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Chief judge: Glass' departure leaves holes to fill
By Doug McMurdo When District Judge Jackie Glass trades in the bench for a Hollywood soundstage to star in the syndicated CBS legal reality show "Swift Justice," she will leave a handful of slight headaches for the judges she left behind.
Updated: 05/31/2011 05:20A
Nora's Wine Bar fights through bankruptcy, aiming to survive
"We're trying not to close, that's why we filed for bankruptcy," Marcello said. "It was the only way to protect us from the landlord." The landlord in question is Peccole Nevada; the rent is $16000 a month. "It was fine when people were coming to the
Updated: 05/31/2011 05:20A
Denying jobs to illegal aliens
As part of a sweeping immigration law passed in 1986, Congress removed almost all states' rights to enforce immigration, making it a federal responsibility. But lawmakers left one clause, pertaining to "all licenses necessary to operate the business,"
Updated: 05/31/2011 05:20A
Denying jobs to illegal aliens
As part of a sweeping immigration law passed in 1986, Congress removed almost all states' rights to enforce immigration, making it a federal responsibility. But lawmakers left one clause, pertaining to "all licenses necessary to operate the business,"
Updated: 05/31/2011 05:20A
Denying jobs to illegal aliens
As part of a sweeping immigration law passed in 1986, Congress removed almost all states' rights to enforce immigration, making it a federal responsibility. But lawmakers left one clause, pertaining to "all licenses necessary to operate the business,"
Updated: 05/31/2011 05:20A
'Divorce referendum showed people weary of taboos'
Opposition spokesman for justice Jos Herrera told Parliament yesterday that the divorce referendum had proved that the Maltese were capable of debating whatever was necessary because they were weary of taboos. Dr Herrera said the opposition motion was
Updated: 05/31/2011 05:20A
'Divorce referendum showed people weary of taboos'
Opposition spokesman for justice Jos Herrera told Parliament yesterday that the divorce referendum had proved that the Maltese were capable of debating whatever was necessary because they were weary of taboos. Dr Herrera said the opposition motion was
Updated: 05/31/2011 05:20A
Lawsuit may prevent New Visions charter schools from opening in Marble Hill
But in the latest installment of the drama unfolding between the city Department of Education and the United Federation of Teachers, the UFT filed a lawsuit to block the closure of 22 struggling public schools, including JFK.
Updated: 05/31/2011 05:19A
Volunteers train at restorative justice seminar
Dawn Black and Tony Simpson participate in a training seminar in Hampton to learn the skills and techniques of a restorative justice facilitators. And sitting down with peers ito find a resolution is the way that he sees as most effective.
Updated: 05/31/2011 05:19A
Warren avoids felony-escape charge
According to law-enforcement officials, Warren hadn't yet been entered into the police system, when she ran out the back of the police station - which means she technically didn't commit felony escape. The details were murky enough, sources said,
Updated: 05/31/2011 05:18A