State commission denies judicial pay hike amid NY’s ‘extremely precarious’ financial outlook
For the second year in a row, a seven-member commission has...
Housing Court judges soften stances on using 141 Livingston St. and no-defaults policy
The Kings County Housing Court at 141 Livingston St. is being prepared...
Tenants’ advocates march from Housing Court to marshal’s office to protest evictions
Groups of tenants’ advocates marched through Downtown Brooklyn on Tuesday from the...
Top New York judges say it’s up to lawmakers to set eviction policy after Oct. 1
The New York court system does not plan to extend a statewide...
Legal Aid urges Cuomo, Legislature to act after judge’s eviction warning
While testifying in front of the New York State Legislature on Friday...
Cuomo halts commercial evictions until at least Sept. 20
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order Thursday that halts COVID-related...
New York court system delays evictions until at least Oct. 1
The New York state court system has delayed evictions until at least...
Confusion in Housing Court as landlord attorneys come under attack from protesters
This past Wednesday, the Housing Court was expected to resume eviction proceedings...
Public defender groups: Court opening plan endangers clients, staff
A coalition of New York City public defender organizations has called on...