Representative Hakeem Jeffries News

Errol Louis interviews newsmakers from New York City and beyond on NY1's Inside City Hall program, every weeknight at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. NY1 VIDEO: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries discussed his proposal to offer immigrant children who cross the border illegally legal representation and gridlock in Washington.

Congress members Lucille Roybal-Allard , Hakeem Jeffries, Karen Bass and Judy Chu held a press conference last week to announce legislation that would provide legal representation to unaccompanied minors and mentally disabled individuals during immigration proceedings "in the wake of the growing humanitarian crisis we confront."

By Mary Alice Miller New York City has 7,000 registered sex offenders living within the five boroughs.

By Mary Alice Miller New York City has 7,000 registered sex offenders living within the five boroughs.

The Williamsburg Effect: the Gentrification of Brooklyn Is Being Reflected in the Court System By Nicole Akoukou Thompson The "Williamsburg Effect" - the widespread gentrification of Brooklyn - is more detrimental than many realize.