DA hosts gun buyback in Springfield Gardens this weekend
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Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz is teaming up with State Attorney General Letitia James and the NYPD to host a gun buyback in Springfield Gardens this weekend.
Stop and frisk’s racial disparities persist in Queens
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“This latest data from the NYPD shows that not enough has changed with the way the NYPD interacts with New Yorkers of color since the Mayor claims to have ended stop-and-frisk.”
Read MoreQueens Night Market finalizes vendors two weeks ahead of opening night
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“It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 months since we were last open.”
Read MoreQueens hotel wins case against city appraisers
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“We took on this case to say, ‘We don't have to accept inadequate settlements that don't help the property.’”
Read MoreAdvocates urge parole reform in final hours of New York’s legislative session
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“The data from this report confirms what many know: The Parole Board treats white people better than Black people.”
Read MoreOpinion: It's time for a fuller narrative about preventing homelessness
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If the moratoria end, New York City is on the brink of an eviction tsunami and homelessness crisis at a level never before experienced.
Read MoreDA announces program to deter unwanted activity from Jamaica businesses
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“We want to do everything we can to help them make a strong comeback, and that means deterring disruptive, unwanted activity in and around their businesses.”
Read MoreCourt to host summit addressing racial bias in jury selection
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“Our staff and our judges and court leaders have never stopped working during the pandemic to reform our systems and practices and improve the administration of justice.”
Read MoreRockaway man arrested for death of 10-year-old Justin Wallace
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“He should still be here with his family, celebrating all his accomplishments, the incredible young man he had become and the bright future ahead.”
Read MoreFlushing Town Hall to welcome back audience
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“It's really the beginning of Flushing Town Hall as a theater and organization of finally re-emerging.”
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Opinion: To End Police Brutality, We Need to Define It
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As of now, New York State law only prescribes when an officer can use force, but not when they cannot. Even then, the law is quite fuzzy.
Read MoreIn-person arraignments to return to Queens in July
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“The time is right to restore face-to-face interaction.”
Read MoreBOC approves new plan to end solitary
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“These reforms are necessary for a safer and more humane jail system, for people in custody and staff.”
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