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One of the signs posted by the NYC Sheriff on the door of the Exotic Smoke Shop (AKA Convenience and Organic Corporation) at 64 Henry St.

Notorious Brooklyn Heights weed shop padlocked by NYC sheriff

May 17 | Mary Frost

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — An illegal smoke shop in Brooklyn Heights — which has been raided, robbed, shut down by the police and reopened numerous times — has been padlocked by the NYC Sheriff’s Office under new, tougher rules unveiled last month by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Neighbors hope that this time it’s permanent. Signs posted by […]

The Appellate Division, Second Department, recently upheld Kings County Supreme Court decisions dismissing a plumbing company’s late appeal and a family offense petition, while it reinstated a medical malpractice claim and suspended an attorney for misappropriation of client funds. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

Latest Decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department

May 16 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Appellate Division upholds dismissal of plumbing company’s late appeal The Appellate Division, Second Department, upheld a Kings County Supreme Court decision dismissing an appeal by Hepco Plumbing & Heating, which sought to challenge penalties imposed by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for unpermitted work. The ruling confirms that Hepco’s appeal was filed […]