Voters to decide on NYC Civil Court claims limit increase
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“We think this proposed increase in jurisdiction is reasonable.”
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Top court hears testimony in support of legal service funding
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“These rippling disparities impact the experiences of the New Yorkers who engage our civil justice systems.”
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Mayor appoints three judges to New York City courts
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“I have no doubt that they will continue to champion fairness in our court system as New York City recovers from the pandemic.”
Queens hotel wins case against city appraisers
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“We took on this case to say, ‘We don't have to accept inadequate settlements that don't help the property.’”
Read MoreNew York lawmakers consider bill extending eviction protections as state preps rent relief
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“If we do nothing, then countless people will be subject to eviction right now.”
Read MoreDe Blasio appoints 18 NYC judges, including four with Queens ties
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Three are former Queens prosecutors.
Read MoreJury trial restart a win for personal injury lawyers
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“The trial is like the sword of Damocles. It’s our weapon.”
Read MoreEarle-Gargan has big lead in Queens Civil Court race
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She has more than 71 percent of the vote.
Read MoreHousing Court conferences resume despite eviction moratorium
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“It’s like an early bird special for landlords.”
Read MoreTitus’ move to civil court would open seat in state Assembly
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So far two likely candidates have emerged for the seat, which encompasses much of Southeast Queens.
Read MoreThe jury is out: Prospective panelists weigh in on service in Queens
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Like death and taxes, eventually all citizens get the call to come to court — and many find that they even enjoy it.
Read MoreQueens County Dems Endorse Four Judicial Candidates
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The Queens Democrats voted to endorse Assemblymember Michelle Titus, attorney Wyatt Gibbons, law clerk Claudia Lanzetta and law secretary Alan Schiff.
Read MoreSupreme Court Is Likely Next Step For Queens Native Judge Healy
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On Thursday, Judge Maureen Healy was officially named one of four Democratic nominees for Queens Supreme Court. She will appear with Judge Ushir Pandit-Durant, Judge Larry Love and Judge Robert Caloras on the November ballot.
Read MoreEmpty LIC Courthouse Full of History
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Inside the Queens County Courthouse in Long Island City a janitor cleaned the second floor bathroom, a lone security guard watched the front door while his colleagues took their lunch breaks and a judge sat chatting with visitors on the empty benches of his courtroom.
The dark hallways, normally bustling with people, sat mostly empty during a lull Wednesday, leaving signs of the building’s rich history out in the open for visitors to admire.
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