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How a ‘niche’ community of devoted online court reporters is stepping up to save the profession

Posted on March 28, 2025

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Three new housing court judges appointed to fill Bronx, Brooklyn vacancies

Posted on March 25, 2025

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Op-ed | New York’s courts are in a crisis, and this simple fix will help

Posted on March 23, 2025

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg

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Q&A: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg outlines safety-first priorities ahead of reelection bid

Posted on March 19, 2025

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Dialing in: Brooklyn-based start-up Good Call uses tech to ensure legal support at arrest

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Herrick Feinstein’s Belinda Schwartz finds her own way to lead

Posted on March 13, 2025

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In Red Hook, justice is dispensed with joy and support

Posted on March 12, 2025

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Op-Ed | When Trump kills congestion pricing, the MTA cannot continue to treat taxi, Uber drivers and passengers as an ATM machine!

Posted on March 6, 2025

Justice Rolando Acosta

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Justice Rolando Acosta Unveiled and Unleashed

Posted on March 6, 2025

New York Administrative Judge James Murphy

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Administrative Judge James Murphy keeps the courts running from ‘Mayville to Malone to Montauk’

Posted on March 6, 2025

Midtown Manhattan

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Op-Ed | Major rezoning could bring much needed housing to Midtown South

Posted on February 27, 2025

Center, New York Attorney General Letitia James

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Q&A: New York AG Letitia James balances Trump constitutional threats with local issues

Posted on February 27, 2025

Queens County Clerk Audrey Pheffer brought her experience as a legislator and community advocate to the clerk’s office.

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Queens County Clerk Pheffer wants visitors to feel at home in the clerk’s office

Posted on February 20, 2025

New York Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals Rowan Wilson delivered his State of the Judiciary speech on Feb. 10.

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Chief Judge Calls on Lawmakers to Rethink Long Sentences and Criminal Justice Reform

Posted on February 20, 2025

New York City Bar President Muhammad Faridi speaks in 2023 when he was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams to the Handschu Committee.

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City Bar leader’s agenda shows young lawyers the value of engagement

Posted on February 14, 2025

First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Norman St. George

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With a trial lawyer’s instincts, St. George steers the court system forward

Posted on February 13, 2025

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Raising the bar: Applications to NYC law schools soar above last year’s numbers

Posted on February 10, 2025

Justice Brian Burns and Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas at NYSBA luncheon

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Photos: NYSBA 2025 judicial section celebrates excellence

Posted on January 31, 2025

Manhattan’s Appellate Division courthouse, located at 27 Madison Ave., is an example of Beaux-Arts architecture, a time capsule of Progressive Era aesthetic values and recently a canvas for its contemporary leadership to imprint modern attitudes.

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A historic gem: The New York Appellate Division Courthouse is a sight to behold

Posted on January 31, 2025

Landon Dais on Bronx bench and election

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Op-ed | Election expanded diversity on the Bronx bench

Posted on January 31, 2025

Presiding Appellate Division Justice Dianne T. Renwick

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Presiding Appellate Division Justice Dianne T. Renwick insists on high standards and opening doors

Posted on January 31, 2025

Kings County Clerk Nancy Sunshine

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For Nancy Sunshine, the role of Kings County Clerk is personal

Posted on January 31, 2025

Real estate market op-ed author Ken Fisher

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Op-ed | NYC housing development forecast: Partly sunny for 2025

Posted on January 31, 2025

Manhattan County Clerk Milton Tingling

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Under Manhattan County Clerk Milton Tingling, tradition meets tech

Posted on December 1, 2024

NYC county clerks

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What is the role of a county clerk? What are their responsibilities in the NY court system?

Posted on December 1, 2024

Chief Judge Rowan Wilson

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Chief Judge Rowan Wilson expands problem-solving courts, boosts high court caseload

Posted on December 1, 2024

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See it! amNY Law Launch Party celebrates inaugural issue

Posted on December 1, 2024

Jeffrey Metzler and Susan Horwitz speak about public schools and student avoidance

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Op-ed | Public schools need to take action on student avoidance

Posted on December 1, 2024

New Yorker voting in judicial elections

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2024 Judicial Elections: Democrats sweep across NYC boroughs

Posted on December 1, 2024

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New York court system beefs up judicial training on bail reforms

Posted on November 1, 2024

Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas, who oversees one of the most complex court systems in the United States, is focused on expanding problem-solving courts and improving public confidence in the judiciary.

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Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas: Leading with vision and reform

Posted on November 1, 2024

Cybersecurity gavel in court

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Cyberattacks pose growing threat to New York’s courts, prompting state action on cybersecurity

Posted on November 1, 2024

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WNBA icon Sheryl Swoopes gave a pep talk to the Hostos Community College women's basketball team, the Caimans who won the NJCAA regional championship only to get shut out at nationals.

WNBA star offers encouragement and praise for Hostos championship winning women’s basketball team

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Holy Cross High School in Flushing reveals plans for new state-of-the-art campus building

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Families, advocates grieve and call for more action after fatal Midwood crash involving reckless driving

The lineup of speakers at Troy Masters' memorial on March 30.

Queer media pioneer Troy Masters celebrated for transformative impact on community publishing