Lawmakers look to codify clemency reforms
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Lawmakers in Albany are looking to pass a bill that would codify many of the reforms Governor Kathy Hochul has promised to make to the state’s clemency process.
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'The people left behind’: Advocates renew push to pass parole reform
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Robert Webster, a Queens man who served over three decades in prison, was one of over 100 formerly incarcerated New Yorkers to make a trip to Albany on Wednesday to reignite the push to pass the Elder Parole and Fair and Timely Parole bills, both of which have received widespread support from lawmakers and advocates in the past but have yet to make it to the governor’s desk.
Read MoreFormer top judge says Senate violated constitution by rejecting LaSalle
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A former chief judge of the Court of Appeals – and a noted supporter of Hector LaSalle, the recently rejected nominee for chief judge – says the governor has a solid case to bring should she decide to sue the State Senate for failing to bring LaSalle’s nomination to the floor of the legislature.
Read MoreQueens GOP heavyweight calls on Santos to step down
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George Santos, the freshman congressman representing Nassau County and parts of Northeastern Queens, has few friends these days. Now, his circle is only getting smaller.
Read MoreOpinion: 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.
Read MoreQueens 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.
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