New York bans legal defense that discriminates against gay and trans people
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The bill signing took place as New Yorkers participated in the Pride march marking the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.
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U.S. Supreme Court begins to restrain government forfeitures and fines
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In recent years, prior to its ruling in the Indiana case, the Supreme Court had taken certain steps to restrict excessive fines and forfeitures.
Read MoreHarriet Tubman could receive statue in U.S. Capitol thanks to Queens Rep.’s bill
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A statue in D.C. would provide some comfort to Americans who had hoped to see Tubman’s likeness on U.S. currency.
Read MoreHow to spend July 4 weekend in Queens
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You don’t even need to get out of town to celebrate Independence Day in style.
Read MoreQueens ADAs celebrate legacy of late-Judge Brown
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“I’ve been 47 years in this office. I won’t repeat what my first day was like, but I assure you, if you think things are unsettled now, they’re actually calm compared to 47 years ago,.”
Read MoreLawsuit claims Macy’s discriminates against people with minor criminal histories
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“Collateral consequences from convictions, such as discriminatory hiring policies, serve only to further punish and marginalize already vulnerable communities.”
Read MorePride Day letter to NYPD urges reflection on over-policing and anti-LGBTQIA discrimination
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“We hope … that all of us will be able to reflect on the past [and] consider where our fight for equal justice heads next.”
Read MoreOpinion: Climate crisis demands center stage at presidential debates
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“I can’t overstate how high the stakes are.”
Read MoreJudge says defense team can still represent man charged with murder in cop’s death
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Another Legal Aid attorney represented a potential witness in the case, prompting prosecutor Shawn Clark to file a motion claiming a conflict of interest.
Read More2020 is ‘The Year of the Parks’
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“A year when parks will be safer, greener and more accessible in every single season throughout the year.”
Read MoreDeportation halted for pregnant mom arrested by ICE outside Queens Family Court
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Advocates say ICE’s presence in and around courthouses endangers immigrants, who are less inclined to seek justice as victims or witnesses for fear of deportation.
Read MoreOPINION: Paid Personal Time should be a right and not a privilege
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“It’s time we demand more for the nearly one million New Yorkers working longer and harder without a single paid day off to rest or tend to important life events.”
Read MoreNorth Carolina man convicted of shooting former friend at baby shower
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Robert DeJesus was attending a family member’s baby shower in Rochdale Village when Brian White shot him multiple times following an argument.
Read MoreOrganizers denounce over-development, real estate industry influence at symbolic site
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The modern zoning code is manipulated, and changes rubber-stamped, by developer-friendly members of the DCP, said organizers.
Read MoreQueens Complete Count Committee continues work in wake of SCOTUS decision
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New York City is home to 3.1 million immigrants and Mayor Bill de Blasio hailed the court’s decision as “a key victory.”
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