Discovery For Justice

Discovery For Justice Discovery For Justice is a coalition that advocates for improvements in the law, the legal system, and the administration of justice.

The Problem:

In New York State it is legal practice to withhold information pertinent to criminal cases from a defendant and his defense attorney until the very moment of trial. This is not because the information is unavailable; it is because the prosecution does not have to turn over such information earlier. For example, prosecutors are not required by law to hand over police reports, prior testimony, and any other evidence to the defendant until trial begins, and in some cases, not until the first witness takes the stand. A prosecutor does not even have to turn over evidence that might help a defendant or cast doubt on his guilt unless the prosecutor thinks it is important. This practice costs both taxpayers and the judicial system a great deal of time and money. The Solution:

We request that New York State Senate Bill Number: S4089-2013 gets voted out of the Senate Standing Committee on Codes as new Criminal Procedure Law Article 245, thereby repealing CPL 240. As a result, CPL Article 245 would require that both the prosecutor and defense attorney provide the opposing party with extensive discovery early in a criminal case. In addition, CPL Article 245 would include a mechanism for prosecutors with legitimate concerns about the safety of their witnesses or with on-going investigations to withhold or redact any evidence or information covered by the statute and to move for a protective order.

05/03/2026

The 39th Annual Loisaida Festival is excited to announce that this year's commemorative poster art is by artist and designer Mateo Nazario . Mateo was born in Guatemala and grew up both there and in Puerto Rico. They are currently a resident artist at The Loisaida, Inc. Center.

For nearly four decades, the LoisaidaFest has stood as one of the Lower East Side’s most cherished public traditions, bringing together residents, artists, families, merchants, community organizations, and visitors in a joyful celebration of the neighborhood’s enduring cultural life. In a community shaped by Nuyorican and immigrant histories, and one that continues to confront the pressures of displacement and cultural erasure, the Loisaida Festival remains a powerful affirmation of presence, memory, and collective pride.

This year’s theme, “Our AmeRícan Thing,” reflects our commitment to celebrating Loisaida not only as a geographic place, but as a language, a rhythm, and a way of belonging carried through music, poetry, theater, food, and shared community experience. Inspired by the spirit of Jesús “Tato” Laviera, the theme seeks to honor the neighborhood not through nostalgia alone, but through renewed energy, hope, imagination, and the living future we continue to shape together.

The 39th Annual Loisaida Festival, historically celebrated on the Sunday before Memorial Day, will take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, spanning Avenue C / Loisaida Avenue from East 12th Street to East 5th Street.

This year’s Main Stage, co-hosted by Giraldo Alvare and Caridad "La Bruja" de la Luz, backed up by DJ Beyond

This year’s celebration is made possible thanks to the support of the Acacia Network, Popular Bank, Grand Street Settlement, Trinity Church Wall Street, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Additional support is provided by Green Mountain Energy Company, Wellcare Medicare, and MetroPlusHealth. The Loisaida Festival and Loisaida Inc. cultural programs are supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, in partnership with the New York City Council, former Councilmember Carlina Rivera, and the current Council Member Harvey Epstein of Manhattan District 2, Community Board 3, and the New York State Council on the Arts, among others.

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