Sunnyside lawyer named president of Network of Bar Leaders
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“It has been wonderful to see an exchange of ideas and information and collaboration among different bar associations.”
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After Queens CBs raise concern, Hochul says yes to virtually meetings
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“To require Community Boards to meet in person at this juncture is extremely problematic.”
Read MoreState moves to extend eviction protections
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“Under my watch, here in the State of New York we are not going to exacerbate what is already a crisis.”
Read MoreDe Blasio criticizes courts
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“I would like to hear from the folks who run the courts not their excuses or pointing fingers elsewhere.”
Read MoreMayor appoints three judges to New York City courts
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“I have no doubt that they will continue to champion fairness in our court system as New York City recovers from the pandemic.”
Gun violence felony cases to be expedited by NYC courts
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“This citywide initiative will help ensure that these important cases are resolved as swiftly and effectively as possible.”
Cambria Heights man freed 30 years after being wrongfully convicted
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“I waited a long time to hear those words and when it finally happened, I was speechless.”
Read MoreActivists hold vigil for man who died in prison after being denied parole
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“His good nature character helped countless people behind bars and helped, especially younger people, to turn their lives around and stay focused.”
Read MoreQueens Dems set ballot for Queens Supreme Court election
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Judges Karen Gopee, Michele Titus, Laurentina McKetney Butler, David Kirschner and current Supreme Court Justices Kenneth Holder and Denis Butler will run on the Democratic Party line for Queens Supreme Court in November.
Read MoreFormer employee sues Queens Defenders
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“I understood this behavior to reflect her feelings of hostility towards me for having made the reasonable accommodation request.”
Read MoreCUNY, NYU Law team up to publish formerly incarcerated writers
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“If we're going to say lived experience and perspective has value, we have to acknowledge a mismatch between format and people who own that lived experience.”
Read MoreHolden introduces resolution to make all hate crime defendants bail eligible
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“Individuals arrested for hate crimes should not be released without bail.”
Read MoreQueens 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.”
Read MoreQueens 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.”
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