'I feel scared for my life' — Inmates face COVID-19 inside NYC's only private jail
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“You cannot do social distancing in this jail because everyone is so on top of each other.”
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State will shift emergency and essential court functions to video
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“We are committed to keeping our courts open to hear essential and emergency matters throughout this difficult period.”
Read MoreFree legal clinic offers support for small businesses pinched by coronavirus
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“This small business legal clinic can help them navigate this unanticipated economic crisis, and provide them with guidance they desperately need at this time.”
Read MoreAt least three people have COVID-19 at NYC’s lone private jail
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The Queens Detention Facility is operated by private prison contractor GEO Group.
Read MoreSilence from bail law champ Gianaris frustrates justice reformers
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“You need to put up or shut up.”
Read MoreNY State Bar support program reaches isolated lawyers, judges and students
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Questions about the group sessions can be directed to Stacey Whiteley, program director for the Lawyer Assistance program, at swhiteley@nysba.org.
Read MoreCUNY moves booted dorm kids to Queens College
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“A lot of people that are staying at the dorms don’t really have anywhere else to go.”
Read MoreAssigned counsel continues to play essential role in Family Court
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“Personally, as long as this is going and in court and I'm healthy enough, I’m going to appear for this case.”
Read MoreQueens courts consolidate to cope with coronavirus
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Supreme Court operations will take place in Civil Court courtroom 301, court officials said Monday.
Read MoreState’s new hate crime hotline combats coronavirus racism
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“These incessant, irresponsible, and atrocious naming of COVID-19 as the ‘Chinese virus’ or ‘Wuhan virus’ is endangering the lives of Asian Americans.”
Read MoreQueens Assembly candidates urge lawmakers to demand speedy jail release
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“None have publicly called on the three people with the power to enact the needed policy changes.”
Read MoreSettlement highlights accessibility gap for hearing impaired New Yorkers
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“Although the Americans with Disabilities Act over the past 30 years has promised people with hearing loss an equal playing field, the reality is that such people earn far lower wages on average and have far higher rates of unemployment compared with the general population.”
Read MoreThree Queens detainees may be released from jail under city coronavirus plan
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“Taking sensible steps to release vulnerable people serves the public interest in a way mass detention does not.”
Read MoreNew York State Bar moves to address small-town lawyer shortage
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“NYSBA is deeply committed to ensuring that all New Yorkers, including rural residents, have sufficient access to justice and we are confident that the task force’s recommendations will provide the reforms necessary to stem the tide of this growing crisis.”
Read MoreQueens judge has COVID-19, but courthouse remains open
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The judge “tested positive with mild symptoms.”
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