Southeast Queens could decide the race for Queens DA
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AOC and Constantinides support a ‘renewable Rikers Island’
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“If you put solar panels on 25 percent of Rikers Island, we will be able to close every toxic power plant that has been opened in the last two decades in New York City.”
Read MoreOPINION: Queens DA race is too important to miss
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“Whoever wins this seat will undoubtedly hold it for the rest of their life.”
Read MoreHomes built shortly after 1978 aren't necessarily safe from lead paint
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Lead paint poses a unique threat to children, who may crawl around on floors with paint dust, or chew on a windowsill that contains old lead paint.
Read MoreOPINION: Queens is ready to reform the criminal justice system
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“Despite the progress we’ve made for our city, we are still far from a reformed criminal justice system.”
Read MoreNYC’s ‘Bail Bond Bill of Rights’ law is designed to better inform customers
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Advocates want to see an end to the bail bond system completely.
Read MoreOPINION: Faith-based initiative a priority for Queens DA candidate Betty Lugo
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“Betty Lugo’s interest in us, and on making a faith-based initiative a priority in her campaign for Queens borough District Attorney, is very promising.”
Read MoreSeven charged with running international sports betting scheme based in Astoria
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The alleged enterprise used an 800-phone number and wire room based in Costa Rica, where sports betting is legal.
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Star striker Villa, CM Moya condemn Trump decision to strip soccer, English classes from immigrant kids
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“These kids might not have hugged their parent’s in weeks … But when they get a chance to chase a ball around the pitch, they get to feel at home.”
Read MoreNYPD amends patrol guide to curb 'walking while trans' arrests
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“It is a testament to their bravery in coming forward that we are seeing any shift at all.”
Read MorePublic defenders urge mayor to fund pay parity in video message
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“It’s an issue of value. So it’s valuing our clients. It’s valuing the people that do the work.”
Read More‘Scoop’ — city seizes and freezes 46 ice cream trucks in $4.5 million ticket scheme
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“No New Yorker is above the law — especially those who try to ignore public safety laws and create dangerous situations for pedestrians, bikers and drivers.”
Read MoreQueens DA’s Office hosts 70 summer interns
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Acting Queens District Attorney John Ryan himself began his career as a prosecutor after serving as an intern in the DA’s office.
Read MoreJudge derails MTA’s dismissal of disability discrimination case
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The majority of the MTA’s 472 subway stations are currently inaccessible for people with disabilities.
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