Queens Theatre hosts support sessions for Asian Americans amid hate crime surge
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The Queens Theatre is kicking off a new program intended to create a safe and supportive space for Asian American and Pacific Islanders.
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Candidates urge NYC to exempt accessibility costs from matching funds spending cap
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“Making our campaigns accessible and inclusive to all New Yorkers should not feel like a luxury cost.”
Read MoreHusband of Queens judge runs for Bronx civil court seat
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“Because it’s an elected position you want to have some reason to claim the community, but it’s not legally required.”
Read MoreOne year after first Rikers COVID death, advocates push parole reform law
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The Less Is More Act would overhaul parole in New York
Read MoreVan Bramer and Choe cross-endorse ahead of Flushing business tour
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The progressive candidates visited Flushing Saturday.
Read MoreCivil Court candidate runs to become Queens’ first openly gay judge
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Queens judicial candidate Michael Goldman has practiced law for more than 25 years.
Read MoreQueens DA declines to prosecute cop who appeared to kneel on man’s neck
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“There is insufficient evidence of an unlawful method of restraint.”
Read MoreMore than 93K New Yorkers got a COVID vaccine Thursday
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“That's the most by far that's been achieved in a single day.”
Read MoreQueens woman sues cop for filming sex, slams 'gaslighting' prosecutors
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“It’s evidence of your instability, madam. Your instability alone is sufficient reason not to pursue it.”
Read MoreJamaica man charged with murder in beating death of neighbor
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He faces up to life in prison.
Read MoreDetainees moved out of NYC’s lone private jail as federal contract expires
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The Queens Detention Facility’s federal contract ended March 31.
Read MoreAt ‘Chai chat,’ Queens judge shares advice with South Asian Indo-Caribbean Bar
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“I love doing this … to get you all to get excited about being in law.”
Read MoreNew York enacts law to limit solitary confinement
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“For far too long, countless people have needlessly suffered and died in solitary confinement in New York State prisons and jails.”
Read MoreNY court officers ordered to complete anti-racism training to end ‘culture of toxicity’
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“The initiatives announced today will reaffirm our commitment to treat all court users with equal dignity and respect.”
Read MoreLGBTQ and Catholic identities should not exist in opposition
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Growing up both gay and Catholic, the two often seemed diametrically opposed, both sides rejecting the other.
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