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From Hoops to the Courtroom: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Schenectady’s Basketball Icon and Justice, Barry Kramer

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Schenectady, NY — Barry Kramer, a standout in both college basketball and his later legal career, was not only a local legend on the courts but also a revered figure in the hallways of justice. The Schenectady native, who passed recently, leaves behind a legacy that touches various spectrums of community life, illustrating a life lived fully in public service and athletics. Born and raised in Schenectady and a 1960 graduate of Linton High School, Kramer caught the eye of many from an early age. His basketball prowess was evident as he became a Parade … Read more

New Lawsuit Targets New Orleans Police, City After Fatal Terror Attack on Bourbon Street

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New Orleans, LA — A legal battle is looming in the wake of a devastating terror attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans, where a man drove a truck into a crowd, resulting in 14 deaths and injuring 35 others. Maples & Connick, LLC, a law firm, announced its intent to file a lawsuit against the city and the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) for alleged negligence that purportedly allowed the attack to occur. The firm is scheduled to formally file the lawsuit at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. It alleges that both the city … Read more

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Announces Exciting New Community Initiative on Facebook

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Lake Charles, LA — A recent initiative has garnered attention in Calcasieu Parish as officials undertake a strategic and pro-active approach toward mitigating the robust population of feral hogs that have increasingly threatened local agriculture and ecosystems. The invasive species has caused significant issues, compelling the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to seek effective methods of population control. In response to the growing concern, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is launching a pilot project aimed at controlling the feral hog population, which is not only a nuisance but also inflicts considerable damage to crops, property, and … Read more

President Biden Set to Sign Landmark Bill Granting Full Social Security Benefits to Millions of Retired Public Workers

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WASHINGTON — Nearly three million retirees who have been denied full Social Security benefits due to their public pensions are set to receive them thanks to new legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden on Monday. The Social Security Fairness Act eradicates longstanding federal policies that have reduced benefits for public service workers, including teachers, police officers, and firefighters. For decades, the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) diminished the Social Security payments of individuals whose careers were predominantly in positions not covered by Social Security. This legislation, long overdue, … Read more