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Ryan Tarinelli

Ryan Tarinelli

Ryan Tarinelli is a reporter at the New York Law Journal. He is based at the New York State Capitol in Albany, New York. He can be reached through email at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @ryantarinelli.

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October 28, 2020 | New York Law Journal

US Citizens in Israel Sue New York Election Officials Over Deadline

A dozen U.S. citizens living in Israel are suing New York election officials, challenging what they call the "arbitrary and unconstitutional application" of an election deadline.

By Ryan Tarinelli

3 minute read

October 27, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Connolly Named New Administrative Judge for State's 3rd Judicial District

The state court system has named Judge Gerald W. Connolly as the new administrative judge for the state's third judicial district, which covers a swath of upstate New York.

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2 minute read

October 27, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Campaign Committee Spends Big for Key Senate Democrats Targeted Over Criminal Justice Reform

The campaign committee for New York Senate Democrats is dishing out big money to protect key incumbents as their members face Republican challengers and a well-funded group attacking the lawmakers' record on criminal justice issues.

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4 minute read

October 26, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Date Set for 1st Criminal Jury Trials in Bronx, Queens Since March

Chief Judge Janet DiFiore says the Bronx and Queens on Nov. 4 are expected to start their first new criminal jury trials since March, the month the coronavirus pandemic upended normal life in New York and led to sweeping statewide shutdown orders.

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2 minute read

October 26, 2020 | New York Law Journal

NY Prison System Faces Soaring Virus Infections at Southern Tier Facility

The supervising attorney with the Prisoners' Rights Project at The Legal Aid Society, said in a statement that its clients are "defenseless against the virus."

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4 minute read

October 26, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Attorney of the Year Finalist: Stephen Warnke

"My life has been marked by extraordinary good luck and serendipity. And I felt as if I was fortunate as a lawyer in private practice to help respond and help my clients in their life-saving mission."

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4 minute read

October 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Ahead of Early Voting in NY, State AG James Issues Guidance on Voter Intimidation

Unlawful voter intimidation includes poll watchers who target specific demographics for challenges or poll workers who harass voters inside the polling location, according to the guidance.

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3 minute read

October 22, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Surge of New Virus Cases Reported at New York State Prison

The department says it closed visitation at Elmira and at Greene Correctional Facility as of Wednesday due to a "significant increase" in virus infections among the prisoners.

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3 minute read

October 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

NY Eases Virus Restrictions for Parts of Queens, but Shutdown Remains in Affected Brooklyn Neighborhoods

Cuomo's office says nonessential businesses located in the two red zones in Queens can reopen starting Thursday. He also said there are no changes to the red zone in Brooklyn, which means that law firms and other nonessential businesses in that area are required to remain closed.

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4 minute read

October 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal

'Sad Picture'?: Diversity of New York's Judiciary Has Stood in Place for Decades, Report Says

The finding is a key takeaway from a sweeping independent review of racial bias in the New York state court system, which was prompted by the death of George Floyd in Minnesota earlier this year.

By Ryan Tarinelli

6 minute read