Black History Month
During Black History Month, we look back at the Jennings v. Third Avenue Railroad Co. case. 100 years before Rosa Parks, the efforts of Elizabeth Jennings and a future president helped desegregate the public railway service in NYC. Read this fascinating account on our Blog!
Winter 2020 Garfinkel Essay Scholarship
The winners of the Scholarship were announced at a Feb. 10th ceremony at the Appellate Division First Dept. Courthouse through a collaboration with Bronx Community College. Learn more and see photos of the ceremony!
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