Mental Health Awareness Month, est. 1949, acknowledged in Kings County Court
May 15, 2026
Brooklyn Mental Health Court marked Mental Health Awareness Month at Kings County Court to promote understanding and reduce stigma.
Brooklyn Mental Health Court marked Mental Health Awareness Month at Kings County Court to promote understanding and reduce stigma.
Problem-solving courts connect treatment with justice supervision to reduce crime, save lives, and strengthen communities statewide.
Dr. Ayesha Delany-Brumsey will coordinate and unify the city’s efforts to address the root causes of crime and to advance community safety.
NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN AND BROOKLYN METHODIST HOSPITAL must initiate reforms in the treatment of patients with mental health emergencies.
A judge declined to dismiss charges against a Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis, allowing the case to move forward.
GOV. KATHY HOCHUL HAS RECEIVED A NATIONAL AWARD for her leadership in mental health policy, recognizing her efforts.
Brooklyn CLE event featured judges discussing jail population review reforms, court efficiency data and tributes to a late attorney.
This new initiative, with The Worker Institute at Cornell and New York Building Foundation, is an effort to destigmatize mental health issues.
“Valve has made billions of dollars by letting children and adults alike illegally gamble for the chance to win valuable virtual prizes.”
Holiday drives, court wellness events, awards, and scholarships highlight community and service initiatives across Brooklyn and NYC courts.
A Long Island lawyer was disbarred for misusing a vulnerable client’s home-sale proceeds for personal gain and billing excessive fees.
A Brooklyn event highlighted mental health awareness and featured Daniel Lukasik’s documentary on depression and the power of friendship.
A federal judge granted a motion for an injunction blocking the Trump administration from ending funding for school mental health programs.
Kings County Supreme Court Judge Matthew D’Emic urged lawyers to uphold diligence, consistency and integrity in daily work and life.
A PILOT PROGRAM MODELED AFTER NYC TEACHING FELLOWS provides scholarships to nearly 100 aspiring social workers
Legal Aid and NYU Law filed a class action over delays in mental health treatment that leave people unfit for trial languishing at Rikers.
Democratic states sue Trump admin for pressuring hospitals to stop legal gender-affirming care for youth, calling it unlawful overreach.
The degenerative brain disease that has besieged the National Football League intruded in the most violent manner yet.
Judge D’Emic outlines NY’s judicial reforms to divert people with mental illness from jail into treatment through specialized courts.
Win Rozario’s family sued NYC and NYPD, alleging officers escalated his mental health crisis, leading to his wrongful death in their home.
It’s no secret that health and wellness are crucial for a fulfilling life, and in the courthouse, this is no different.
THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE MUST SWIFTLY pass vital mental health reforms, urges a coalition of local leaders.
THE BROOKLYN CLUBHOUSE mental health support center is helping borough residents in crisis by providing job training, meals and community.
AN “EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED” MAN barricaded himself inside his home in Canarsie on Monday evening, alarming neighbors.
THE FELINE-THEMED Brooklyn Cat Cafe at 76 Montague Street will be launching its first-ever Winter Art Benefit on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Brooklyn Defender Services issued a statement on Tuesday that criticized the New York City Department of Correction .
A coalition of 14 state attorneys general filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing the social media giant of exploiting young users by using addictive features and misleading the public about its
Attorney General Letitia James has co-led a coalition in calling on Congress to implement warning labels on social media platforms.
New York is asking for public comments on new rules to protect children from harmful social media features and data collection.
Attorney General Letitia James commended the state Legislature for the passage of two groundbreaking bills aimed at safeguarding children online and addressing the youth mental health crisis exacerbated by social
Family court’s decision on child abuse, upholding custody changes and conditions for mother affirmed The Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, has affirmed decisions from the Family Court of Kings County
New York’s mental health courts have received a significant financial boost with the allocation of approximately $12 million from the state’s budget, aimed at improving services for individuals with mental
The plan to replace the notorious Rikers Island jail complex with borough-based facilities, including an expanded site on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, has seen its estimated cost surge to a
We are facing a severe public health crisis in New York City: The opioid epidemic is reaching historic levels, and disparities in mental health outcomes are rampant, with Black and
NYC UNDERGROUND — As of Sunday, March 24, 2024, NYPD officers have seized a total of 450 weapons — including 19 illegal guns — in the New York City transit
NYC UNDERGROUND — New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban have announced efforts being taken to make the Metropolitan Transit