Nassau County has hired a police ethics consultant in the wake of a videotaped beating by officers of a Westbury man. According to acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter, ” this is all about building trust with the community,” Last year, Mr. Krumpter’s predecessor was forced to resign over what was alleged to be a…
Details
New York has had a strong Human Trafficking Law on the books since 2007, but recently special courts have been set up to address this nationwide problem. New York state Penal Law Section 230.34 covers the crime of Sex Trafficking, which is a class B felony. New York State is in the process of creating…
Details
Former Suffolk County Judge Stuart Namm has published a memoir about his time on the bench. The book, entitled “A Whistleblower’s Lament: The Perverted Pursuit of Justice in the State of New York”, is the story of his life, including his more than 16 year career as a Suffolk County judge. Originally seen as a…
DetailsThe Alfonse D’Amato United States Courthouse is located in Central Islip, very near the New York State Court’s John P. Cohalan Court Complex. The official address of the court is 290 Federal Plaza, Central Islip. The Courthouse is named for former United States Senator Alphonse D’Amato, who sponsored the legislation authorizing its construction. The building,…
DetailsThe John P.Cohalan Court Complex, located at 400 Carleton Avenue in Central Islip, houses the Suffolk County District Court, The Suffolk County Family Court, and parts of the Suffolk County Supreme and County Courts. Construction of the complex was completed in 1992. It was named for John P.Cohalan Jr., former Justice of The New York…
DetailsThe Arthur M. Cromarty Criminal Courts Building is named for the World War II war hero and New York State Supreme Court Administrative Judge Arthur M. Cromarty. Judge Cromarty served on the Bench in Suffolk County in various courts from 1966-1991. The County Court handles felony criminal prosecutions within Suffolk County and a few…
DetailsThe Nassau County Veterans Court was established in November of 2011 to give eligible defendants the opportunity to receive treatment and counseling rather than go to jail for their crimes. The Court is located in the Nassau County District Court House at 99 Main Street, Hempstead. At the opening ceremonies for this new court, Administrative…
DetailsThe Nassau County Court has jurisdiction over all felony prosecutions brought by the Nassau County District Attorney. With a few exceptions, all County Court matters are heard in the Nassau County Courthouse, located at 262 Old Country Road, in Mineola. The Court House, which was built in 1940, also contains offices of the Nassau County…
Details