Tag: Law Department (NYC)

NYC Reaches Record $17.5 Million Settlement in Wrongful Murder Conviction

George Bell was sentenced to life in 1999 for a murder in Queens that he did not commit. He was exonerated two years ago.

Judge Blocks Migrants From Former School, Questioning NYC’s Shelter Guarantee

A lawsuit to dismantle a homeless shelter created for migrants in a residential neighborhood has implications for the city’s broader right-to-shelter guarantee.

Is It Legal to Sleep Outside in NYC? A Bill Aims to Clarify

A “Homeless Bill of Rights” that could become law on Saturday aims to clarify legal issues for homeless people, including whether they can camp outdoors. But the rules are anything but clear.

Prosecutions for Fire Safety Violations Dropped by 98% in New York City

The dramatic decline has prompted concerns about safety just months after the city’s deadliest blaze in decades.

Trump Organization Can Keep Operating Bronx Golf Course, Judge Rules

New York City lost a court battle over its attempt to cancel the Trump Organization’s contract to operate a public golf course in the Bronx after the riot at the U.S. Capitol.