Despite COVID, 36 court officers graduate from training academy
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“When you get to the nitty gritty, especially firearms and judgment, that has to be done in-person.”
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New York’s bar exam will go online in October
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“The benefits outweigh the potential shortcomings.”
Read MoreHousing Court to proceed 'cautiously' during COVID crisis, says top Queens judge
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“I’m not yet able to say whether there will be an eviction cliff or there won’t be.”
Read MoreFor sale. Elephant feet. Dealers warned.
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State officials seize elephant feet from Forest Hills couple
Read MoreJamaica woman led Queens gun-running operation, DA says
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Undercover officers purchased 23 illegal guns from the defendants.
Read MoreNew York lawmakers pass bill limiting courthouse ICE arrests
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“New York State will not tolerate ICE’s fear-inducing tactic.”
Read MoreState suspends liquor licenses at three Queens party spots
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“The restaurants and bars that encourage young people to congregate threaten to bring us back to the hell we experienced three months ago.”
Read MoreLatest bar exam cancellation leaves Queens law grads in limbo
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“Not being able to have that first paycheck is really jarring. It’s anxiety inducing.”
Read MoreThousands of absentee ballots tossed in tight Maloney-Patel House race
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Maloney has a narrow lead, but Patel received more in-person votes in Queens.
Read MoreOPINION: Cops continue misinformation campaign to smear policies they don't like
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“The NYPD demands accountability from everyone but themselves.”
Read MoreNew city law compels NYPD to explain surveillance tools and strategies
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“New Yorkers had no idea what tools our city was using to spy on our families and neighbors.”
Read More‘Too Many Requests’ — New York’s new rental relief website immediately crashes
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“The fact that it crashed within the first 15 minutes is tragic and shows how much need there is.”
Read MoreQueens faces spike in gun violence amid economic and health crises
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“If we really look at the root cause of violence, it has to do with poverty.”
Read MoreSimotas and Hoylman push bar exam exemption for law grads serving low-income clients
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“We have an obligation to mitigate the risks to New Yorkers during this health crisis.”
Read MorePublic defenders sue state to stop in-person criminal proceedings during COVID crisis
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“Clients face the tragic and illegal choice between their fundamental right to participate in their own cases and their health and safety.”
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