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WEBThe Queens Daily Eagle describes developments in the legal community, informs Queens residents of their rights and resources and provides a platform for borough-wide voices. Ultimately, we serve as a crucial guide to our borough’s legal system, a system that affects everyone who lives, works or visi
A Queens judge committed to procedure and excellence
WEBMar 5, 2020 · A Queens judge committed to procedure and excellence. Justice Frederick Sampson presides in Queens Supreme Court in Long Island City. Eagle photo by Rachel Vick. By Rachel Vick. Growing up, Queens Supreme Court Justice Frederick Sampson didn’t see himself as a lawyer, or as an academic — as a kid on the Lower East Side he loved sports and ...
Local bar associations release Queens judicial candidate ratings
WEBJun 21, 2022 · The Queens County Bar Association rated Thomas Oliva and Karen Lin, two of the four judicial candidates running in the race, as “approved,” for a spot on the Civil Court bench. File photo by Walter Karling. By Jacob Kaye. The New York City Bar and Queens County Bar Associations released the findings of their evaluations of judicial ...
LIRR now cross-honors Metrocards to last stops in Queens during …
WEBAug 21, 2020 · The Long Island Rail Road has begun cross-honoring Metrocards for overnight travel to the last stations in Queens, after the transit agency initially forced commuters to pay extra after passing Jamaica and Flushing Main Street. Starting May 6, the MTA halted subway service between 1 a.m. …
Richards begins first full term as borough president
WEBJan 5, 2022 · By Rachel Vick. Donovan Richards began his first full term as Queens Borough President over the weekend after being sworn in on the front steps of Borough Hall. The quiet ceremony marked his transition from winning the special election to winning the November general election. “It is a great honor to …
Electeds break ground on Willets Point development
WEBJun 16, 2021 · A host of elected officials broke ground on the Willets Point development project on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Eagle photo by Jacob Kaye. By Jacob Kaye. It was a groundbreaking nearly 15 years in the making. Public officials, including Mayor Bill de Blasio, came together Wednesday to break ground on …
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WEBBloody body camera footage shown at trial in murder of Queens lawyer. Prosecution called in their first witnesses in the trial of 27-year-old Xiaoning Zhang, who stands accused of murdering Queens immigration lawyer Jim Li in his law office in Flushing in 2022.
Bike access coming to MTA bridges in Queens
WEBDec 29, 2021 · Bike access coming to MTA bridges in Queens. A new law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul would make it legal for bikers to pedal across MTA owned bridges, including the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge in Queens. Photo courtesy of González-Rojas’ Office. By Rachel Vick. A bill to promote cycling in New York …
Richards announces 110 new Queens community board members
WEBApr 6, 2021 · Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced the first community board appointments of his tenure Thursday, adding 110 new members as he attempts to make the civic bodies more representative of the districts they serve. Richards appointed 373 members to Queens’ 14 boards, which serve as key conduits between local communities and city ...
Here’s where to find Queens’ 18 early voting sites
WEBOct 19, 2020 · Early voting locations: Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens - 21-12 30th Road 11102. LaGuardia Community College - 31-10 Thomson Avenue 11101. Museum of the Moving Image - 36-01 35th Avenue 11106. Board of Elections Queens Voting Machine Facility Annex - 66-26 Metropolitan Ave 11379. Queens Public Library at Jackson Heights - 35-51 81st Street ...