Officials and residents are urging immediate repairs to the Coney Island boardwalk as they await a planned $1 billion reconstruction.
Liakas Law’s summer internship program gives law students hands-on courthouse experience through court visits, research and legal training.
Editorial cartoons using satire and humor to comment on politics, international conflicts, climate change, elections and public figures.
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.
Full slideshow below SUNSET PARK — There were faces as far back as the eye could see, and a cornucopia of vibrant colors punctuating the afternoon sky. The day was
A 48-year-old from Brooklyn, Ronald Delaespada, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking firearms and narcotics on Friday.
Private jets, luxury travel and, of course, expensive clothes. Wayne LaPierre, the longtime NRA executive, was found guilty on Friday of using NRA funds to fund his own lavish lifestyle.
PRESCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINES CLOSING SOON CITYWIDE — THE DEADLINE FOR NYC’S FREE PUBLIC PRE-K AND 3K PROGRAMS is quickly approaching: parents of children born in 2020 and 2021 will need
Full slideshow below In celebration of Valentine’s Day and Black History Month, the Kings County Courts Black History Month Committee transformed the courtroom at 320 Jay Street into a vibrant
The quiet growth of the shelter complex in recent months has sent shockwaves across the surrounding residential neighborhoods.
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is set to host a Civics Convocation, featuring U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor as a speaker, focusing on the critical need
NY SENATOR GILLIBRAND WILL GIVE CONFERENCE ON LEGALLY PROTECTING IVF CONCEPTION METHOD CAPITOL HILL — RESPONDING TO AN UNPRECEDENTED DECISION FROM THE ALABAMA STATE SUPREME COURT that declared frozen embryos
The Brooklyn Bar Association (BBA) is gearing up for an unprecedentedly active season this spring under the leadership of President Joseph Rosato. With an ambitious lineup of 14 events planned
The Network of Bar Leaders is set to host its Installation Reception and Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 29, at the Vista LIC Hotel in Queens. Co-sponsored by the New Rochelle
In an attempt to demystify the complexities surrounding title insurance, Home Abstract Corp., in partnership with First American Title Insurance Company, is set to host a Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Jacob Feldman’s appeal against Nassau Life Insurance Company was decided in the Supreme Court, Kings County, presided over by Justice Robin Sheares. Feldman sought a declaration that his $3,000,000 life
In a legal battle over the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), the Kings County Supreme Court, presided over by Justice Francois Rivera, faced a case where Justin Sarkodie sought the
HISTORIC BROOKLYN PARAMOUNT THEATER TO REOPEN IN MARCH DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — THE HISTORIC BROOKLYN PARAMOUNT THEATER, A STORIED but long-defunct venue used as a gymnasium by Long Island University for
In a recent episode of the Diversity Dialogue podcast, hosted by the NYS Unified Court System, Hon. Carolyn Walker-Diallo, New York City Civil Court Administrative judge and the first Muslim
In an attempt to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of New York’s court system, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson and Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas announced the appointment of Hon. Patria
An argument between two women at the Pink Houses projects in East New York spiraled out of control and ended in a tragic vehicular homicide. Now authorities say one woman,
BENSONHURST — A former U.S. Marine and retired NYPD sergeant has announced that he is throwing his hat in the political arena, and taking on incumbent State Sen. Iwen Chu
The U.S. Supreme Court opted not to review two significant cases last week, 74 Pinehurst v. New York and 335-7 LLC v. New York, thereby leaving New York City’s long-standing
NY ATTORNEY GENERAL: SINGULAR CAUSES DANGEROUS BEHAVIORAL CHANGES IN CHILDREN NATIONWIDE — THE WELL-KNOWN ASTHMA AND ALLERGY DRUG MONTELUKAST, KNOWN BY ITS BRAND NAME SINGULAIR, has come under fire from
The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association (BWBA) recently held its annual Judiciary Night, fostering a sense of community and collegiality among local legal professionals. The event, hosted at the Appellate Division,
New York has edged closer to allowing residents aged 21 and over to grow their own marijuana at home, following the state Cannabis Control Board’s recent adoption of new rules
Closing arguments began Tuesday in Brooklyn Federal Court for the trial of two men accused of the murder of Jam Master Jay, the iconic DJ from Run-DMC, whose real name
CAT CAFE WINS $50K PETCO AWARD BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — THE BROOKLYN CAT CAFE WAS SELECTED THIS MONTH to receive a 2024 PetCo Love Stories $50,000 award, thanks to a glowing