City 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 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 MoreThe jail plan will likely pass. And the towers are getting smaller.
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Where do New York City Council members stand on the jail plan?
Read MoreQueens nonprofits receive cash infusion ahead of 2020 census
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Queens funding recipients include Asian Americans for Equality and the CHAZAQ Organization USA.
Read MoreUlrich backs Richards in response to police union’s scathing mailer
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“I don’t always agree with him on every issue but when it comes to public safety and police matters he’s tough, but fair.”
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 MoreAdvocates rally for Layleen Polanco at City Hall Wednesday
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Activists will “demand accountability and lay out policy changes that must happen to end the convergence of carceral systems that led to Polanco’s death.”
Read MoreDe Blasio, Johnson agree on 2020 budget; will fund public defender pay parity
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Other features of the budget include $60 million toward retrofitting city government buildings for the city’s Green New Deal initiative and $5 million toward Vision Zero.
Read MoreLawmakers introduce bill to decriminalize sex work
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“We want sex workers to be able to stand up for themselves and to stand up for each other.”
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In the wake of anti-Semitic violence, New Yorkers remember the Holocaust
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“The Holocaust reminds us of the worst that can happen when people turn their backs to hatred, racism and oppression, instead of confronting them head on.”
Read MoreCity picks up the tab for detainees who pick up the phone
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The Department of Correction is covering the cost of calls for people in custody.
Read MorePublic defenders rally for pay parity with corporation counsel
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The council’s proposed budget included $15 million in funding to increase pay for public defenders.
Read MoreExpanded Interpretation Services Coming to 14 Polling Locations In Queens
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The Board of Elections filling gaps in interpretation services at polling stations by providing interpretation in six new languages: Russian, Haitian Creole, Italian, Arabic, Polish and Yiddish.
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