Holmes becomes first woman to serve as NYPD Chief of Patrol
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Holmes is the highest-ranking uniformed woman in department history.
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Four Queens Civil Court seats, four candidates, four St. John's Law alums
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Who are the four Queens Civil Court candidates on the ballot?
Read MoreOPINION: Girl Scouts get out the vote, despite COVID challenges
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Meridith Maskara is the CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater New York.
Read MoreTwo Queens park projects win prizes for sustainability and design
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"As we face down a looming climate crisis amid a void of federal leadership, cities all across the globe are stepping up to take action and advance climate solutions.”
Read MoreTenants at Astoria luxury tower demand landlord rehire fired workers
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“We are not afraid to use our rent dollars somewhere else.”
Read MoreQueens hospitals will increase number of nurses specializing in sex assault care, with funding from Lee
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“Specialized, sensitive forensic care can make all the difference in the immediate aftermath of rape and/or sexual assault, not just in the ultimate pursuit of justice but in the survivor’s own agency and power.”
Read MoreCouncil bill would encourage parents to delay gender-assignment procedures for intersex infants
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“The cornerstone to sexual and reproductive rights is the right we all have to autonomy and control over our destinies.”
Read MoreLatest COVID case in Queens DA's Office fuels concerns ahead of jury trial restart
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“Why they let an intern go into a courtroom to observe something — it’s reckless and it’s ridiculous.”
Read MoreResidents recover stolen ‘Welcome to Ozone Park’ sign
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“I’m happy that the sign has been recovered but the NYPD investigation into who took it down is still ongoing.”
Read MoreDOT set to begin work on Flushing Busway next month
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“By prioritizing bus riders on one of the city's busiest streets, the busway will also serve as a beacon of equity in a diverse community.”
Read MoreThe justice system is a revolving door. Here's how we stop it.
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“I left the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office because the office tried to squeeze the thirst for change out of me.”
Read MoreOver 80 attorneys urge NY court leaders to retain Justice Bernice Siegal
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“Judge Siegal’s intimate familiarity with her cases is what makes her irreplaceable to Queens County.”
Read MoreThree cheers for Neir’s: Owner set to sign new lease on 191-year-old Woodhaven bar
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”There is some good news in the world.”
Read MoreCommonpoint Queens has distributed 1 million pounds of food since March
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The nonprofit organization Commonpoint Queens has distributed more than 1 million pounds of food since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City.
Read MoreRockaway Community Justice Center offers a second chance for low-level offenders
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“A low-level offense should not equal a life sentence for our young people. Unfortunately that’s what’s happened too often in communities of color in the Rockaways, with young people locked out of employment, housing, job opportunities.”
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