I am writing to ask for advice on behalf of a friend whose boyfriend is verbally abusive. I would like to suggest a place for my friend to call to get counseling. Is there a place that I can suggest she go for help?
I have responded to letters such as yours asking about whe …Every year around this time, writers ask for suggestions on helping their children return safely to school. Below are some safety tips to discuss with your children, as well as information about my offices crime prevention division which offers our Legal Lives program in elementary schools thro …
There are thousands of outstanding warrants in Brooklyn for charges including Loitering, Littering, Consumption of Alcohol in Public, Failure to Have a Dog License and Unlawfully Being in a Park After Hours.
On September 6 and 7, 2013, between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 …On Saturday, August 10, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., I will be joining Police Commissioner Ray Kelly and New York City Councilmember Mathieu Eugene in Flatbush at Saint Pauls Church in sponsoring a Cash for Guns program.
Father Hamblin, the pastor of St. Pauls, will join us with host …I recently read about the Legal Lives program for fifth-grade students that your office sponsors. Can you explain what the program is about?
Since 1990, my assistant district attorneys have been bringing the criminal justice system to the fifth grade classroo …
A friend recently had the unfortunate experience of being a victim of a crime. The individual who stole the property was arrested and we are not sure what exactly happens at this point.
A criminal case usually starts with a persons arrest by the police. Aft …
As a new retiree, I was particularly interested in a recent news story where you announced the indictment of a doctor who was charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from Medicaid and Medicare for services he did not render. Can you tell me what your office is doing to combat s …
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If you are a student in grades four through nine and attend …
This month, my office, together with Brooklyn clergy, the New York State Office of Court Administration, the Legal Aid Society and the New York City Police Department will implement Project Safe Surrender, a community program designed to help individuals resolve outstanding summonses and warrants …
I have been reading news reports warning about fraudulent schemes being committed with tax refunds. Can you offer advice on how best to protect ourselves from such criminals?
During this time of year, consumers are warned about various attempts by criminals t …
Recently, my mother, who is in her late 80s and lives alone, told me about a solicitation that her neighbor received which sounded too good to be true. Upon further investigation, the advertisement proved to be a fraud. Can you offer advice on how to play it safe and what the elder …