TODAY'S VERDICT, 6/3/20

This week’s Today’s Verdict. Three important topics: Child Custody during Covid, Support and Relief for Hospitality Employees and Tips to Reduce Spending and Save Money Our Guests:

Laura Russell, Esq.

Legal Aid Society, Family DV Unit

Andrew Rigie, Executive Director

NYC Hospitality Alliance

Gwen Hartstein, Financial Counselor NYLAG

And get ready for the special airing of Today's Verdict tonight on Channel 67 Spectrum, Channel 34 FIOS.

https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/9754/

OPEN, 5/29/20

The lighting may not be flattering, but my update on nursing home liability through and past the pandemic is solid. My interview this morning on the morning show "Open"

https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/9713/

TODAY'S VERDICT, 5/19/20

Assemblywoman Karine Reyes and State Senator Julia Salazar were our first two guests this week.  Our viewers have asked that I have their representatives on our show during the pandemic.  Assemblywoman Reyes discussed the resources available for our undocumented immigrants as many have concerns during the pandemic. Many of the undocumented are highly represented in the essential workforce making them at a higher risk for exposure to COVID-19.  Senator Salazar has introduced a “relief for all” emergency housing bill. It addresses the economic hardship on New York tenants, homeowners, small businesses and others caused by the COVID-19 public emergency. Finally, Bernadette Jentsch, an attorney with “mobilization for justice”, helped us understand the “workplace justice project” and how unemployment insurance has been impacted during this crisis.

Keep emailing my producers with suggestions:  Marivid@Bronxnet.org.  Yesenia@Bronxnet.org.  Last night’s show is now online:

https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/9658/

TODAY'S VERDICT, 5/5/20

Coming up on this edition of Today’s Verdict, we continue to bring you everything you need to know about the coronavirus and your legal rights as we once again come to you from my home.  Our first guest New York State Senator Luis Sepulveda discussed his introduction of The Dignified Burial Act, a bill designed to ensure that sufficient financial assistance is available to bury loved ones during this trying time. 

Next up, Elder Law Attorney Ronald Fatoullah helped our viewers understand The Cares Act and how our local senior citizens can benefit from a stimulus payment and no penalty for failing to withdraw from their retirement accounts this year.  

And finally, two guests from The Marshall Project were here to discuss COVID-19 testing in US Prisons and the lack of information that is being provided to the public. 

The show was aired last night and is now online:  

https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/9550/

TODAY'S VERDICT, 4/21/20

On this week’s Today's Verdict with David Lesch State Senator Alessandra Biaggi and Attorney Steven Sladkus were our guests. Senator Biaggi gave our viewers an overview of how her constituents have been faring during the pandemic.  In addition we discussed with the Senator her position with respect to new laws that have come out of the 2020 New York State budget.  Steven Sladkus, well-known and respected real estate attorney and friend of the show, discussed the difficulty tenants are having when it comes to paying residential and commercial rent as well as steps you can take to make sure you are not being taken advantage of by your landlord.  The show was aired last night and now online:   https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/9443/

TODAY'S VERDICT, 4/14/20

On this week’s Today’s Verdict with David Lesch our guests included State Senator Jen Metzger who has introduced a new bill that would require the New York State Board of Elections to create a plan that would employ the use of a vote by mail election system during a time of national disaster or state of emergency.  Next up, The Purcell Lawsuit.  Tom Stebbins returned to the show to give his opinion on the merits.  And finally, Marlyn Jean-Louis gave us a much needed synopsis on all the resources available for small businesses during the ongoing pandemic. The show is now online:

https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/9386/

TODAY'S VERDICT, 4/7/20

On this weeks Today’s Verdict with David Lesch we once again came to you from my home. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz discussed all the help his office has been giving to Bronx residence during this time of crisis. Next up, The Commissioner of the Department of Health, Lorelai Salas, discussed price gouging taking place and ways you can protect yourself as a consumer. And finally Joshua Goldstein gave our viewers some vital information on what to do with respect to setting up your affairs just in case someone in the family becomes sick. The show is now online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYlPzBOtcMo#action=share

TODAY'S VERDICT, 3/31/20

COMING UP ON THIS SPECIAL EDITION OF TODAY’S VERDICT: COVID-19 HAS UPENDED EVERYDAY LIFE.   BECAUSE THIS IS A LAW SHOW AND OUR VIEWERS HAVE BEEN EMAILING ME WITH REQUESTED TOPICS, WE WANT TO BRING YOU A SPECIAL EDITION FOCUSING ON THE STATE OF OUR JUDICIARY AND THE BILLS THAT ARE BEING INTRODUCED TO HELP DEAL WITH THE PANDEMIC. BUT FIRST, WE’LL TALK ABOUT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS AS WELL AS THE EFFECT THE PANDEMIC HAS HAD ON THOSE IN OUR CITY ILLEGALLY.   WE HAVE AN IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY AND A SENIOR MANAGER OF HEALTHY POLICY WHO WILL GIVE US MORE INFORMATION ON THESE TWO TOPICS. THE SHOW IS NOW ONLINE

https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/9289/

TODAY'S VERDICT, 3/17/20

Our viewers have asked me to continue interviewing our NY Representatives.  My pleasure. The guest this week was Senator and Democrat David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) who represents the 38th District in the New York State Senate.  Senator Carlucci and I discussed the new law that he sponsored that allows 16- and 17-year-olds to fill out the voter registration application online or at a local Department of Motor Vehicles office in advance of their 18th birthday.  It is a significant boost to our younger generation and their desire to be heard. Also joining the show are two young community activists who hopefully will inspire anyone in the 18-25 year old demographic to get involved.  All this and more. We read all our emails.  Keep them coming.  The week’s Today’s Verdict with David Lesch is now online:  

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKgxxbdKp3U&feature=youtu.be