United States

DEC and Team Rubicon Improve Braddock Bay Trails

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Team Rubicon are collaborating to remove hazardous trees and improve trail systems at Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area. Trail closures are scheduled for March 21 and March 28, 2026, to facilitate this work.

NIST Updates Air-Kerma Standards and ADCL Calibration Coefficients

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has updated its air-kerma standards and ADCL calibration coefficients. These changes align with the adoption of recommendations from the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU) Report 90.

Kharitonova v. Albarran - Immigration Habeas Corpus

A new civil case, Kharitonova v. Albarran et al., was filed on February 13, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is classified under 'Other Immigration Actions' and involves a stipulation with a proposed order filed on March 5, 2026.

Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Approves Loans and Grants

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust approved $7,046,000 in new low-interest loans and grants for water infrastructure projects. The funds will support projects in Provincetown and a school water improvement grant for Saint Joseph School.

People v. Gordon - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York issued an opinion on March 5, 2026, in the case of People v. Gordon. The appeal concerns the imposition of an enhanced sentence after the defendant pleaded guilty to falsely reporting an incident in the second degree and subsequently failed to appear for sentencing.

Boomer v. New York State Dept. of Corr. - Legal Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York issued a legal opinion in the matter of Boomer v. New York State Dept. of Corr. The court found the case moot as the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision voluntarily expunged misconduct records and reinstated visitation privileges.

Guerrero v. Martuscello - Prison Disciplinary Rules Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reviewed a prison disciplinary determination. The court addressed whether the disciplinary hearing was timely commenced and completed following the petitioner's placement in the Special Housing Unit. The decision impacts the procedural requirements for prison disciplinary actions in New York.

Upton v. Town of Mooers - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in the case of Matter of Upton v. Town of Mooers. The court granted the respondents' motion to dismiss the petition, affirming a lower court's judgment. The case involved disputes over burial plots and fees within a cemetery acquired by the Town of Mooers.

People v. Condon - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a judgment convicting Joshua R. Condon of criminal sexual act in the first degree. The court found that the defendant's waiver of the right to appeal was invalid due to overbroad language in both the oral colloquy and the written waiver.

People v. Daniels - Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in People v. Daniels, affirming a conviction for criminal possession of a controlled substance. The court addressed the defendant's appeal concerning the weight of the evidence and the suppression of seized evidence.