In anticipation of new State bail reform measures, New York City will launch an expansion of its successful Supervised Release program as a proven alternative judge will be able to assign in lieu of bail, Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: the Legal Aid Society
E-Scooters & E-Bikes May Be Legal In NYC From Harlem To Hollis
Today, Council Members Ydanis Rodriguez, Fernando Cabrera and Rafael Espinal announced legislation that will legalize E-scooters and E-bikes in the City of New York, headlining four bills that encompass a legislative package introduced today at the New York City Council Stated Meeting. Continue Reading →
East Harlem Rezoning Challenged By Legal Group
Patch reports that a legal advocacy group is suing the city to block a recently passed rezoning proposal for East Harlem. Continue Reading →
Harlem Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Remarks For Joint Public Hearing Of Committee
By Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito
The recent attempt by ICE to arrest a woman in Human Trafficking Court confirmed our worst suspicions about ICE’s intentions. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Dickens And Other Electeds Introduce “Right To Record Act”
On July 14, Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, Deputy Leader, and Council Member Helen Rosenthal, Chair of the Committee on Contracts, held a press conference to announce the introduction of the “Right to Record Act”. Continue Reading →
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