Former judge pursues movie stardom in retirement
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Former Queens Supreme Court Civil Term Administrative Judge Jeremy Weinstein has added one more profession to his impressive resume: movie star.
Far Rockaway firefighter dies days after fighting blaze
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Flags were raised to half-mast Thursday as the city honored a Queens firefighter who died of suspected heart failure while at his Far Rockaway station house Wednesday.
Queens artist named to Supreme team
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Tremaine Emory, who also works under the name Denim Tears, will work to support the streetwear brand’s future and image.
Ardila announces bid for Nolan’s Assembly seat
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Juan Ardila, a former City Council candidate, is running to replace Cathy Nolan in the State Assembly.
Read MoreQueens org. to build affordable housing at site of illegal hotel
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A Queens nonprofit has been tapped to lead an affordable housing project in the Upper West Side after the city shut down an illegal hotel operator in the neighborhood earlier this week.
Read MoreSchools chancellor meets with Queens parents
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Borough President Donovan Richards hosted the first Queens Parent Advisory Board meeting under the Adams administration Tuesday, with new Schools Chancellor David Banks on hand to offer insight into what's next for public schools.
Housing Court judge outlines heavy workload ahead
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The Queens County Bar Association hosted a CLE Monday to discuss the resumption of Housing Court operations to give attorneys an idea of the situation at hand.
Holden bill aims to bring back solitary
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City Councilmember Robert Holden recently introduced a bill that aims to bring back punitive segregation for young adults who commit repeated violent acts in the city’s jails.
Read MoreFortune Society exec. talks criminal justice reform
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“What I saw was two realities,” said Stanley Richards, the former first deputy commissioner with the Department of Correction who now serves as the deputy chief executive officer of the Fortune Society, when reflecting on Rikers Island.
Read MoreAdvocates condemn mischaracterization of bail reform
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Prison reform advocates and elected officials rallied Monday to call for the protection of recently passed bail reforms as they face threats from New York City leaders including Mayor Eric Adams.
Read MoreCongress calls for Con Ed investigation
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Members of the New York congressional delegation are calling on the state to investigate Con Edison’s rate increases .
Read MoreSupervising Judge John Lansden takes prudent approach to life and the bench
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Queens Housing Court Supervising Judge John Lansden has the law in his blood, but credits a strong work ethic with his rise in the court’s ranks.
Read MoreArverne homeowners under investigation for illegal rentals
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A group of more than a dozen Arverne by the Sea homeowners are under investigation for illegally renting out their homes while collecting approximately $1 million in tax exemptions, the Department of Investigation said this week.
Read MoreNolan won’t seek reelection: Report
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After nearly 40 years in the State Assembly, Cathy Nolan will not seek reelection this year.
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