CUNY Law Launches Collaborative First Impressions Youth Justice Initiative to Promote Empowerment and Community Justice
The City University of New York School of Law (CUNY Law) announced the $1M First Impressions Youth Justice Initiative (First Impressions), a pilot program designed to change how young people and the justice system interact by offering a community-focused framework for mentorship, education, and civic leadership. Read more.
CUNY Law Names Hon. Tracey Bing ’96 Director of First Impressions Youth Justice Access Initiative
The City University of New York School of Law is proud to announce the appointment of the Honorable Tracey Bing ’96, retired judge and long-time advocate for New York’s children, families, and their communities, as Director of its First Impressions Youth Justice Access Initiative (First Impressions). Read more.
Celebrating Youth Empowerment and Civic Leadership at the First Impressions Cocktail Reception
First Impressions held its second annual reception on May 9, 2025 to highlight the success of its 2024 summer institute for high school students. State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, City Council member Julie Won, and Sal Morello, Chief of Staff for State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey, ’12, Dean Sudha Setty, and Director Hon. Tracey A Bing ret.’96, addressed law student teachers, program leaders, law students, judges, and program supporters at CUNY Law School. Read more.