Gov signs notary bill into law
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The governor this week signed a widely-supported bill into law eliminating what advocates have said has been a major barrier to accessing justice in the courts of New York State.
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New councilmembers reflect on surprise visit to Rikers
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“It's not supposed to be solitary, but was essentially being run as such.”
Read MoreTop 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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Stop and frisk’s racial disparities persist in Queens
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“This latest data from the NYPD shows that not enough has changed with the way the NYPD interacts with New Yorkers of color since the Mayor claims to have ended stop-and-frisk.”
Read MoreOne year after first Rikers COVID death, advocates push parole reform law
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The Less Is More Act would overhaul parole in New York
Read MoreQueens DA declines to prosecute cop who appeared to kneel on man’s neck
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“There is insufficient evidence of an unlawful method of restraint.”
Read MoreQueens public defender group votes to unionize
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The NLRB certified the results of the union vote by Queens Defenders staff Thursday.
Read MoreAnti-union stance has deep roots for head of Queens public defender group
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“This goes back 25 years in history about what the consequences could be for my office with the city given that we are joining the Legal Aid union.”
Read MoreBody camera damaged after Queens cop appears to kneel on man’s neck: attorney
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The camera was “dislodged and damaged” or “run over by a vehicle,” a defendant’s attorney said.
Read MoreQueens officials outline tenant options as evictions loom
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“If you're fighting any legal battles or landlords do not go it alone.”
Read MoreFewer than 2,300 NYC tenants have filed papers to delay evictions
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Financial hardship forms can allow tenants to delay eviction proceedings until May.
Read MorePublic defender groups sue Cuomo to vaccinate inmates
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“I am simply asking to be treated fairly and with dignity.”
Read MorePublic defender groups threaten to sue NY to vaccinate inmates
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Less than 5% of the population on Rikers Island has received the COVID vaccine.
Read MoreNonprofit housing lawyers push Biden to block evictions, fund NYCHA
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“We implore you to fulfill the housing plan and budget promises you made on the campaign trail.”
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