Posts by Threespot Dev
The Bronx Defenders, ALAA Announce Recognition of Staff Union
Contact: Justine Olderman | The Bronx Defenders | JustineO@BronxDefenders.org Alexi Shalom | ALAA | ashalom@alaa.org BRONX, NY – Today, The Bronx Defenders recognized the Association…
Gothamist: As Civil Courts Reopen, Tenant Advocates Fear Coronavirus Could Spread In A Busy Housing Court
“Tenant advocates also have many outstanding questions. A group of them are calling on OCA to postone all phases of the reopening of the city’s…
Bronx Defenders Statement on Passage of STAT Act and 50-A Repeal
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Bronx Defenders Statement on Passage of STAT Act and 50-A Repeal June 9, 2020 CONTACT Ryan Karerat, The Bronx Defenders (RKarerat@bronxdefenders.org) (NEW…
Courthouse News: New York City Reaches Virus Milestone With Infections Down to 1%
“During the public testimony portion of the City Council hearing, New Yorkers expressed outrage over the behavior of the NYPD during citywide protests. “As public…
Go The Distance For Families
The Bronx Defenders is organizing its second annual virtual race campaign, “Go the Distance for Families,” from Monday, June 7, 2021, to Tuesday, July 6,…
News12: Public defenders across the city stand in solidarity with the black community
“Public defenders from across the city stood in solidarity with the black community and the Black Lives Matter movement on Monday. Protesters walked from the Bronx Supreme…
The Riverdale Press: Horace Mann alumni consider rescinding 2011 award to William Barr
“Although courts ruled the program unfairly targeted minority communities, it was allowed to remain in the books. Mayor Bill de Blasio has reduced the number…
Norwood News: New Bill to Protect Contact Tracing Data from Law Enforcement
“Rivera said he was honored to have worked with Neighborhood Defender Services, Center for Community Alternatives, The Bronx Defenders, and the New York Civil Liberties…
Patch: Manhattan DA Wants NYC Looting Suspects Held Without Bail: Report
“Public defense organizations such as the Legal Aid Society, Brooklyn Defender Services and the Bronx Defenders called Vance’s request “outrageous” in a joint statement released Thursday.…
City Limits: How NYC’s Prosecutors are Handling Protest and Looting Cases
“A joint statement by the city’s public defense agencies on Thursday slammed that move. “At a moment in which Black people and their allies are…