STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ever gotten a ticket for putting your trash out too early? Or maybe your building’s awning is a shade too long? Welcome to the world of OATH — the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, aka the city’s polite way of saying, “We need to talk or you will pay.”

Staten Islanders facing city summonses can receive free assistance navigating the administrative court system during a workshop next month at the Broadway YMCA.

OATH will partner with the Broadway YMCA to offer the workshop on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at 1:15 p.m. in the North Gym. The session is open to the general public.

OATH staff will provide comprehensive support, including answering questions about summonses and the hearing process, checking the status of existing summonses, helping residents underst

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