Opinion: Domestic and gender-based violence heightens the vulnerabilities of the disability community
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As a disabled survivor I want to make it clear that our most vulnerable members of society deserve so much better.
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Queens DA race begins take shape
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Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz is facing a challenge from George Grasso, the former top judge in Queens’ Criminal Court. The two used to work out of the same building, and collaborated on a number of court initiatives. Take a peak into the early days of the campaigns – and their finances – here.
Read MoreSenate rejects governor's chief judge pick
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Governor Kathy Hochul’s controversial nominee for New York State’s highest judicial position, Hector LaSalle, was rejected by the State Senate’s Judiciary Committee on Wednesday following an unusually drawn out hearing, potentially setting the stage for a legal battle between the state’s top executive and the legislature.
Read MoreBring back Queens composting program, pol tells DSNY
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A Queens lawmaker is calling on the city to bring back its widely successful composting program in the World’s Borough after the pilot program was put on pause for the winter last month.
Read MoreOpinion: Justice LaSalle blessed skin color discrimination in jury selection. That’s disqualifying.
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“New Yorkers deserve a chief judge who will recognize the full scope of rights afforded to us under the Constitution. Justice LaSalle’s record in Bridgeforth and beyond makes clear he is not the person for the job. “
Read MoreWhy is a Delaware political group supporting Hector LaSalle?
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A murky Delaware-based political organizing group has entered into the fight over Governor Kathy Hochul’s controversial nomination for chief judge of the Court of Appeals. Who are they?
Read MoreAfter eating nearly 500 slices, Brooklyn man says Queens has best pizza
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Freelance reporter Liam Quigley ate over 460 slices of New York City pizza over the course of eight years. What he found may not surprise our Queens readers.
Read MoreHochul pitches bail changes during State of the State speech
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Speaking to the state’s legislature in the New York State Capitol in Albany on Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul dedicated a significant portion of her State of the State speech to the themes that came to define her 2022 race for governor – crime, public safety and bail.
Read MoreNo word yet on jail officials’ controversial plan to intercept detainee mail
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The Board of Correction will form a committee to discuss jail officials’ controversial plan to intercept detainee mail on Rikers Island. The Department of Correction claims that the mail is increasingly being used to send drugs and other contraband into the jails. The claim is heavily disputed.
Read MoreMets owner asks for Queens’ vision for Citi Field as casino bid looms
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For fans of the New York Mets, the off-season is a time to dream of an improbable break from decades of mediocrity. Steve Cohen, the owner of the Queens club, is dreaming too – but not about baseball.
Read MoreHochul praises LaSalle as opposition continues to grow
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Governor Kathy Hochul stood by her controversial pick for chief judge, Hector LaSalle, on Friday as doubts continued to be cast on his ability to be confirmed by a State Senate growing increasingly displeased with his nomination.
Read MorePheffer Amato wins tight Assembly race two months after Election Day
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It took two months to decide but Stacey Pheffer Amato has been reelected to represent Queens Assembly District 23, beating out Republican Thomas Sullivan by 15 votes.
Read MoreGov vetoes judge recertification bill – again
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For the second year in a row, Governor Kathy Hochul has rejected a bill that would make the process to recertify older judges nearly automatic.
Read MoreOpinion: We need our city workers more than ever
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“While city leaders are tasked with navigating these uncertain economic times and finding efficiencies, they must also ensure sufficient staffing levels at city departments to provide capable, reliable and responsive services that New Yorkers need.”
Read MoreSenate turns on gov’s chief judge pick
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A dozen State Senators have said they’ll vote “no” on Governor Kathy Hochul’s nominee for chief judge, Hector LaSalle. Now, his confirmation and his ascension to the most powerful judicial position in the state seems increasingly unlikely.
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