Today's Verdict

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-tenant disputes and the rights every renter and landlord should know.Today’s Verdict, hosted by Bronx native David Lesch, provides solutions to viewers’ legal questions and concerns.

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 and staying informed in an era of increased enforcement.Today’s Verdict, hosted by Bronx native David Lesch, provides solutions to viewers’ legal questions and concerns.

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 York City, along with community protections and access to care.Today’s Verdict, hosted by Bronx native David Lesch, provides solutions to viewers’ legal questions and concerns.

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) Fund and what the budget gap could mean for civil legal services across New York.Today’s Verdict, hosted by Bronx native David Lesch, provides solutions to viewers’ legal questions and concerns.

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 solutions to viewers’ legal questions and concerns.

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 police reform.Today’s Verdict, hosted by Bronx native David Lesch, provides solutions to viewers’ legal questions and concerns.