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Your Weekly Update – September 29, 2023

By ASokol@queensda.org | September 29, 2023 |

I joined Governor Kathy Hochul this week for the signing of a legislative package to extend protections against human trafficking in our city and state. This heinous crime remains one of the most underreported and Queens is especially vulnerable as the home to two major airports and a large immigrant population… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – September 22, 2023

By ASokol@queensda.org | September 22, 2023 |

My office charged an unlicensed acupuncturist this week with assault, reckless endangerment and unauthorized practice of a profession… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – September 15, 2023

By ASokol@queensda.org | September 15, 2023 |

Deed theft isn’t new, but it’s happening far too often with serious repercussions for those impacted… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – September 8, 2023

By ASokol@queensda.org | September 8, 2023 |

After clearly identifying himself as a police officer, an off-duty cop was attacked recently while trying to make an arrest. The charges against the assailants — first degree assault and strangulation — reflect the seriousness of the aggression against him… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – September 1, 2023

By ASokol@queensda.org | September 1, 2023 |

New York’s Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), or “Red Flag” law, prevents individuals who show signs of being a threat to themselves or others from legally purchasing or possessing a firearm… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – August 24, 2023

By ASokol@queensda.org | August 25, 2023 |

Fairness in the criminal justice system means we must re-evaluate cases when credible new evidence of actual innocence or wrongful conviction emerges. I filed motions this week with defense attorneys to vacate three wrongful convictions… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – August 18, 2023

By ASokol@queensda.org | August 18, 2023 |

The Merchants Business Improvement Program, created by my office in conjunction with the NYPD and local business owners to combat retail theft and repeat shoplifting, has seen positive results since its launch in 2021. I announced the program’s expansion this week to every precinct in Queens… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – August 11, 2023

By ASokol@queensda.org | August 11, 2023 |

I announced a 50-count grand jury indictment this week against a doctor charged with sexually abusing three patients at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens hospital and drugging and raping three other women in his Queens home… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – August 4, 2023

By ASokol@queensda.org | August 4, 2023 |

I had the pleasure of taking part in six National Night Out events on Tuesday. It was great to see so many families, children and seniors enjoying an evening of games, food, refreshments and music… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – July 28, 2023

By ASokol@queensda.org | July 28, 2023 |

My office is committed to keeping guns off our streets and holding drivers of crime accountable… (continued)