Districting quirk means Queens has key role in final Close Rikers plan
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A quirk of community districting gives Queens outsized influence on the final closure of the nine isolated and outdated jails on Rikers.
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Opinion: The time for a strong Conviction Integrity Unit in Queens is here
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“Ms. Katz’s promised CIU and other changes would place Queens at the cutting edge of criminal justice reform in the United States. But promises are empty without action. The time for action is approaching.”
Read MoreCity shrinks size of four proposed jails, including Kew Gardens detention tower
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The proposed jail sizes across the city decreased by an average of 90 feet based on several factors — including a revised jail population estimate.
Read MoreBus rider beats driver with umbrella for not moving fast enough
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The driver suffered a cut on his head and a bruised rib cage.
Read MoreRICHARDS: Close Rikers now or risk never closing it at all
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“I am proud to be voting yes on October 17.”
Read MoreForgery conviction kicked back to Queens court because judge did not explain his decisions
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Justice Hollie “did not make any credibility determinations or factual findings” on the record.
Read MoreTrump's ‘public charge’ rule blocked by federal judge
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The law was slated to go into effect Oct. 15.
Read MoreFar Rockaway food pantry takes bite out of student food insecurity
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Supermarket giant Stop & Shop has also chipped in to the pantry, providing the school with $10,000 worth of gift cards.
Read MoreAppellate judges reverse 2013 murder conviction, sending case back to Queens Supreme Court
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Barbara Perez was discovered dead on the floor of the Ridgewood gym Power Factory where she worked in August 2000.
Read MoreGrab your bike, strap on your helmet and cycle Sunnyside this weekend
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“They’re built, so let’s use them.”
Read MoreCity map change would forever ban Rikers jails
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The proposal comes amid growing pressure from progressive opponents of the plan, which would create a new 1,150-bed jail in every borough but Staten Island.
Read MoreGrand jury indicts Long Island man for murder of mother-in-law in Jamaica
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He faces 25 years in prison if convicted.
Read MoreQNS transit line proponents host ‘ales and rails’ at Glendale brewery
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The proposed 8.5 miles of track stretching from Eastern to Western Queens could benefit 6.6 million riders annually.
Read MoreYork NASA Aerospace Academy students visit national scientific conference
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The group of high school and college students were selected from York’s NASA Minority University Research and Education Project Aerospace Academy.
Read MoreNYPD: Overall crime is down, but rapes and hate crimes are on the rise
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Shooting incidents are also up.
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