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Brooklyn

Criminal charges against cop-biting pol Susan Zhuang dropped

By Kirstyn Brendlen Conversation…

Former Congress Member George Santos outside U.S. District Court in Central Islip, LI on Aug. 19, 2024 after pleading guilty to fraud charges.

Courts

George Santos, expelled Congressman, should serve 8 years in prison for fraud, identity theft: feds

amNewYork and Reuters Conversation…

Nassau

Nassau County Bar Association condemns Trump’s string of executive orders targeting law firms

By Isabella Gallo Conversation…

Dozens of advocates gathered outside the Bronx County Court to protest Governor Kathy Hochul's efforts to roll back discovery reform laws named for late Bronx teen, Kalief Browder.

Protesters rally outside Bronx courthouse against Hochul’s proposed changes to discovery reform law

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

mayor eric adams with prayer leaders in Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Mayor Eric Adams rallies against criticism at Ocean Hill church, tells supporters he’s ‘going nowhere’

By Lloyd Mitchell and Robert Pozarycki Conversation…

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Bronx County Bar president Sergio Villaverde aims to reform courts and strengthen community ties

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn borough prez candidate’s campaign treasurer pleads guilty in $400K fraud scheme

By Lauren Rapp Conversation…

Former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey

Courts

Ex-NYPD top uniformed cop Maddrey’s home raided by federal agents: Commissioner Tisch

By Ethan Stark-Miller Conversation…

Suspects who allegedly vandalized an F train Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Vandals plastered Brooklyn F train with protest posters possibly tied to Daniel Penny trial and Jordan Neely’s death

By Barbara Russo-Lennon Conversation…

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Bronx pet shop owners fear statewide sales ban will hurt businesses, fail to protect animal welfare

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams

Courts

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, currently leading prosecution of Mayor Adams, resigning post ahead of replacement by Trump

By Robert Pozarycki Conversation…

Mayor Adams reacts to Manhattan stabbing spree

Manhattan stabbing spree: Mayor Adams says justice system ‘continues to fail’ after learning suspect is career criminal

By Dean Moses Conversation…

susan zhuang

Brooklyn

Supporters maintain steadfast in defense of CM Susan Zhuang after court appearance for allegedly biting cop

By Kirstyn Brendlen Conversation…

Shamel kelly coney island bar owner

Brooklyn

Coney Island bar owner to sue NYPD over alleged ‘shakedowns’ involving ex-police commissioner’s brother

By Dean Moses Conversation…

Lawyer Abayomi Whint addresses the congregation at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church.

Courts

Distinguished Brooklyn lawyer Abayomi Whint makes case for Civil Court judge

By Nelson A. King Conversation…

City Council rally for housing voucher expansion case

Courts

City Council, Legal Aid Society appeal court ruling on lawsuit expanding housing voucher eligibility

By Max Parrott Conversation…

Mayor Adams with attorney gives a thumbs up after arraignment on indictment

‘I am not guilty, Your Honor’: Mayor Adams pleads innocence at arraignment on federal corruption indictment

By Ethan Stark-Miller and Robert Pozarycki Conversation…

Mayor Eric Adams surrendered himself to federal court.

Courts

Mayor Adams enters Manhattan federal court, surrenders to feds ahead of noon arraignment

By Ethan Stark-Miller, Dean Moses and Lloyd Mitchell Conversation…

eric adams and brooklyn borough president antonio reynoso

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso recalls ‘unusual’ visit from Turkish official after Adams became mayor

By Kirstyn Brendlen Conversation…

Protest over Rikers Island conditions

Courts

Advocates renew call for Rikers Island closure as judge’s decision on possible federal takeover looms

By Dean Moses Conversation…

Jamaican-born Mary-Ann Maloney.

Courts

Jamaican-born attorney vies for Queens Civil Court Judge

By Nelson A. King Conversation…

Court of Justice, Law and Rule Concept, Judge’s Gavel on The Table.

Bronx district leader and Board of Elections worker indicted for extortion, conspiracy

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Manhattan Housing Court headquarters

Manhattan Housing Court gets two new judges to work through higher caseload

By Max Parrott Conversation…

George Santos at court

Courts

Former Congressman George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft

By Michael Malaszczyk Conversation…