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Your Weekly Update – March 11, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | March 11, 2022 |

This week marks National Consumer Protection Week, a time to spread awareness about trending scams and fraudulent activity and help consumers understand their rights… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – March 4, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | March 4, 2022 |

Yesterday, I was joined by our law enforcement partners to announce that four Queens residents have been arrested and dozens of firearms seized following four early morning raids this week… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – February 25, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | February 25, 2022 |

Earlier this week, my Office announced the indictment of two defendants on sex trafficking and other charges for allegedly forcing a homeless woman into sex work in various hotels and other locations throughout Queens County… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – February 18, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | February 18, 2022 |

Since the beginning of my administration, my Office has worked hard to alert you to the myriad scams and schemes that fraudsters devise to separate individuals from their hard-earned money. That’s why I want to let you know about a computer scam that was recently thwarted by our law enforcement and local business partners… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – February 11, 2022

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

There has been much renewed talk about bail reform in recent weeks, spurred by Mayor Adams’ call for revisions to current laws that more clearly address public safety… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – February 4, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | February 4, 2022 |

Yesterday, President Joseph Biden and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland visited New York City and unveiled a new federal initiative to help stop the flow of dangerous weapons into our communities… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – January 28, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | January 28, 2022 |

Later this morning, I will attend the funeral of NYPD Officer Jason Rivera at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Officer Rivera and his partner, Officer Wilbert Mora, lost their lives in the line of duty after responding to a domestic disturbance call… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – January 21, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | January 28, 2022 |

This week, we honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In these troubled times, it’s important to seek inspiration in his words and his vision – and to commemorate the values that shaped who he was… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – January 14, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | January 28, 2022 |

January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and awareness is key to help combat this illegal and degrading industry. That is why my Office held a webinar this week on the warning signs of Labor Trafficking. If you missed the live stream of our webinar, I encourage you to watch it by clicking here… (continued)

Your Weekly Update

By ASokol@queensda.org | January 7, 2022 |

This past week saw momentous changes within our City government. Mayor Eric Adams was sworn in as the 110th Mayor of New York, Council Member Adrienne Adams was elected as the first Black City Council Speaker, and our new City Council is now represented by a majority of women elected officials – yet another New…