Civil Court candidate runs to become Queens’ first openly gay judge
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Queens judicial candidate Michael Goldman has practiced law for more than 25 years.
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Queens woman sues cop for filming sex, slams 'gaslighting' prosecutors
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“It’s evidence of your instability, madam. Your instability alone is sufficient reason not to pursue it.”
Read MoreJamaica man charged with murder in beating death of neighbor
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He faces up to life in prison.
Read MoreDetainees moved out of NYC’s lone private jail as federal contract expires
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The Queens Detention Facility’s federal contract ended March 31.
Read MoreAt ‘Chai chat,’ Queens judge shares advice with South Asian Indo-Caribbean Bar
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“I love doing this … to get you all to get excited about being in law.”
Read MoreNew York enacts law to limit solitary confinement
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“For far too long, countless people have needlessly suffered and died in solitary confinement in New York State prisons and jails.”
Read MoreNY court officers ordered to complete anti-racism training to end ‘culture of toxicity’
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“The initiatives announced today will reaffirm our commitment to treat all court users with equal dignity and respect.”
Read MorePaul Feinman, first openly gay judge on Court of Appeals, has died at 61
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He was remembered by colleagues in the bar and on the bench Wednesday for his wisdom, sense of justice and dedication to public service.
Read MoreMarijuaNO: Here's why Queens lawmakers opposed legal weed
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Addabbo, Pheffer Amato, Barnwell and Rajkumar all opposed legal weed.
Read MoreBronx judge orders state to vaccinate inmates, reverse ‘unfair and unjust’ policy
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“This was an unfair and unjust decision.”
Read MoreTop Queens prosecutor quits after 'egregious' misconduct in death penalty case
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Brad Leventhal quit Monday.
Read MorePositive COVID test postpones first Queens jury trial of 2021
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The trial was adjourned Monday.
Read MoreIn wake of Queens wrongful convictions, advocates renew push for prosecutorial conduct watchdog
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“There is no accountability and that’s why this commission is so important.”
Read MoreUniversal vaccine access crucial for NYC court system, de Blasio says
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“The state should right way give New York City the freedom to vaccinate jurors.”
Read MoreMonserrate defies NYC law meant to keep him from running
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A new law was supposed to keep Hiram Monserrate from running for a Queens council seat. He’s trying to do it anyway.
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