Black women lead the way in Queens’ courts
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Queens finds itself in the middle of a historic period for its courts – for the first time in the borough’s history, over half of the borough’s courts are being led by Black women.
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Courts saw major increase in trials last year, data shows
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After the pandemic significantly slowed the number of trials taking place in New York’s courts, the Unified Court System saw a major increase in the number of trials commenced in 2025, a trend that experts say could lead to even faster case processing in 2026.
Read MoreQueens courts lead way in case backlog reduction
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Queens’ Civil and Criminal Courts have proven to be leaders in addressing stubborn backlogged cases, outperforming city and state courthouses in a number of metrics through the first half of the year.
Read MoreQueens court’s scaffolding to be removed
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After over a dozen years, the scaffolding that wraps around the front of the Queens County Supreme Court building in Downtown Jamaica will soon come down. But the crumbling facade that necessitated the installation of the wooden shedding 14 years ago is still not expected to be fixed anytime soon.
Read MoreScaffolding at Queens Supreme Court has cost city nearly half a million dollars
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Scaffolding is a daily fixture in the lives of most New Yorkers – but nowhere is that more true than at the Queens Supreme Courthouse in Downtown Jamaica.
Read MoreGrays says in-person trials will soon resume
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“Attorneys need to get back to work and cases have to start moving.”
Read MoreQCWBA swears in new leaders
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“I feel so fortunate to stand before so many wonderful people who have nothing but love for me, and one another.”
Read More‘Out of bad, some good’ Court reopening celebrated by judges and staff
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“What's going to be great is that everybody's going to see everybody and work together.”
Read MoreQueens County Bar celebrates borough’s Golden Jubilarians
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“While we can’t meet together in person we are able to still celebrate our friends and association.”
Read MoreQueens female judges and lawyers still see sexism in the courts
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“It has been a long road.”
Read MoreQueens women continue blazing trails in courts and law
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“They are an inspiration and their stories should be taught and learned by everyone.”
Read MoreJudge Marguerite Grays, first African American woman to lead Queens Supreme, takes helm at crucial time
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“Always follow the law. If you follow the law, you’ll be able to sleep at night.”
Read MoreJustice Marguerite Grays named top judge in Queens Supreme Court
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“Intelligent, personable and dedicated, she possesses all the qualities of leadership.”
Read MoreInterviews to begin soon for next Queens Supreme administrative judge
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The new top judge will be selected in the coming weeks.
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