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Your Weekly Update – September 2, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | September 2, 2022 |

International Overdose Awareness Day, which took place this past Wednesday, is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – August 26, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | August 26, 2022 |

There has been an important development in our efforts to stop the flow of deadly weapons into our communities… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – August 19, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | August 19, 2022 |

Yesterday marked the last day of our inaugural QDA Summer C.A.M.P., representing a new “Community Actions Mentorship Program” in my Office… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – August 12, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | August 12, 2022 |

This week, I announced that a defendant has been indicted and arraigned on sex trafficking charges and other crimes for allegedly forcing his 17-year-old girlfriend to engage in prostitution activity for his own financial gain… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – August 5, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | August 5, 2022 |

This week, members of my Office and I joined communities across the Borough to commemorate National Night Out Against Crime. Every year we gather with our friends and neighbors to reaffirm our commitment to keeping each other safe from crime in our streets… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – July 29, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | July 29, 2022 |

This week, I wrote an editorial for the New York Law Journal on the importance of strengthening our State’s animal cruelty laws to better defend our society’s most voiceless members (continued)

Your Weekly Update – July 15, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | July 15, 2022 |

Seeking justice on behalf of victims of crime is at the heart of our work. That mission is all the more important when victims are unable to properly advocate for themselves…(continued)

Your Weekly Update

By ASokol@queensda.org | July 1, 2022 |

Summer is in full swing and that means more time for outdoor adventures and swimming activities to beat the heat. However, I’d like to encourage everyone to practice caution whenever you are near the water… (continued)

Your Weekly Update

By ASokol@queensda.org | June 17, 2022 |

This week, we commemorated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a time dedicated to promoting a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – June 10, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | June 10, 2022 |

Gun violence is a disease that has tragically affected every part of our country, leaving devastation and heartache in its wake. New York State, however, has lead the way when it comes to legislation that effectuates real change… (continued)