New York State has a “dire need” for more trial court judges, according to a recently released report from the New York City Bar Association. In the report, which was released earlier this month, the city bar association calls on the New York State legislature to work toward repealing the state’s constitutionally prescribed cap on the number of judges that can be elected to the state’s Supreme Courts.
Hours after Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Queens State Senator Michael Gianairis’ legislation to make early voting by mail a universal option available to New Yorkers, a group of Republicans and conservatives asked a court to put an end to the law before it can even be enacted.
Read MoreOff the side of a highway on Monday evening, protesters and local elected officials gathered to oppose plans to construct a tent shelter for asylum seekers at the Aqueduct Racetrack in South Queens. However, just before the demonstration was set to begin, officials learned that the plan had been scrapped.
Read More“The goal is to be better, to be more efficient and deliver your services when it comes to transportation.”
Read More“I am glad the legislature understood that by denying certification of Supreme Court justices, they were reducing our numbers.”
Read More“Felony disenfranchisement is a relic of Jim Crow America.”
Read More“Each of those crimes were an affront not only to our modern society but those in who we entrust our safety.”
Read MoreThis Black History Month is different from all others.
Read MoreState Sen. Leroy Comrie got his vaccine on opening day.
Read MoreHow can you convey the pure drive and determination of a man who wanted to make sure that all people had a chance to get ahead in life?
Read More“In the midst of a pandemic that has caused skyrocketing unemployment, the sale must be canceled.”
Read MoreThe bullet holes in the front door were the last straw.
Read More“It is the centerpiece of a community and the foundation for many folks' livelihoods.”
Read More“Young people have to speak to each other.”
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