Today's Verdict

On this episode of Today’s Verdict, Nassau County Executive and Republican candidate for Governor Bruce Blakeman discusses his campaign and his vision for New York State. Then, Elizabeth Kocienda, Director of Advocacy at the New York City Bar Association, and Alison Wilkie, Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Campaigns at the Coalition for the Homeless, discuss the WiFi for Homeless Act a...

On this episode of Today’s Verdict, traffic attorney Kim Juszczak discusses New York’s updated DMV point system, and new measures aimed at repeat speeding offenders. Then, employment attorney and founder of The Boyd Law Group, Patrick Boyd, breaks down the EEOC’s lawsuit against The New York Times and what it could mean for workplace diversity initiatives, hiring practices, and employers across th...

On this episode of Today's Verdict, employment attorney Steven Mitchell Sack discusses the overtime rule debate and its impact on workers. Then, Melanie Dominguez, Organizing Director at the Katal Center for Equity, Health, and Justice, and member, Ziyadah Amatul-Matin, discuss New York prison oversight reforms and the State Commission of Correction's current vacancy crisis. Today’s Verdict , host...

On this episode of Today’s Verdict, Renée Hill, President of the Bronx County Bar Association, discusses her work as a criminal defense attorney, her leadership role with the BCBA, and the services and resources the organization provides to attorneys and the public. Then, we revisit a conversation with Randi Rothschild, Chief Program Officer at The Fortune Society, discussing a program that steps...

On this episode of Today’s Verdict, attorney and Manhattan Institute adjunct fellow Christian Browne discusses the planned closure of Rikers Island and the legal and logistical challenges surrounding the city’s 2027 borough-based jail replacement plan. Then, we revisit a conversation with landlord-tenant attorney and business owner Sergio Marquez, Esq., who breaks down key insights into landlord-t...

On this episode of Today’s Verdict, Patrick J. Boyd, founder of the Boyd Law Group, discusses New York’s new law limiting employers’ ability to check credit history and what it means for job seekers and workplace decisions. Then, we sit down with attorney Daniel Drucker as we explore the current immigration challenges, from temporary protections for Haitian nationals to navigating legal pathways a...

On this episode of Today’s Verdict, Attorney Peter W. Beadle discusses Governor Hochul’s proposed changes to New York auto insurance and liability laws, exploring how the reforms could potentially affect crash victims, cyclists, pedestrians, and everyday drivers. Then, Kei Williams, Executive Director of NEW Pride Agenda, examines the evolving landscape of gender-affirming care for minors in New Y...

On this episode of Today’s Verdict, Abena Hutchful, Senior Policy & Litigation Attorney at The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights, discusses the organization’s work advocating for the rights and well-being of immigrant children. Then, Angela Fernandez, Executive Director of Lawyers Alliance, explains the push to restore full spending authority for the Interest on Lawyer Account (IOLA...

On this episode of Today’s Verdict, we're joined by Zakkiyya Rock, UFT Delegate and Early Childhood Educator, to discuss the Fix Tier Six Campaign for fairer teacher pensions. We also revisit an earlier interview about the NYPD Curb Act, a bill aimed at restricting stop-and-frisk and addressing racial profiling in New York City. Today’s Verdict , hosted by Bronx native David Lesch, provides soluti...

On this episode of Today’s Verdict, attorney Kate Wood of The Legal Aid Society discusses a lawsuit challenging solitary confinement in NY youth facilities. Then, attorney Patrick Boyd explains employment discrimination laws and their impact on workers and employers. Today’s Verdict , hosted by Bronx native David Lesch, provides solutions to viewers’ legal questions and concerns.

In this episode of Today’s Verdict, Cecilia Ellis from NYPIRG discusses a major coalition urging Congress to protect the National Environmental Policy Act from rollbacks. We also revisit an earlier interview about the NYPD CURB Act, a bill aimed at restricting stop-and-frisk and addressing racial profiling in New York City. Two vital conversations about protecting our environment and advancing pol...