Arraignments continue by video in Queens Criminal Court
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Meetings between defendants and their attorneys will also take place by video.
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City orders marshals to halt evictions 'indefinitely' amid COVID-19 emergency
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“No one should be forced from their home and onto the street.”
Read MoreJail oversight board calls on city to release detainees to stop COVID-19
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The independent agency that oversees Rikers Island and other municipal jails has urged the city to release detainees in order to stop the spread of COVID-19, joining a growing movement of advocates and public defenders organizations that have championed drastic criminal justice measures to stem the outbreak.
Read MoreTenant advocates celebrate temporary eviction moratorium
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“The eviction moratorium and court closure means that now our clients don't have to choose between defending their homes and protecting their health.”
Read MoreAdvocates call for ICE to halt courthouse arrests during COVID-19 outbreak
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“The releasing of immigrants, halting of ICE enforcement, and closing of all immigration courts is a matter of urgent public safety.”
Read MoreThe special election for Queens BP will still happen — some day
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“The Mayor plans to select a new date for the election soon,” a spokesperson told the Eagle Monday evening.
Read MoreFamilies brace for financial impact of COVID-19 school, work shutdowns
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“We don’t know how long we can last without work.”
Read MoreQueens Village GOP cancels Steve Bannon gala
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“Our 145th Anniversary Lincoln Dinner will not take place.”
Read MoreNew York closes bars and restaurants to stop spread of COVID-19
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“There’s no way I’m going to be able to meet rent and all my bills just by making deliveries.”
Read MoreQueens Public Library closed until further notice
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The Queens Public Library has shut its doors in an attempt to stem the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
Read MoreAstoria organizers assist neighbors in need during COVID crisis
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“A little love and attention might go a long way, but they're not inclined to ask for it.”
Read MoreAUBRY: It’s time to ‘HALT’ solitary confinement in New York once and for all
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‘In isolation, people cut their arms, bang their heads against concrete walls, swallow objects and tie sheets around their necks.’
Read MoreState halts evictions, trials continue as courts cut back to ‘essential’ functions
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“These initiatives are part of our continuing and evolving efforts to assure the operation of the courts in the safest possible manner.”
Read MoreNYC schools will close and move to remote learning starting next week
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All New York City Schools will be closed through at least April 20 and moving to online learning by March 23 due to the coronavirus outbreak, Mayor Bill de Blasio and School Chancellor Richard Carrana announced Sunday night.
Read MoreQueens borough president race postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
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The Queens borough president special election has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday evening.
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