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Your Weekly Update – March 26, 2021

By ASokol@queensda.org | March 26, 2021 |

The troubling trend of violent incidents against members of the Asian community unfortunately continues nationwide. COVID misinformation and existing prejudice have created a toxic mix that has fueled these incidents… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – March 19, 2021

By ASokol@queensda.org | March 19, 2021 |

This week, I appeared in Court to request the dismissal of nearly 700 cases where people were detained, arrested and charged with loitering for the purpose of engaging in prostitution and prostitution-related crimes… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – March 12, 2021

By QDA-IS-Team-1 | March 12, 2021 | Comments Off on Your Weekly Update – March 12, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am excited to announce grant funding for a violence prevention program in Queens County, sponsored by my office…(Continued)

Your Weekly Update – March 5, 2021

By QDA-IS-Team-1 | March 5, 2021 | Comments Off on Your Weekly Update – March 5, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, It is my duty as your District Attorney to emphasize that those who do business in Queens County, including contractors and development companies, are expected to…(Continued)

Your Weekly Update – February 26, 2021

By QDA-IS-Team-1 | February 26, 2021 | Comments Off on Your Weekly Update – February 26, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Earlier this week, I stood in solidarity with Borough President Donovan Richards, Queens elected officials, community leaders and residents to denounce…(Continued)

Your Weekly Update – February 19, 2021

By QDA-IS-Team-1 | February 19, 2021 | Comments Off on Your Weekly Update – February 19, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This coming Monday, February 22nd, I am hosting a special virtual event in honor of Black History Month, to celebrate the countless achievements of…(Continued)

Your Weekly Update – February 12, 2021

By QDA-IS-Team-1 | February 12, 2021 | Comments Off on Your Weekly Update – February 12, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Yesterday, I announced an investigation by my Office’s Frauds Bureau, in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations, which resulted in…(Continued)

Your Weekly Update – February 5, 2021

By QDA-IS-Team-1 | February 5, 2021 | Comments Off on Your Weekly Update – February 5, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, State lawmakers passed legislation repealing the outdated and unfair crime of…(Continued)

Your Weekly Update – January 29, 2021

By QDA-IS-Team-1 | January 29, 2021 | Comments Off on Your Weekly Update – January 29, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, my office held a webinar on Human Trafficking Awareness… (Continued)

Your Weekly Update – January 22, 2021

By QDA-IS-Team-1 | January 22, 2021 | Comments Off on Your Weekly Update – January 22, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am pleased to announce the creation of a new Bureau to perfect and expand our restorative justice programs and units…(Continued)