Demonstrators urge release of LIC prison inmates nearing end of sentences
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“They’re sitting there practically waiting to die.”
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Advocates rally to release inmates from Long Island City state prison
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Advocates and local elected officials have called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to release inmates serving the final term of their sentences in Queens’ lone state prison.
Read MoreCourtroom goes virtual for Emergency Judge Joseph Esposito
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“I left my robes at the courthouse, and they don’t want us to go back in there.”
Read MorePay raises delayed for state court employees
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“They have now turned away and said, ‘Thanks for nothing.’”
Read MoreNYC 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.
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