First step of borough-based jail program begins in Kew Gardens
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“Closing Rikers Island will make our city stronger and more just.”
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Proud and protected: Vaccination event does double duty to raise HIV awareness
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“While our primary focus is very much on getting shots in arms, there are so many other health needs and social needs in the communities.”
Read MoreCouncil member continues fight against RCV post-election
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“New Yorkers deserve a chance to weigh in on whether they find this acceptable.”
Read MoreAttorneys celebrate judge influx in Family Court
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“I think having more judges is definitely a great step...it's going to help parents in the court system move these cases along.”
Read MoreSunnyside’s Bike Boulevard pedals on after CB approval
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“It’s all about the traffic calming here, which does make it safer to bike but also makes it safer to walk and drive as well.”
Read MoreAdvocates rail MTA for continuation of cashless subway booths
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“To be clear, no decision has been made and no decision was announced yesterday regarding cash returning to station booths.”
Read MoreQueens voters cast ballots for civil court judge
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Though absentee ballots have yet to be counted, initial results show Cassandra Johnson and Soma Syed leading their respective races.
Read MoreQCWBA president-elect to prioritize community and collaboration
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“They did a lot in the community not just centering around law but they took a multidisciplinary approach to advocacy.”
Read MoreQueens primary races take shape as early tally comes in
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It’s still very early in the count and nothing is official, but a few candidates in Queens held sizable leads Tuesday night.
Read MoreQueens DA moves to vacate thousands of marijuana cases
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“For decades our clients have shouldered the brunt of marijuana prohibition, losing years of their lives ensnared in the criminal legal system and denied meaningful employment, housing and other opportunities.”
Queens voters say ranked-choice is as easy as one, two, three...four, five
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Queens voters headed to the polls on a gloomy Tuesday to cast ballots for what they hope will be a brighter future for the borough and the city.
Queens Family Court sees recertified judges return after two-day training
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“I'm just looking to do the best I can and when the staff is back later this week I'll be able to go at 100 percent.”
Read MoreNo criminal charges for officers who fatally shot Cambria Heights teen, AG says
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“It would be really nice to have a non-police officer witness describing what it was they saw from the sidewalk at the time of shooting.”
Read MoreCity says condo violated agreement by keeping bikers off public path
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“I hope that Shore Towers takes this as an opportunity to see their waterfront property not as a burden but as an opportunity to help beautify the Queens waterfront.”
Read MoreCity Council bill adds racial impact study to rezoning process
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"In neighborhoods across the city, we have seen rezonings lead not to stronger community growth, but to rising rents and displacement."
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