Our world in photos: June 26
June 26, 2026
A global photo roundup captures wildlife, sports, Pride celebrations, weddings and life during summer heat around the world.
A global photo roundup captures wildlife, sports, Pride celebrations, weddings and life during summer heat around the world.
The Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club celebrated Primary Day as members looked ahead to the November general election.
Political cartoons take on housing affordability, climate change, the Israel-Iran ceasefire, Trump, Netanyahu, Elon Musk and SpaceX.
The Kings County Criminal Bar Association celebrated its members and a successful year at its annual summer gathering in Brooklyn.
Global photos show heat waves, protests, wildlife, and daily life across Nepal, Venezuela, Kenya, India and Europe.
Editorial cartoons cover Trump, Iran, affordability, US 250th, data centers, and global political issues in sharp commentary.
Brooklyn Supreme Court hosted a Caribbean American Heritage Month event honoring legal figures and culture with music and performances.
17 INJURED IN DRUNK DRIVER CRASH WITH BUS NEW LOTS — SEVENTEEN PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN A TUESDAY AFTERNOON TRAFFIC ACCIDENT at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Livonia avenues, reports
NEW YORK STATE — A statewide group of local news organizations, comprising over 100 local newspapers in New York, has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy
Holy Cross Brooklyn Outreach Center celebrated its 10-year anniversary Monday evening with a fundraiser at Cebu Bar and Bistro.
The most popular idea by far was turning a parking lot used for years by State Supreme Court judges back into park land.
Javier Aguilar, a former employee of Vitol, Inc., was convicted by a Brooklyn federal jury for his involvement in a bribery and money laundering operation spanning Ecuador and Mexico. Aguilar,
ONE QUEENS-BOUND LANE OF BQE TO BE CLOSED FEB. 29 — MARCH 15 BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WILL BE CLOSING ONE LANE of the Queens-bound Brooklyn-Queens
The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Kings County recently held its annual Shrove Tuesday Mass and celebration, a time-honored event that brought together members of the legal community to honor one
On Monday, Feb. 26, the Court Officer Academy in Castleton-on-Hudson welcomed more than 100 new recruits for their initial day of training, marking the start of an intensive four-month program
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
