ACP coordinates the assignment of attorneys to represent individuals who cannot afford to retain an attorney in various Criminal and Family Court matters.
Before aging out of New York City’s foster care system, Marcus Diego shuttled in and out of 14 homes. Every few months, he’d arrive in a new place, toting a black plastic trash bag filled with everything he owned in the world. ... See MoreSee Less
"As the executive director of HOPE585, a youth-focused nonprofit that connects CPS-involved families to immediate resources to help keep their families together, I cannot ignore the indignities and hardships faced by families in poverty in this area." ... See MoreSee Less
“These bills ensure that parents are informed of their rights, that families are protected from harassment, and that children can maintain the relationships that shape their lives.” ... See MoreSee Less
New York fired more than 2,000 prison guards Monday for failing to return to work after a weekslong wildcat strike that crippled the state’s correctional system ... See MoreSee Less
New York’s corrections commissioner has declared an end to a wildcat strike by correctional officers and says more than 2,000 officers who have not returned to work have been fired.