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William Neri, the Principal Law Clerk to Kings County Supreme Court Justice Vincent Del Giudice, is pictured alongside Yolanda Guadagnoli, president of the Columbian Lawyers Association, at the Columbian Lawyers Association's recent meeting.Photos courtesy of William Neri

William Neri addresses gun case issues at Columbian Lawyers Association meeting

November 27 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

At the monthly meeting of the Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn on Nov. 8, William Neri, the principal law clerk to Justice Vincent Del Giudice, judge of the Court of Claims, presented a comprehensive lecture on the complex landscape of gun cases in New York State. His talk, titled “Current Issues in Gun Cases: From […]

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Bay Ridge public service stalwart celebrates 65 years

November 1 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

It was simply an “exceptional” day, as the Guild for Exceptional Children (GEC) turned 65. Holding its anniversary gala at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Coney Island, on Sunday, October 29, the organization honored outstanding individuals for their overwhelming support and dedication to GEC’s mission of care.  Hon. Matthew J. D’Emic, administrative judge, Kings County Supreme Court, […]

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Coney Island amusement park worker sentenced to 13 years for attempted murder

October 27 | Rob Abruzzese

A simmering dispute over customers and profits at a game booth in Luna Park escalated into violence two years ago, resulting in a 13-year prison sentence on Thursday for Joseph Colon, a former employee of the iconic Coney Island amusement park. The conflict between Colon and his 38-year-old co-worker reached its boiling point on the […]