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Notes on New York law and Brooklyn civic life from Michael L. Walker, with links to the original reporting.

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Jun 12, 2023Brooklyn

Brooklyn Judge Presides Over Mental Health For New York State

Judge Matthew D’Emic has presided over New York State’s first mental health court since it was established;ished in 2002 and now he is championing for…

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Jun 09, 2023Brooklyn

NY Law: Attorney General Warns New Yorkers On Bad Air Gouging

New York Attorney General wants New Yorkers to be wary of price gougers as the terrible air quality in New York – due to the wildfires in Canada – this…

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Jun 08, 2023Criminal Law

Criminal Law: New Look Clean Slate Act

New York State Bar Association backed Clean Slate Act continues to morph as it seeks to mask Class A felonies for those convicted of them in order to…

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Jun 07, 2023Brooklyn

New Leader For Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association

The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association has a new president: Jovia Radix. Presiding over the changing of the guard at the BWBA will be former BWBA president…

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May 26, 2023Immigration

NYC Immigration Crisis: Busing Out Of New York

When New York City Mayor Eric Adams celebrated New York as a sanctuary city and welcomed migrants he never thought it would bring his city’s capacity to…

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May 12, 2023Real Estate

Real Estate: NYC Empty Office Uptick

The economic hardship New York City (and State) businesses were forced to endure due to COVID restrictions are still resonating in the commercial real…

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