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NYC politics

Bronx Defenders form alliance to protect New York evidence sharing requirements - Bronx Times

The coalition aims to protect 'Kalief's Law' to ensure timely evidence sharing, vital for defendants' rights.

2 weeks ago

Dismissed Queens criminal case highlights discovery debate

Queens case underscores issues with NY's evidence-sharing laws and discovery reforms affecting the budget negotiations.

fromBronx Times

NYC politics

Bronx Defenders form alliance to protect New York evidence sharing requirements - Bronx Times

The coalition aims to protect 'Kalief's Law' to ensure timely evidence sharing, vital for defendants' rights.

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Miscellaneous

The subway fire slay proves NYC must stop coddling criminals

Criminal justice reform has failed to address the needs of victims and effectively manage repeat offenders, leading to tragic consequences.

2 weeks ago

NYC politics

Why are NY judges, lawmakers and other leftists conspiring to murder a Bronx woman?

New York's lenient legal system fails to protect victims, allowing dangerous criminals like Jarrell Coburn to repeatedly threaten and invade their homes.

Miscellaneous

The subway fire slay proves NYC must stop coddling criminals

Criminal justice reform has failed to address the needs of victims and effectively manage repeat offenders, leading to tragic consequences.

more#criminal-justice-reform

2 weeks ago

NYC politics

Why are NY judges, lawmakers and other leftists conspiring to murder a Bronx woman?

New York's lenient legal system fails to protect victims, allowing dangerous criminals like Jarrell Coburn to repeatedly threaten and invade their homes.

NYC's law allowing noncitizens to vote is dead as state's highest court shuts it down

The New York Court of Appeals struck down a law allowing noncitizens to vote, emphasizing that voting is restricted to citizens according to the state constitution.

1 month ago

New York City Can't Allow Noncitizens to Vote, Top State Court Rules

New York's highest court ruled noncitizen voting unconstitutional, reaffirming that citizenship is a requisite for voting per the State Constitution.

1 month ago

NYC's law allowing noncitizens to vote is dead as state's highest court shuts it down

The New York Court of Appeals struck down a law allowing noncitizens to vote, emphasizing that voting is restricted to citizens according to the state constitution.

1 month ago

New York City Can't Allow Noncitizens to Vote, Top State Court Rules

New York's highest court ruled noncitizen voting unconstitutional, reaffirming that citizenship is a requisite for voting per the State Constitution.

Op-ed: A father's message to Governor Hochul Please support grieving families like mine, in my son's memory | amNewYork

Ethan Falkowitz's family believes the Grieving Families Act is essential for justice after his tragic death caused by a drunk driver.

Brooklyn

fromwww.amny.com

2 months ago

Anti-stalking protections in NY boosted with CREEP Act'

New York's CREEP Act aims to extend civil protections to stalking victims harassed by non-relatives or non-intimates.

New York City

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Brothers Accused of Sexual Assault

The federal judge dismissed Angelica Parker's lawsuit against the Alexander brothers due to expired statute of limitations.

fromTelecompetitor

NYC politics

New York Begins Enforcing Low-Cost Internet Plan Law

New York's low-cost internet law mandates affordable broadband plans at $15/month, aiming to enhance statewide internet access and participation.

fromAxios

Miscellaneous

Paid prenatal leave, child influencer protections, no taxes on rent: New 2025 laws

New York introduces paid prenatal leave in 2025, enhancing support for pregnant employees.

California enacts laws to protect minors in online content and their digital likeness from misuse.

fromGothamist

Miscellaneous

Expecting in NY? New prenatal leave benefits take effect with the new year.

New York's new law provides 20 hours of paid leave for prenatal appointments, ensuring pregnant workers don't sacrifice income for healthcare.

Federal appeals court upholds New York's ban on guns in sensitive places

New York can enforce firearm bans in sensitive locations despite recent Supreme Court rulings.

fromArs Technica

Law

Big loss for ISPs as Supreme Court won't hear challenge to $15 broadband law

New York's broadband law mandates affordable internet service plans for ISPs.

The Supreme Court case addresses the balance of state and federal regulatory authority over broadband services.

Brooklyn

Federal appeals court upholds New York's ban on guns in sensitive places

New York can enforce firearm bans in sensitive locations despite recent Supreme Court rulings.

fromArs Technica

Law

Big loss for ISPs as Supreme Court won't hear challenge to $15 broadband law

New York's broadband law mandates affordable internet service plans for ISPs.

The Supreme Court case addresses the balance of state and federal regulatory authority over broadband services.

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New York City

That Manhunt Photo Looks Like a Loved One. Do You Have to Tell?

Individuals are not legally obligated to report names in a nationwide manhunt, despite moral considerations.

Social justice

Daniel Penny jurors' duty now: Reject kangaroo-court injustice

The trial becomes unfair after dropping manslaughter charges, urging jurors to refuse conviction in a compromised system.

Law

fromABA Journal

2nd Circuit sticks to its guns on constitutionality of concealed-carry law after SCOTUS remand

The 2nd Circuit affirmed key provisions of New York's concealed carry law, maintaining restrictions in sensitive locations and upholding the good moral character requirement.

Brooklyn

Property owner wins right to challenge foreclosure in Brooklyn case

The Appellate Division ruled that BLDG Oceanside, LLC can intervene in the foreclosure case due to its substantial interest in the property.

Medicine

Newly-signed law will give patients more access to medicines and information

New law removes 'gag clause' for pharmacists, enhancing transparency on medication pricing and accessibility.

#panic-buttons

fromNewsmax

Privacy professionals

New N.Y. State Law Mandates Retail 'Panic Buttons'

New York's Retail Worker Safety Act mandates panic buttons in large retail stores to enhance worker safety amid rising violence.

fromFast Company

Privacy professionals

New York law now mandates that major retail stores add 'panic buttons' for workers

New York's Retail Worker Safety Act mandates panic buttons in large retailers to enhance employee safety against violence and threats.

fromNewsmax

Privacy professionals

New N.Y. State Law Mandates Retail 'Panic Buttons'

New York's Retail Worker Safety Act mandates panic buttons in large retail stores to enhance worker safety amid rising violence.

fromFast Company

fromRaw Story - Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Journalism

Privacy professionals

New York law now mandates that major retail stores add 'panic buttons' for workers

New York's Retail Worker Safety Act mandates panic buttons in large retailers to enhance employee safety against violence and threats.

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Privacy professionals

fromOne Green Planet

8 months ago

Brooklyn Court Case Could Redefine Legal Status of Pets in New York

The court case in Brooklyn seeks to redefine pets' status in law, moving beyond their classification as property to acknowledge their emotional significance.

US Elections

Trump camp denies he lost bid to have Manhattan criminal case moved to federal court

Judge Hellerstein denied Trump's request to move his case to federal court, impacting his trial schedule and appeal options.

NYC real estate

fromBrownstoner

8 months ago

Landlords Register Tens of Thousands More Rent-Regulated Apartments Under Threat of Fines

The state law has led to a sharp rise in compliance for registering rent-stabilized apartments due to new hefty penalties.