Crisis on Rikers begins to cool, monitor says
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“The risk of harm to both incarcerated persons and staff in the daily operations of the jails remains high.”
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Hochul urged to diversify Court of Appeals
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“Attorneys who have worked on issues of indigent defense, housing, civil rights, and immigration, however, have a different perspective that can move our state forward in a way that represents all its people.”
Read MoreLongshot Queens council candidate’s campaign ends in chaos
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Canvassers, most of whom were homeless, said they were promised their wages at the end of their shift on Election Day – Fatima Baryab’s campaign said otherwise.
Read MoreLIC students get cash infusion for college savings
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“We believe an investment in our children and our community is an investment in the future of our city.”
Read MoreActivists call on Katz to drop charges against Churaman
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For the 90th time in his young adult life, Prakash Churaman appeared in Queens Criminal Court Monday to proclaim his innocence in a murder he was accused of taking part in when he was 15 years old.
Read MoreCUNY adjuncts issue plea for respect and funding at Council hearing
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“There is absolutely no consideration for the people who are being trained by CUNY, that want to work at CUNY.”
Read MoreLocal business donates over $1 mil to Queens College
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“Queens College is profoundly grateful.”
Read MoreLaw professors sue city, DA Katz
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“We actually have constitutionally protected free speech rights to put this information in the public realm.”
Read MoreMaspeth plaza named after WWII veteran
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An intersection in Maspeth was renamed to honor a local veteran over the weekend.
Read MoreYearwood tapped to lead Bronx Supreme Court, Criminal Term
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““Judge Yearwood is an experienced judge whose leadership abilities.”
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NYPD delays hinder CCRB investigations, report finds
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“The promise of body-worn cameras is limited when the agencies entrusted with overseeing the examination of these incidents lack direct access to this vital oversight tool.”
Read MoreYouthful offender status expanded by new law in NY
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"Far too many New Yorkers who made poor choices at a young age are forced to deal with the lifelong consequences of criminal convictions.”
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Surprise in Civil Court: Republican candidate leads in judicial race
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Joseph Kasper runs for a seat on the bench nearly every year on principal. However, the next time he runs, he’ll likely be running for reelection.
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