Mapping the Future
Inwood Groups Want State’s Highest Court to Hear Rezoning Dispute
Sadef Ali Kully |
The suit raises questions not just about one rezoning but also about the balance of power in New York over land-use policy.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Lives Hang in the Balance as Courts Resume In-Person Work
Martha Lineberger |
‘Re-opening the New York City courts to non-emergency, in-person appearances right now is an unnecessary mistake. It is a mistake that will have fatal consequences.’
courts
City’s Courts Seen Lacking in Interpreters
Daniel Parra |
There appears to be no accurate record of how many people per month or per year require the services of an interpreter to exercise their right to access to justice.
courts
Stage Set for Next Round in Inwood’s Rezoning Saga
Sadef Ali Kully |
The city’s Law Department says it is ready to deliver its case to a state appeals court for restoring the Inwood rezoning, which was annulled by a lower court last year. It’s just not sure exactly when it will be able to do so.
ASL
Shortage of Sign Language Interpreters in City Courts Creates Delays
Jeanmarie Evelly |
Postponed hearings, delayed arraignments and miscommunication are caused by the limited number of interpreters, making the already high-stakes, onerous process of navigating the legal system even more challenging for those who rely on such services.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: If it Approves Borough Jails, Council Must Invest in Mental Health
Peggy Herrera and Victoria Phillips |
‘This is the right time for the city to also make a bold commitment to support people with serious and persistent mental and behavioral health needs, in ways that will prevent contact (or further contact) with law enforcement at every possible juncture.’
city planning
Opinion: Regulating Development is the City Council’s Job. Let Them Do It.
Marc Richardson |
‘Last winter another agency, the New York City Department of City Planning deliberately circumvented the Council’s oversight when it told the City Planning Commission that it had to approve four mega towers proposed to be built right on top of existing buildings.’
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: ‘And Justice For All’ Means Barring ICE from NYS Courthouses
Brigitte Hamadey |
‘If ICE will not treat courthouses as sensitive locations, NY legislators must pass the Protect Our Courts Act.’
Albany
Opinion: NYC Can’t Close Rikers Until Albany Fixes Parole
Keith Powers |
‘With over 600 people held on technical parole violations at Rikers every day, it is time we recognize that the system is not working.’
bail reform
Opinion: City’s Top Narcotics Prosecutor Responds to an Op-Ed
Bridget Brennan |
‘Major importers and distributors of heroin and fentanyl, charged with top narcotics sale or possession crimes, will walk out of court with no bail even if they have significant ties to foreign jurisdictions.’
