Our world in photos: July 8
July 8, 2026
Photos capture global moments from sports, politics, grief, wildlife and international events across France, London, Iraq and beyond.
Photos capture global moments from sports, politics, grief, wildlife and international events across France, London, Iraq and beyond.
Editorial cartoons using satire and humor to comment on politics, international affairs, social issues and current events.
Judge Edwina G. Richardson shares her journey to law, court leadership and commitment to expanding access to justice for all.
The Izetta Johnson Internship Program welcomed its 2026 class, giving NYC students career experience in the Kings County Courts.
Photos capture global moments from the Tour de France, World Cup, NATO summit, royal visits and Spain’s Running of the Bulls.
Editorial cartoons using satire and humor to explore politics, world events, sports, public figures and social issues.
Photos capture global scenes from Tehran, Kyiv, France, Spain, London and Washington, showing war, sport, politics and festivals.
As Law Day approaches on May 1, the court is providing a unique opportunity for high school students across New York State to showcase their creativity and understanding of democracy.
Full slideshow below GRAND ARMY PLAZA — A second community meeting to discuss the proposed “Brooklyn Skate Garden” slated to be built in the middle of Mount Prospect Park took
Full slideshow below BEDFORD-STUYVESANT — The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (BCC) held its monthly “Business After Hours” networking event at Therapy Wine Bar on Malcolm X Boulevard last week. The
Full slideshow below After an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Justice Donald Kurtz retired at the end of last year, marking the end of a distinguished tenure that has
The Jacksonville University College of Law has been provisionally accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), a crucial step for the institution, enabling its students to sit for the bar
Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Raymond Rodriguez sentenced David Gorham, 32, of Red Hook, to 40 years to life in prison for the 2020 murder of Elvin Fernandez. The attack occurred
ITALIAN ORGANIZATION HONORS COUNCILWOMAN SUSAN ZHUANG BENSONHURST — FIGLI MARIA SS. ADDOLORATA, A FRATERNAL Italian-American organization with a chapter in Bensonhurst, honored City Councilmember Susan Zhuang on March 3. Councilwoman
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Two smoke shops in Brooklyn Heights were recently robbed, adding to the stats of soaring cannabis-related crime in New York City. The Exotic Smoke Shop, at 64
CONEY ISLAND — For decades, the noise emanating from the curved subway tracks near the West 8th Street F/Q train station has been a proverbial thorn in the side of
Full slideshow below The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association and its President Adam Kalish recently convened at Mama Rao’s in Dyker Heights for its monthly meeting, which featured an enlightening discussion
Attorney General Letitia James has initiated a lawsuit against an extensive network of more than 40 lending companies, including notable entities like Yellowstone Capital and Delta Bridge Funding, accusing them
LOSS OF GRANTS SPELLS TROUBLE FOR OPEN STREETS PARK SLOPE — TWO POPULAR OPEN STREETS ARE STRUGGLING after the loss of government financial support for outdoor street closure programs, reports
In a move meant to enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in New York, Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas, alongside First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Norman
Full slideshow below The Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term, was abuzz with excitement and style on Thursday, Feb. 29, as it hosted its annual Fashion Show Extravaganza, marking the
Six individuals were arrested on Tuesday morning and charged in a federal complaint with smuggling and distributing illegal raw goose and duck intestines from China to New York City. The
A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for the intentional hit-and-run killing of a cyclist. Korey Johnson, 45, from Ocean Hill, faced justice in the Brooklyn
40-TO-LIFE FOR KILLING DAD-TO-BE IN RED HOOK DOWNTOWN — A BROOKLYN MAN WAS SENTENCED TO 40 years to life in prison on Wednesday following his conviction for shooting a man
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Pro-Palestinian protesters derailed U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s speech at the Brooklyn Heights Association’s 2024 Annual Meeting Monday night, disappointing hundreds of residents who had packed the pews
Montague Street was once the principal commercial artery of the independent city of Brooklyn, and it remains the commercial heart of Brooklyn Heights to this day, historian and archivist Martha
Lawmakers and advocates from Brooklyn, including individuals who were formerly incarcerated, held a press conference in Albany on Monday to discuss the importance of parole justice for families in the
In an effort to acknowledge National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Letitia James unveiled the most frequent consumer complaints received by her office in 2023 on Monday. The list highlights
FACTION AT CHABAD SELLING SHOVEL PINS IN SUPPORT OF TUNNEL CROWN HEIGHTS — MEMBERS OF THE CHABAD LUBAVITCH SECT HAVE BEGUN SELLING shovel-shaped lapel pins at the group’s historic Eastern
During a recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session hosted by the Kings County Criminal Bar Association on Feb. 29, William “Bill” Neri, principal court attorney for Justice Vincent Del Giudice
A 36-year-old from Queens was found guilty by a federal jury in Brooklyn on Monday on charges related to the murder and dismemberment of a woman in a scheme to
