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3 days agoMetropolitan Park casino opponents sue NYS Gaming Commission, vow to keep fighting after judge dismisses case - QNS
Opponents of the Metropolitan Park casino filed a lawsuit against the NYS Gaming Commission, alleging unfair licensing processes and seeking to block the development.
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5 days agoMayor Mamdani expands NYC scholarship program to include undergraduate degrees
"Our city advances when our workers can too. By connecting city workers to undergraduate and graduate educations, we're empowering the next generation of civil servants who act ambitiously, think creatively and believe firmly in government's ability to improve the lives of working people."
Higher education
NYC politics
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2 days agoZohran Mamdani wants to crack down on New York's bad landlords'. He has to find them
The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues, ensuring accessibility without paywalls, and supports community engagement through initiatives like rental hearings.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
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2 weeks agoNew York judge refuses to seal trans name change request - again - LGBTQ Nation
An appellate court repeatedly overturns a New York judge's refusal to seal transgender name change records, citing inadequate justification for denying privacy protections that expose applicants to discrimination and harassment.
Law
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2 weeks agoAppeals court rebukes New York judge for repeatedly refusing to seal trans name change records
New York Judge James Walsh repeatedly denied sealing records for transgender people changing names, citing public interest concerns, despite appellate courts consistently overruling his decisions.
#access-to-justice
Law
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2 weeks agoOpinion: New York Wants to Protect You From AI Lawyers. It May Accidentally Rob You of One.
AI chatbots designed to provide accessible legal guidance face prohibition under proposed New York legislation that would criminalize unauthorized practice of law, despite addressing a critical justice gap affecting millions of unrepresented litigants.
NYC parents
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2 weeks agoQueens mother sues New York City over removal of baby without court order
New York City's Administration for Children's Services removes over 1,300 children annually without court orders, with emergency removals accounting for approximately half of all abuse and neglect cases, raising constitutional concerns about unlawful family separations.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks agoForgotten no more': State's top judges take field trip to The Bronx | amNewYork
New York State Court of Appeals held historic oral arguments in The Bronx for three days, engaging hundreds of students and fostering community connections between state judges and local officials.
Law
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2 weeks ago'No accountability': NYC immigration courts close to the public, lawsuit claims
Federal immigration courts in New York City have systematically blocked public observation for a year, violating federal regulations and constitutional protections through unwritten, arbitrary rules.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks agoAli Najmi to guide mayor's judge appointments to help struggling family court | amNewYork
Ali Najmi leads the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary to expand judicial access, recruit merit-based judges, and broaden the candidate pool beyond traditional prosecutors and court attorneys.
Law
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3 weeks agoNew York Courts unveils program to help inmates find representation to sue the state | amNewYork
New York's court system is launching a pilot program connecting incarcerated people with lawyers to pursue civil claims against the state, addressing the barrier of self-representation without legal resources.
NYC politics
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1 month agoOp Ed | The judges who shape New York long after the ballots are cast | amNewYork
New York City's elected trial judges—Civil Court and Surrogate's Court judges—wield significant influence over vulnerable citizens' lives, including eviction, custody, and bail decisions, making judicial races critical despite low voter attention.
Brooklyn
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2 months agoSecond Judicial District Equal Justice Committee kicks off three-part series on 'Professional Progression in the Unified Court System'
Unified court system career series provided guidance on court structure, career pathways, promotions, interview skills, mentorship, and resources for advancement across all court titles.
New York City
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2 months agoJuliet Howard, the second openly LGTBQ+ Black judge elected to Kings County Civil Court, holds induction ceremony
Judge Howard’s elevation to the New York City Civil Court reflects decades of service, fairness, and compassionate courtroom treatment that strengthens Brooklyn’s judiciary.
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