Man Dies In NYPD Custody At Brooklyn Criminal Courthouse, Police Say
Christopher Nieves, 46, was found unresponsive and died inside a holding cell at Kings County Criminal Court following a medical episode; circumstances remain unclear.
Legal Aid Society, attorneys union reach tentative deal as NYC court strike loomed
Attorneys at New York City's Legal Aid Society reached a tentative contract agreement, averting a planned strike and including new benefits and protections.
Legal Aid union authorizes strike as midnight contract deadline approaches | amNewYork
The union's contract is scheduled to expire at midnight Tuesday, with ongoing negotiations aiming to prevent a strike as Legal Aid's offer was deemed inadequate.
CityFHEPS Voucher Holders & Legal Aid Sue to Preserve Landlord Incentive
"The city provided absolutely no rationale for this decision, which rescinds a long standing, extremely successful incentive, leaving vulnerable families in a worse situation."
