Queens democrats to name Supreme Court nominees
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“There are several individuals who look to be nominated at these conventions and year after year, most of them are sitting Civil Court judges.”
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Queens DACA applicants wonder what comes next after federal ruling
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“When the news came that they stopped taking applications, it was a blow.”
Read MoreQueens Defenders launch program to teach kids about their rights
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“Every single wrongful conviction happened because the 4th, 5th and 6th were not known.”
Read MoreGarner family's request to put mayor on stand awaits ruling
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“The mayor and the police commissioner were the ultimate decision makers.”
Read MoreJail officers union files suit against DOC
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“In my twenty-two years working in the New York City Department of Correction, I have never seen such deplorable working conditions for our members.”
Read MoreInquiry into Garner’s death will move forward, court rules
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“We find that this is the rare case in which allegations of significant violations of duty, coupled with a serious lack of substantial investigation and public explanation, warrant a summary inquiry.”
Read MoreAdvocates pressure Cuomo to sign parole reform bill
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“As New York attempts to rebuild after the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot afford to spend $680 million a year locking people up with no benefit to public safety.”
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In-person arraignments restart in Queens
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“The restoration of face‐to‐face attorney‐client interaction in these critically important proceedings marks another important milestone in our return to the new normal.”
Read MoreMaloney introduces bill to curb unchecked overdraft fees
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“Overdraft fees are predatory and hit hardest those who can least afford them.”
Read MoreCourts face clerk shortage
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“When [the OCA] loses people through attrition, they're not replacing them.”
Read MoreGrays says in-person trials will soon resume
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“Attorneys need to get back to work and cases have to start moving.”
Read MoreEric Garner case review hearing begins after series of delays
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“We’re locked in a cycle I think we need assistance from the court to get out of.”
Read MoreCuomo signs law to bring additional Supreme Court justice to Queens
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“I am glad the legislature understood that by denying certification of Supreme Court justices, they were reducing our numbers.”
Read MoreDespite vacancies, recertified judges await designation
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“We're still waiting to see what's going on.”
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