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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)

Your Weekly Update – May 27, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | May 27, 2022 |

Throughout this weekend, we’ll be gathering at events all across Queens to pay tribute to the heroic men and women who have served, and continue to serve, in the Armed Forces. I never lose sight of the fact that their sacrifice makes it possible for me to safely put my children to bed every night……

Your Weekly Update – May 13, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | May 13, 2022 |

Yesterday, I announced charges against a construction foreman who allegedly used his position to take thousands of dollars in kickbacks from employees working on a NYC School Construction project in Ridgewood… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – May 6, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | May 6, 2022 |

This week, I announced a number of charges against a family of alleged scam artists, including grand larceny, forgery, perjury, identify theft, defrauding the government and official misconduct… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – April 29, 2022

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

Today is the end of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a time dedicated to supporting and empowering victims of crime and their loved ones. During this week, we celebrate the accomplishments of the victims’ rights movement and underscore the importance of helping crime survivors find justice… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – April 22, 2022

By ASokol@queensda.org | April 22, 2022 |

From the beginning of my administration, my Office has worked tirelessly to investigate and prosecute drivers of crime while supporting vital treatment programs, rehabilitation efforts and diversion initiatives to help break the cycle of violence. To build upon these efforts, my Office recently launched a new 12-months’ long gun diversion program, in close partnership with the…

Your Weekly Update – April 15, 2022

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

This week, President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Justice issued a thoughtful, new rule to rein in the proliferation of “ghost guns.” These are personally-made, fully functional, and virtually untraceable firearms that are assembled by purchasing unserialized parts on the internet. The weapons are also increasingly being recovered at crime scenes all over…