Queens Daily Eagle
4 days ago · The 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
The city has three years to close Rikers – can it be done?
Aug 27, 2024 · As the three-year countdown to the closure of the jails on Rikers Island begins this week, major questions remain about whether or not the city will – or even can – meet the August 2027 deadline to shutter the notorious complex.
Who’s running to become a judge in Queens? — Queens Daily Eagle
Oct 30, 2024 · Well over a dozen candidates are running in November’s general election with the hopes of winning a spot inside Queens’ courts. Learn about the candidates here.
Johnson wins race for Surrogate’s Court — Queens Daily Eagle
Nov 7, 2024 · Cassandra Johnson was elected by a wide margin to serve as the borough’s next Surrogate’s Court judge, a highly-regarded and sought after position atop one of the more powerful courts in the city.
Judge ‘inclined’ to strip city of control of Rikers Island
Nov 27, 2024 · By Jacob Kaye. A federal judge said that she was leaning toward taking the extreme measure of stripping the city of its control of Rikers Island after ruling on Wednesday that the Department of Correction violated over a dozen court orders by failing to keep detainees safe in the troubled jail complex.
On to the next election: Who is running for office in Queens in …
Nov 13, 2024 · By Ryan Schwach. Still trying to process last Tuesday’s election? Wondering how President-elect Donald Trump made such big gains in Queens? What was the deal with those ballot propositions?
Brooklyn man involved in viral staged Queens car crash arrested
Nov 13, 2024 · By Jacob Kaye. A Brooklyn man was cuffed last week after he allegedly participated in staged a car crash on a Queens street that was caught on a video that soon went viral.
Queens Dems nominate candidates for Supreme Court
Aug 12, 2024 · Though he wasn’t nominated, Hiram Monserrate was a winner at the Queens County Democratic Party’s judicial convention on Thursday. The party voted to nominate Lumarie Maldonado Cruz to Supreme Court, five years after the Monserrate-backed judge beat one of their own candidates in a Democratic primary for Civil Court.
‘Boulevard of death’ no more: City completes lengthy Queens Blvd ...
Nov 13, 2024 · By Ryan Schwach. Nearly a decade in the making, the city finally completed its redesign of Queens Boulevard, a strip once known as the “Boulevard of Death.”
City of Yes faces an uncertain path through Queens councilmembers
Oct 21, 2024 · When Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial housing plan comes before the City Council for what is expected to be a marathon two-day hearing this week, it won’t get much of a warm reception from the delegation from Queens.