On this edition of Today's Verdict, we speak
with Maritza Silva-Farrell from ALIGN and Alyssa Roman, a Chipotle worker,
about legislation that would adjust the minimum wage annually to reflect the
rising cost of living in New York City.
Next up we sit down with Deidra Moore, a lawyer,
speaker and author who wrote a book about the legacy of slavery in America from
the viewpoint of enslaved Africans and their descendants. She is here to talk to us about her new book.
The show is now online:
On this edition of Today’s Verdict, we speak with Councilmember Julie Menin about the package of seven child care bills that provide support for working parents, mothers, caregivers and families in New York City. Next up, NFL Counsel and Sports Legal Expert Jodi Balsam talks to us about the legal ramifications that may follow if the Washington Commanders are put on the market. Lastly, Lynn Ellsworth from the Alliance for a Human-Scale City is here to tell us about the ongoing issue with outdoor dining in NYC. The show is now online!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlaQMKUUqjo
On this week’s Today’s Verdict
that was recorded in studio we discussed NYC’s Transparency Law, Riker’s Island Access to
Voting, and the Bus and Bike Riders Rally.
Our guests were
Peter
Rahbar Esq., Anthony Posada, Legal Aid Society and Jolyse Race, Senior Organizer. The Show is now online:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxyfJkz57SI
In case you missed our show this month. Today's Verdict: ‘Law Enforcement Lookup' | The SCOFFLAW Act.
In case you missed our show his month! #MigrantCrisis, NYCHA Legal Expenditures Bill, #SweetTruthAct
https://youtu.be/C574p1f4JNQHost, David Lesch talks to attorney Sanford Rubenstein about the $10 million lawsuit filed against NYCHA premises known as Jacob Riis Houses specifically for elevated levels of arsenic, legionella bacteria and other dangerous chemicals and substances within the water supply. Then, criminal lawyer Alexander Sanchez talks to us about what someone should do if they are approached or arrested by police. Host: David Lesch Producer: Yesenia Ramos Editor: Luis Rebolledo Guest: Alexander Sanchez, Attorney, Criminal Defense
Guest: Sanford Rubenstein, Attorney, Rubenstein & Rynecki
https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/15884/
On this edition of Today’s
Verdict, we speak with attorney Darnell Crosland about a $25 million class
action lawsuit against Legoland Theme Park in Goshen New York and Sesame Place
in Philadelphia. Then, Steven Mitchell Sack, a renowned employment law attorney,
just wrote his 20th book titled, "FIRED! Protect Your Rights & Fight
Back If You're Terminated, Laid Off, Downsized, Restructured, Forced to Resign
or Quit." Host: David Lesch. Host: David Lesch Producer: Yesenia Ramos
Editor: Luis Rebolledo Guest: Darnell Crosland, Croslandlaw Group, LLC; Steven
Mitchell Sack, Renowned Employment Law Attorney. Here is the link to the show:
https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/15885/
Host, David Lesch talks to
criminal defense attorney, Alexander Sanchez about the right to physically
defend yourself from harm. Next up, he
speaks to Elizabeth Wagoner, Acting Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Labor
Policy & Standards about the settlement with Chipotle Mexican Grill,
securing $20 million for approximately 13,000 workers. Host: David Lesch |
Producer: Yesenia Ramos | Editor: Luis Rebolledo | Guest(s): Alexander Sanchez,
Attorney, Criminal Defense; Elizabeth Wagoner, Acting Deputy Commissioner, OLPS.
The show is now online:
https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/15680/
I was asked to give an update on the state of the judiciary in NY State. Here is my appearance on the morning show "Open".
https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/15718/
On this edition of Today’s
Verdict, I interview Michael Sussman, a constitutional law and civil rights
attorney concerning the lawsuit to end the city’s outdoor dining program. Complaints range from excessive noise to traffic
and sidewalk congestion, garbage accumulation and uncontrolled rodent
populations. Next up, Attorney Bobbie Anne Cox discusses her lawsuit against
Governor Hochul and the New York Health Department. Ms. Cox seeks to end the state’s attempt to
force an individual to quarantine. Lastly, Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick tells
us about Alyssa's Law that now requires schools to consider silent panic alarm
systems as part of it's safety plan. The show is now online. Host: David Lesch | Producer: Yesenia Ramos |
Editor: Luis Rebolledo | Guest(s): Michael Sussman, Civil Rights Attorney;
Bobbie Anne Cox, Attorney; Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, NYS Senator, 38th District.
https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/15577/
On this edition of Today’s
Verdict, we speak with Bobby Hodgson, Supervising Attorney at NYCLU about the
lawsuit filed against the New York State Police for unlawfully denying the
NYCLU’s requests for records related to police misconduct authorized to be
disclosed following the 2020 repeal of 50-a. Next up, Claudia Henriquez from
the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection discusses the expansion of
NYC Sick Paid Safe & Sick Leave for parents or guardians who want to get
their child vaccinated against COVID-19. Lastly, Senator Kevin Parker talks
about the current gun laws in New York. Host: David Lesch | Producer: Yesenia
Ramos | Editor: Luis Rebolledo | Guest(s): Bobby Hodgson, NYCLU Supervising
Attorney; Claudia Henriquez, Director of Litigation, DCWP; Kevin Parker, NYS
Senator, 21st District.
https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/15434/
https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/15326/
On this special edition of
Today’s Verdict: TikTok influencer Teddy Siegel of Got2GoNYC uses her social
media platform to advocate for the increase of public restrooms throughout
NYC. Next up, attorney Emily
Seelenfreund from Disability Rights Advocates discusses the recent MTA
settlement that now forces the MTA to make subway access possible to those who
need stair-free access. Lastly, Shawn Garcia and Monique Williams both advocate
against traffic violence as they talk to us about a proposed law that would
reauthorize and expand the use of New York City school zone speed cameras to 24
hours a day, seven days a week. Host, David Lesch. Host: David Lesch |
Producer: Yesenia Ramos | Editor: Luis Rebolledo | Guest(s): Theodora Siegel,
Activist, @Got2GoNYC; Emily Seelenfreund, Attorney, Disability Rights
Advocates; Shawn Garcia, TA's Bronx/Uptown Organizer; Monique Williams,
Families for Safe Streets.
On
this edition of Today’s Verdict, we talk about the need greater access to the
voting booth, in particular for those incarcerated on Rikers Island. Next up, we discuss Local Law 11 and how it empowers
the immigrant communities across the city.
Finally, we are introduced to the organization “Books for Kids” and its
quest to promote literacy among preschool-aged children in under-resourced
communities. The show is now
online.
Tune
in to watch on BX OMNI channel 67 Optimum/ 2133 FiOS in the Bronx and online
at bronxnet.tv on
the following days and times:
https://www.bronxnet.org/your-bronx/articles/todays-verdict-early-voting-new-yorkers-nyc-jails-local-law-11-books-kids-foundation/
Last week I began my series on the candidates running for
Governor of NY State. On this edition of
Today’s Verdict with David Lesch I interviewed Tom Suozzi and Paul Nichols. Each candidate is given 12 minutes. I would like all the candidates to appear. You can leave your comments below after
watching the show now that it is online:
https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/15127/
On this week’s Today’s
Verdict with David Lesch, I interviewed Deputy Commissioner, Benjamin Holt from
the Office of Labor Policy and Standards (OLPS), and discussed phase two of new
protection laws that promote better working conditions in the food delivery
industry. Next up, Senator Kevin Thomas described new legislation that
prohibits colleges from withholding a student’s transcript because of unpaid
debts. Finally, my friend and artist
Adam Goldgell talks about his passion for art while giving us a sample of his wonderful
work. Here is the link to the show that
aired on tv last Friday:
https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/15021/
On this week’s Today’s
Verdict with David Lesch, I speak with Christina Brandt-Young from Disability
Rights Advocate concerning a settlement agreement, through which the NYS Board
of Elections will create a statewide program allowing blind and disabled voters
to fill out a remote, accessible vote-by-mail ballot online. Next, Chivona
Newsome the co-founder of Black Lives Matter Greater NY talks about the Emmett
Till Anti-lynching Act of 2022 and the next steps this organization would like
to see the federal government take regarding future legislaton. Lastly, CEO
Udai Tambar of The New York Junior Tennis & Learning talks about the organization’s
50th Gala Anniversary as well as how the organization fared during the pandemic.
Here is the link:
https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/14944/
On this week’s Today’s
Verdict with David Lesch, I interview Michelle Jackson from the Human Services
Council of New York about fair wages for human services workers who now seek to implement changes regarding inequitable
pay. Next, entertainment lawyer Mitra Ahouraian
from Ahouraian Law discusses the Chris Rock and Will Smith scandal and whether
a lawsuit could be filed. Lastly, Senator
Andrew Gounardes from the 22nd District urges Albany to pass local control for
traffic safety in New York City.
Host: David Lesch |
Producer: Yesenia Ramos | Editor: Luis Rebolledo | Guest(s): Michelle Jackson,
Human Services Council of New York | Mitra Ahouraian, Esq., Ahouraian Law |
Andrew Gounardes, NYS Senator, 22nd District.
https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/14775/
Host and trial attorney
David Lesch speaks with nationally recognized trial lawyer, Benjamin Crump who is
representing the victims of the massive Bronx fire that took place on January
9th, 2022. Next, Assemblymember Catalina Cruz from the 39th District discusses new
legislation that seeks to provide professional licenses for immigrants regardless
of their legal status. Finally, Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas from the
34th District tells us about a bill that will raise the subminimum wage for
tipped workers to the full minimum wage and allow tips to be shared with
back-of-house employees. Host: David Lesch | Producer: Yesenia Ramos | Editor:
Luis Rebolledo | Guest(s): Ben Crump, Attorney, Trial Lawyer for Justice;
Catalina Cruz, Assemblymember, 39th District;Jessica González-Rojas
Assemblymember, 34th District.
https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/14693/
Host, David Lesch
talks to State Senator Luis Sepulveda about a bill that seeks to increase
hourly pay and provide better employment conditions for home care aides, which
is certainly a needed step for these workers. Then, Commissioner Vilda Vera
Mayuga from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection talks about a $20
million settlement in debt relief to former students of one of the largest
for-profit colleges in New York state. Host: David Lesch | Producer: Yesenia
Ramos | Editor: Luis Rebolledo | Guest(s): Luis Sepulveda, State Senator, 32nd
Senate District; Vilda Vera Mayuga, Commissioner, DCWP
https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/videos/14631/
