NYC NOW Midday News: Legal Aid Strike Averted for Now, Cuomo Calls for NYC to Regain Control of Rent Regulations, and Charges Dropped for 12-Year-Old in Brooklyn Shooting
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Jul 18, 2025 The Legal Aid Society has put a strike on hold, calling for better pay and manageable caseloads. Andrew Cuomo argues that NYC needs the authority to control its rent regulations. In a poignant case, a judge has dismissed manslaughter charges against a 12-year-old involved in an accidental shooting of his cousin, prioritizing mental health support over punishment. The discussion also highlights the pressing issues of gun safety and the responsibilities of firearm owners in protecting children.
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Legal Aid Strike Delayed
- New York City's largest public defender group delayed a planned strike demanding better pay and lower caseloads.
- Several smaller legal services groups are currently on strike, showing widespread labor unrest in legal aid.
Cuomo's Shift on Rent Control
- Andrew Cuomo now supports returning rent control powers to NYC despite previously presiding over state control.
- His stance shifts as mayoral candidate pushing policies against his previous gubernatorial role.
Brooklyn Shooting Case Dismissed
- A 12-year-old in Brooklyn was charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting his 15-year-old cousin with a gun found at home.
- A judge dismissed charges considering the boy's PTSD symptoms and the need for mental health treatment instead of punishment.