Hofstra Law School together with Plainview Old Bethpage School District will be hosting the 18th Annual Moot Court Tournament on Thursday, March 29. Teams from approximately 15 high schools from Nassau, Suffolk and Queens participate in the prestigious tournament. This year, more than 35 judges, attorneys and court officials will volunteer as judges at each of the trials, including Judge Joseph Covello, Judge Barbara Lynaugh and Judge William O'Brien. In addition, numerous attorneys from area law firms volunteer to participate in this educational event. FULL STORY

Assemblyman Charles Lavine announced that the Legislature and governor have reached agreement on civil commitment legislation to keep the most dangerous sexual predators off the streets even after they finish their prison terms, and establish new, tougher sentences for persons convicted of sex crimes. FULL STORY