Editorial | The push for NYC jail reform should address a complex truth | amNewYork
Nearly 100 juvenile detainees at Bronx and Brooklyn facilities live in unassigned quarters, facing inadequate, unsafe, and degrading conditions that hinder rehabilitation.
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."