November 18, 2019
INCLUDEnyc’s Colin Montgomery Talks With Kailani Capote from New York Peace Institute on Why Restorative Justice Works
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September 30, 2019
How to Get Your Security Deposit Back from Your Landlord
Magnify Money interviewed Program Managers Samantha Adler and Nick Schmitt on the ways mediation can help with housing and landlord/tenant disputes. Read the article here.
September 11, 2019
Is Your Neighbor Harassing You? 4 Steps to Handle the Problem
Michele Kirschbaum talked with Brick Underground about the benefits of mediation and conflict coaching for disagreements between neighbors. Read more here.
July 10, 2019
Conflict Ignored Is Never Resolved
By Jessiah Lucien
Conflict is like an earthquake. It’s shocking and it comes abruptly, shaking up the lives of everyone in its wake. It’s fearsome and we try to avoid it at all cost, but despite that we still find it taking up parts of our lives. We can either run from it or face it head on and our choice in the matter certainly will dictate the effect it will have in our lives.
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April 19, 2019
Introducing Lisa M. Courtney, PeaceRaiser 6 Honoree
We’re excited to announce our PeaceRaiser 6 Honoree, Lisa M. Courtney, Esq.! Lisa’s support of and belief in New York Peace Institute has been instrumental in expanding our court programs. We credit Lisa and the Unified Court System staff with opening up doors for us in Housing, Small Claims, Family, Surrogate’s, and Matrimonial Courts. We can’t thank Lisa and her team enough for their support and look forward to honoring her at the PeaceRaiser!
March 28, 2019
Queen of Hearts Productions, Inc. Is Bringing Street Art to PeaceRaiser 6: Power to the Peaceful!
We’re thrilled to announce that PeaceRaiser 6: Power to the Peaceful will feature a pop-up art gallery curated by Queen of Hearts Productions, Inc. Buy your PeaceRaiser tickets here!
Queen of Hearts Productions, Inc. Founder Rachael N. Clark, with artists Dave Navarro, Savior Elmundo, and AJ Lavilla. Picture taken at the exhibit Street heARTS: Valentines & Confessions.
We hope you can join us on May 16, 2019 for this exclusive evening filled with art, entertainment, an open bar, and great food! Early Bird tickets are available until May 1, 2019!
March 11, 2019
Mediation Pilot Program in Brooklyn: Resolving Licensee Holdover Claims in Housing Court
By: Nick Schmitt, Program Manager
Just like our city, Housing Court can be an overcrowded and confusing place to navigate, especially for unrepresented parties. Chief Judge Janet DiFore recently formed a Special Commission to recommend improvements to NYC’s Housing Court, which is described in the Commission’s 2018 report as “one of the busiest and most overburdened courts in the nation.”*
February 19, 2019
PeaceRaiser 6: Power to the Peaceful
PeaceRaiser 6: Power to the Peaceful will take place at Hudson Terrace on May 16, 2019. The event this year will include a pop-up art gallery curated by Queen of Hearts Productions, Inc., performances by comedians Alingon Mitra and Kareem Green, an open bar, and great food! We’re also honoring Statewide Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator, New York Unified Court System, Lisa Courtney!
VIP guests are invited to a a special happy hour with participating artists from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Early bird tickets are available until May 1, 2019. Buy your tickets here!READ MORE
January 31, 2019
How To Approach A Noisy Neighbor
Brick Underground asked Director of Programs, Michele Kirschbaum for advice on approaching a noisy neighbor or landlord. Check out the article here.
November 14, 2018
Support Justice, Give Peace! #BrooklynGives
New York Peace Institute is raising funds and awareness for our Brooklyn Criminal Court Program through Brooklyn Community Foundation’s #BrooklynGives campaign.
Our Brooklyn Criminal Court team- Sharon, Markie, Tony & Charlie