán Will Appear on Democratic Primary Ballot for DA
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Despite a general objection filed against her petition, no specifications were submitted.
Read MoreDA Race Drama: Malik’s team takes on Cabán, with more objections pending
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“[We] intend to file general objections to the petitions of several candidates to ensure they do the same.”
Read MoreKatz, Malik and Cabán first to file DA petitions
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In order to appear on the ballot, candidates must file at least 4,000 valid signatures from registered Democrats who live in Queens County.
Read MoreQueens DA Candidates Endorse Pay Parity For Public Defenders, Prosecutors with Corporation Counsel
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“It is long past time for the city to pay the lawyers we fund to represent New Yorkers every day.”
Read MoreSchool Policing Budget Spike Is Fuel for School-to-Prison Pipeline, Activists Say
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“The city should be investing in support like guidance counselors, not things that criminalize young people of color in schools.”
Read MoreDA Candidates Stake Out Positions on Sex Work Decriminalization
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Candidates’ responses ranged: from a willingness to consider the issue, to a call for limited prosecution and diversion alternatives, to support for decriminalization.
Read MoreDA Candidates Describe Plans For Increasing Office Diversity
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In Queens, no single racial or ethnic group makes up more than a third of the population.
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