National Network for Safe Communities celebrates 10th Anniversary at conference
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Advocates urge State Senate to pass criminal record relief for trafficking victims
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Advocates and attorneys now recognize that traffickers force their immigrant victims to perform various crimes in addition to sex work, such theft and drug offenses.
Read MoreLeader in re-entry services talks Layleen Polanco, closing Rosie’s and city jails plan
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“We don’t think that someone should have to sit on Rikers because they’re homeless and don’t have somewhere to go … “
Read MoreIt’s In Queens! June 14 - 16
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Outdoor goes indoors. New works complement golden oldies. Loud gets silent. Dogs mix with birds. Esoteric becomes pop.
Read MoreNew development closes Flushing’s quintessential small businesses
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"All these new developers moving in are basically cashing in on the economic activity that the smaller businesses created.”
Read MoreUpcoming ‘Flushing's World Fair’ highlights neighborhood small businesses
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Flushing has the most businesses of any neighborhood in Queens, according to an economic report about the borough by the Office of the State Comptroller in 2018.
Read MoreOPINION: The real test for our new district attorney
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“Will our Chief Law Enforcement Officer continue to tolerate the totally lawless environment that is Rikers Island … ?”
Read MoreNY State Court Reporters Association addresses reporting shortage at Queens summit
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the sector is set to grow only three percent by 2026, though the demand is far higher.
Read MoreRenowned artist opens new art center in LIC
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The venue will become one of the largest privately-owned art centers in the neighborhood.
Read MoreMaps plot the cash flow of five Queens DA candidates
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Not a single candidate received many contributions from Southeast Queens.
Read MoreBill that could protect trafficking survivors from deportation has yet to reach floor in Albany
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“Immigrants cannot wait another year.”
Read More‘Because I’m an idiot:’ Stray shooter sentenced for accidentally wounding LIC teacher
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When asked by police how many times he shot the gun during the shooting, Brown replied, “Well, how many shell casings did you find?”
Read MoreDecision pending on prosecutors’ request to disqualify defense in NYPD murder case
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The Queens District Attorney’s Office argued in April that disqualifying the Legal Aid Society defense team is in the best interest of defendant Christopher Ransom.
Read MoreProbation officers union claim gender discrimination in complaint against city
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“It is time for the City to show it is committed to supporting the dedicated professionals who work in Probation.”
Read MoreSunnyside celebrates Flag Day with annual march
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Hank Beker, the Governor of the Kiwanis New York State District, served as parade grand marshall and led the procession to the ceremony.
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