A former NYPD detective pleaded guilty to conspiring in a PPP fraud scheme that used false documents to secure pandemic relief funds.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget amendments left IOLA funding unchanged, disappointing advocates seeking $25M more for civil legal services.
"It was feasting on, judging by the blood and feathers on the ground, a poor unlucky pigeon. I think it's an incredibly rare sight." ...
Sherman most recently served as New York City’s Chief Equity Officer and commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice.
A major snowstorm forced NYC criminal courts to delay arraignments, worsening backlogs amid Legal Aid concerns over 24-hour holding limits.
Jessica Tisch, the city’s police commissioner, called the behavior “disgraceful” and “criminal" and said the department is investigating.
The program blends classical ballet with contemporary dance to explore the dialogue between disciplines, generations, genders and cultures.
A collection of topical political cartoons from various artists curated by the Brooklyn Eagle editorial staff.
Five Brooklyn-based nonprofits will each receive a $100,000 no-strings-attached grant in recognition of their work advancing racial justice.
Building owner Moishe Drizin has recently made repairs, including addressing the “sewage smell” and some painting, but more needs to be done.
Teens developed games, animations and social media campaigns to educate the public about the challenges of energy conservation.
We’re walking on thin ice here. One more day would’ve been fine. They should never have let these kids come back to school." ...