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The appointments are part of a larger initiative funded by the Governor and Legislature to address backlogs in Housing Court. Image: Yuliia/Adobe Stock

Two new judges appointed to Brooklyn Housing Court

August 16 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas announced the appointment of two new judges to the Brooklyn Housing Court as part of a broader effort to address increasing caseloads and improve access to justice in New York City. The newly appointed judges, Javier E. Ortiz and Elyssa O. Slutzky, bring extensive experience in housing law and […]

Senior Court Analyst Lissette Morales, alongside colleagues from the Kings County Clerk's Office, engaging with the community at the GrowNYC Farmers Market on August 6, 2024. Photo courtesy of the Kings County Clerk’s Office

Kings County Clerk’s Office engages community at GrowNYC Farmers Market, promotes jury service and court resources

August 12 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

As part of its ongoing efforts to connect with the community, the Kings County Clerk’s Office, led by Hon. Nancy Sunshine, joined the GrowNYC Farmers Market on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Clerk’s Office staff engaged with market-goers, distributing a variety of court-related materials and sharing crucial information on […]