Janice P. Purvis
Coverage of Janice P. Purvis in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Insurgent’ Queens judicial candidate notches Democratic primary win among three contested races for Civil Court
Julie Milner and Edmond Wong won the Queens Civil Court Democratic primary for countywide seats, with Wong receiving 31% and Milner 27%. Milner, endorsed by the East Elmhurst Democratic Club, faced scrutiny over past social media posts. In Brooklyn, Janice Purvis and Susan Liebman secured localized judicial seats.
- New York City Bar Association announces approval ratings in contested judicial races
The New York City Bar Association evaluated candidates in contested judicial races in Queens and Brooklyn. In Queens, two of four candidates for two Civil Court bench spots received approval, while in Brooklyn, both candidates for one seat were approved and neither for another.
- Who are the judges on your ballot? A guide to Brooklyn’s judicial primary
Brooklyn voters will choose between two candidates in the Democratic judicial primary for District 6, which includes neighborhoods like Crown Heights and Park Slope. Michelle DeSouza and Janice P. Purvis are running for a seat on the Civil Court bench, where they may handle cases involving housing, contracts, and small claims.