'We are not there yet' — Queens DA not ready to end cash bail without stronger pretrial resources
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“Not to have cash bail is really where this state needs to go. We are not there yet.”
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Silver announces town hall on court system overhaul
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Silver, the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for New York City, announced the town hall meeting on Thursday morning before a packed courtroom.
Read MoreMaldonado Cruz inducted into Civil Court
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Maldonado Cruz won the first contested Democratic judicial primary in years.
Read MoreJamaica man sentenced to 2 years in prison for 6,000 child porn images
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The defendant also pleaded guilty to having sex with a dog.
Read MoreQueens rep named one of seven impeachment prosecutors
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U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries represents a part of Southern Queens.
Read MoreQueens anti-violence leaders kick off city’s annual Peace Week
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The event highlighted the work of community organizations including Life Camp and 696 Build who diffuse disputes in New York City neighborhoods.
Read MoreFirst black woman borough commander returns to NYPD
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The 55-year-old NYPD leader previously retired as head of Patrol Borough Queens North in Dec. 2018.
Read MoreActivists renew push to keep ICE out of courthouses
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At least seven people were arrested inside courthouses, including one in Queens Criminal Court, in 2019.
Read MoreEast Elmhurst man charged with fatal shove makes first court appearance
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Alex Garces faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of shoving his landlord down a flight of stairs to his death.
Read MoreThe family living above Neir’s Tavern is still facing eviction
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“We feel good that they’re helping the bar, but we want the same opportunity and the same help.”
Read MoreAttorney General James combats deed theft with door-to-door outreach
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Jame’s new Protect Our Homes initiative features a dedicated complaint process for those who believe they have been a victim of deed theft.
Read MoreCUNY Law professor highlights homelessness in collaborative news site
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Law at the Margins introduced the series in mid-December 2019.
Read MoreState Senate passes Automatic Voter Registration bill (again)
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The bill would automatically register eligible residents to vote upon interaction with local government agencies.
Read MorePublic charge rule blocked by federal appeals court
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The rule would expand the definition of who could be denied entry and residency in the U.S. based on an immigrant’s likelihood of using public assistance programs.
Read MoreChild Victims Act sponsor moves to extend ‘lookback window’ for abuse lawsuits
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Survivors of sexual abuse have filed 1,360 CVA lawsuits statewide as of Jan. 6, according to information shared by the Office of Court Administration.
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