Weekly Newsletters

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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……

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)

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)

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)