Attys question validity of stop that led to killing of cop in Queens

Attys question validity of stop that led to killing of cop in Queens

Attorneys from the Legal Aid Society argued in court Wednesday that police officers weren’t justified when they made the stop that ultimately led to the shooting death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in Queens last year.

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Bail reforms have led to less recidivism, report finds

Bail reforms have led to less recidivism, report finds

Recidivism and re-arrest frequency for people charged with nearly all crimes have significantly declined in the five years since cash bail was prohibited for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies, a new report shows.

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Crawling out of ‘The Hole’: City promises overhaul of neglected Queens-BK neighborhood

Crawling out of ‘The Hole’: City promises overhaul of neglected Queens-BK neighborhood

Mayor Eric Adams and city officials unveiled a comprehensive plan to overhaul one of the city’s most neglected and troubled neighborhoods on Tuesday, a little more than two months before he is set to leave office.

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Mayoral candidates spar over Roosevelt Avenue

Mayoral candidates spar over Roosevelt Avenue

The three remaining men vying for New York City mayor sparred over how to address crime and improve quality of life on Roosevelt Avenue on Thursday during the first of two debates in the race.

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Federal judge refuses city’s request to review Rikers receivership order

Federal judge refuses city’s request to review Rikers receivership order

A federal judge on Thursday dealt another blow to the Adams administration’s efforts to retain control of Rikers Island, denying a motion that sought to undo her decision to put the troubled jail complex under federal receivership.

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Yonkers casino developers pull bid, increasing odds for Queens plans

Yonkers casino developers pull bid, increasing odds for Queens plans

The chances of Queens one day being home to two casinos – and another right at its border – grew exponentially this week after MGM withdrew its bid to expand their racino into a casino in Yonkers.

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