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Global Creativity Takes Center Stage: New York Jury to Unveil Gerety 2025 Shortlist and Honor Top U.S. Agencies

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New York, N.Y. – The prestigious Gerety Awards will soon unveil its global shortlist for 2025 during a jury session in New York, where judges will also select the U.S. agency and production company of the year. This year, the awards are set to engage over 250 judges from 50 countries, highlighting a diverse array of talents and perspectives in the creative industry. The Gerety Awards will hold jury sessions in 15 locations worldwide, including cities like Toronto, London, Paris, and Tokyo, among others. The international reach attests to the award’s commitment to recognizing excellence … Read more

New York Jury Awards $1.68 Billion to 40 Women in Landmark Sexual Abuse Case Against James Toback

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A jury in New York awarded $1.68 billion in damages on Wednesday to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual misconduct over a 35-year period, attorneys for the plaintiffs announced. This ruling comes as a result of a lawsuit initiated in Manhattan in 2022, following the introduction of a one-year window in New York that allowed survivors of sexual assault to file lawsuits regardless of how long ago the incidents occurred. The decision is one of the largest jury awards since the rise of the #MeToo movement and stands among the most significant … Read more

New York Lawmakers Demand DOJ Probe into State Gun Laws, Citing Constitutional Violations

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Utica, N.Y. — Two members of Congress are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to examine the constitutionality of New York’s gun control laws. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, representing New York’s 24th District, and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of the 21st District, collectively called for this inquiry in a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on May 15, 2025. In their correspondence, the lawmakers cite Supreme Court cases that have shaped interpretations of the Second Amendment. They reference significant rulings including District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010), and New … Read more

New York Unveils Comprehensive Judge Database: Empowering Voters with Key Insights Ahead of Election Day

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New York — Voters in the state now have enhanced access to comprehensive information about judges they may encounter on ballots and in courtrooms, thanks to a new online platform launched by Scrutinize, a group focused on judicial transparency. This database features detailed records for over 1,200 active judges, highlighting those who are up for reelection or reappointment. Scrutinize’s Executive Director Oded Oren emphasized the initiative’s aim to demystify judges’ records, making them more accessible to the public. Traditionally, residents across New York have had little information at their disposal regarding the jurists who wield … Read more