‘Frankly shocking’ — Association of Supreme Court Justices slams OCA decision to cut judges and staff
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“This, frankly, shocking decision could not have come at a worse time.”
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Street artists set to receive $6.75M after U.S. Supreme Court dismisses 5 Pointz developer appeal
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The artists who turned a vacant Long Island City warehouse into a vibrant graffiti landmark, only to see their work destroyed by a white-washing real estate developer will receive roughly $6.75 million in damages
Read MoreLandlord lobby, homeless advocates unite in push to boost voucher values
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“Either way, the city is going to pay to house the homeless, that’s not a question. The question is whether they want to do it cheaper.”
Read MoreBrooklyn Diocese sues Cuomo over new church capacity limits
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“The state has completely disregarded the fact that our safety protocols have worked.”
Read MoreLatino judges sorely underrepresented in Queens courts, says lawyer group
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“It’s not disputable. People need to see themselves reflected on the bench.”
Read MoreMeng introduces bill to ensure students learn about Asian American history
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“Our children are graduating from high school without learning of the important contributions the Asian Pacific American community has made throughout our nation’s history, without learning of the disenfranchisement and discrimination Asian Pacific Americans have faced at the hands of the United States government.”
Read MoreNew York Court leaders double down on plan to cut 46 judges
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“We are compelled to take additional painful and difficult steps such as the decisions regarding certification.”
Read MoreState shutters schools in three Queens neighborhoods, but businesses can stay open for now
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“These clusters have to be attacked.”
Read MoreHere are the 46 judges being terminated by the New York court system
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Eight of the judges work in the Bronx, more than any county in the state. Six preside in Queens.
Read MoreQueens criminal court will have just one Black man on the bench after state cuts judges
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There will be one Black male judge in a courthouse where 38% of defendants are Black men.
Read MoreNYC moves to shut down schools and businesses in three Queens zip codes where COVID surges
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“In some parts of our city in Brooklyn and Queens, we’re having an extraordinary problem, something we haven’t seen since early-June.”
Read MoreJudge orders house arrest for Queens cop charged with spying for China
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“There is a big difference between this country and most countries, especially the PRC. There is a presumption of innocence in this country.”
Read MoreNYC funds immigrant legal services at five Queens providers
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“New York City continues to stand with our immigrant communities.”
Read MoreNew York courts terminate 46 judges in move to slash budget
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The careers of at least six Queens Supreme Court justices will come to an end Dec. 31 after OCA decided to cut ties with nearly every judge over age 70 in the state.
Read MoreState legislative package seeks to eliminate ‘policing for profit’ in New York
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“Having to depend on people, but not having that opportunity because I still have fines and fees to pay has been very harrowing, very discouraging and repulsive.”
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