Pay raises delayed for state court employees
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“They have now turned away and said, ‘Thanks for nothing.’”
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NYC will provide free testing for Rikers guards following Queens court order
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“The past several weeks have hit our officers very hard.”
Read MoreQueens County Clerk encourages online record access
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The Queens County Clerk’s office is urging people to use an online system to access certain court records.
Read MoreQueens private jail contractor says city told them to stop COVID-19 tests
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The Health Department said it could not confirm the claim.
Read MoreMan locked up for technical parole violation dies at Rikers
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“Words are not actions, and this is a crisis that calls for decisive action.”
Read MoreAll court functions are now conducted remotely in New York
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“Our shift to a virtual court system has made it possible for participants in essential and emergency proceedings to appear remotely via Skype, dramatically reducing the number of people in our courthouses to protect public health and safety.”
Read More'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.”
Read MoreState 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.
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