Queens Justice Cheree Buggs tapped for Appellate Term
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Queens Supreme Court justice Cheree Buggs is taking on a new role in New York City’s courts.
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Judge tests positive for COVID-19
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A Queens Supreme Court, Civil Term judge tested positive for COVID-19 last week, internal court emails obtained by the Eagle show.
Courts face clerk shortage
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“When [the OCA] loses people through attrition, they're not replacing them.”
Read MoreCuomo signs law to bring additional Supreme Court justice to Queens
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“I am glad the legislature understood that by denying certification of Supreme Court justices, they were reducing our numbers.”
Read MoreQueens jury trials could resume March 22
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The New York court system is moving to resume in-person jury trials as early as March 22
Read MoreHon. Velasquez sworn in as first Latina president of Supreme Court Justices group
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Velasquez is the first Latina to lead the Association of Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
Read MoreJustice Karina Alomar highlights importance of mentorship in legal community
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“When I was growing up I didn't see many Latinas doing what I’m doing now.”
Read MoreA year after sewage flood, South Ozone Park families still seek compensation
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“Our clients have lived with this issue for a year with no offers from the City to pay for their lost property and the repairs needed to make some of the homes at least livable again.”
Read More13 candidates win seats on Queens bench, including four new Civil Court judges
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Thirteen judges, all Democrats, won seats on the Civil and Supreme Court benches in Queens Tuesday.
Justice Gavrin continues commitment to Queens after nearly 30 years on the bench
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“You’re dealing with people’s lives,. If you look at it that way, not just as a job or a salary but as an investment, especially because Queens is my community. It’s part of my life.”
Read MoreQueens Supreme Court secretary tests positive for COVID-19
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She’s the first COVID-positive staffer known to report to the building since March.
Read MoreCourt tips and cocktails: Queens legal community unites on Zoom
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“It’s a work in progress, uncharted waters. Nobody knows what to expect.”
Read MoreCriminal Court proceedings are virtual for everyone but the general public
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Arraignments went fully remote — for everyone except the general public, court officers and clerks — last month.
Read MoreQueens County Clerk encourages online record access
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The Queens County Clerk’s office is urging people to use an online system to access certain court records.
Read MoreQueens juror tests positive for COVID-19 after 3-week long trial
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The juror is the fifth person to test positive for the illness after spending time in the Queens Supreme Court, Civil Term building.
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