Appellate Division, Third Department
Coverage of Appellate Division, Third Department in the Nexus archive.
- Students seeking improved education at Jewish schools that don’t teach English score a win with state appeals court
Current and former students at Jewish schools in New York City, represented by the group Young Advocates for a Fair Education (YAFFED), won a state appeals court ruling that requires the New York State Department of Education to address their claims that these schools lack adequate English, math, and science instruction. The court decision mandates that the state develop a plan to improve educational standards for current students, not just future ones.
- New York State appeals court lifts injunction stopping cannabis shop raids
A New York appeals court lifted an injunction blocking cannabis shop raids, ruling that state regulators' warrantless inspections of cannabis retailers are constitutional to address public health and safety risks. The decision overturned a lower court's preliminary injunction that had halted such raids, allowing enforcement under specific legal standards.
- NY Governor’s Race: Blakeman can unlock millions in campaign matching funds, appeals court says
A New York appellate court ruled that Republican Bruce Blakeman can access $4 million in public campaign funds for the 2026 governor's race after overturning a decision by the Public Campaign Finance Board. The court found the board's denial of funds, based on incomplete filings for Blakeman's running mate, was arbitrary and capricious.