Back where it all began: Queens judge appointed to court he argued in as a young lawyer
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“I'm ecstatic – I am humbled by it and I’m sometimes in disbelief that this happened.”
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Queens legal leaders named for promotions by Gov. Cuomo
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"New York State's courts deserve the best and brightest minds to uphold principles of law and fairness and move our State forward.”
Read MoreCity appeals court’s decision to go forward with inquiry into Eric Garner’s death
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On the one year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, the family of Eric Garner appeared in New York appellate court to request an inquiry into the Staten Island man’s death move forward Tuesday.
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‘Out of bad, some good’ Court reopening celebrated by judges and staff
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“What's going to be great is that everybody's going to see everybody and work together.”
Read MoreBiden signs Meng’s COVID-19 Hate Crime Act into law
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"Silence is complicity and we cannot be complicit.”
Read MoreClean Slate Act inches closer to approval with vote in Senate committee
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“We need to give everyone the tools they need to succeed, and that starts with breaking down barriers to reentry.”
Read MoreQueens litigators prepare for a change in scenery as courts reopen
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“I am in favor of going back to court. I just wish they wouldn't do it so abruptly,”
Read MoreCourts open next week – here’s what you need to know
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Everyone is coming back to the courts. Well, mostly everyone. Learn more about the rules and procedures of the court’s reopening here.
Read MoreActivists push for parole for elderly inmates
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“We’re trying to right some wrongs and some historic injustices, like the draconian sentencing laws rooted in white supremacy.”
Read MoreNew York’s courts continue efforts to combat racism
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“I am gratified by the significant progress made these past few months.”
Read MoreJudicial candidate commits to continued service to the Queens community
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“It always comes back to helping people, because that's what we do.”
Read MoreCitywide flood-resilient zoning changes pass in Council
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“New York City has an obligation to transform its relationship with water.”
Read MoreUniversal Right to Counsel for tenants effective next month
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“This is a tremendous victory for tenants across New York City and a true testament to the power of organizing.”
Read MoreActivists rally for inmate rights in response to scathing Rikers review
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The people that [are] inside of Rikers Island can’t do very much except tell their family members and organizations like us what’s going on.”
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