Advocates call for reform to ‘exclusionary’ bar exam question
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They say the practice is an antiquated remnant that upholds white supremacist ideals.
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DOT talks intervention for crash-prone Glendale intersection
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After the latest crash at a notorious Glendale intersection, officials from Queens and the Department of Transportation gathered at the site to outline their plan to make the deadly intersection safer.
LIC resident to premier Multiple Sclerosis documentary on PBS
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The latest project from Emmy-award winning Jason DaSilva is premiering Feb. 23 on PBS, offering an in-depth look at the potential causes of Multiple Sclerosis.
Read MoreNew Yorkers voice support for rolling back bail laws
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A majority of respondents to a new poll from Siena College said that crime in New York is of serious concern and that, in order to address it, lawmakers should roll back bail reforms.
CUNY Law names new dean
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Sudha Setty will become the first person of South Asian descent to lead a CUNY.
Read MoreQueens restaurants call for federal aid
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Restaurant industry leaders and the Queens Chamber of Commerce rallied in Long Island City last week to call for the passage of legislation to bring aid to struggling restaurants.
Crowley runs for State Senate
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Former City Councilmember and two-time Queens borough president candidate Elizabeth Crowley is running to represent the newly created State Senate District 17.
Read MoreMayor visits Jackson Heights open street
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Mayor Eric Adams joined Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Councilmember Shekar Krishnan Sunday for a visit to 34th Avenue.
Read MoreQueens courtrooms modernize as trial capacity increases
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As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, Queens Criminal Court’s top judge says the court’s capacity to hold trials is greatly expanding – and court officials are ready.
Read MoreDA honors leaders during Black History Month celebration
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Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz hosted a Black History Month celebration last week at the Black Spectrum Theater.
Read MoreFormer 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.
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