Queens’ top criminal court judge promoted to Appellate Division
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Queens’ top criminal court judge was promoted by the governor on Wednesday to serve on the appellate bench.
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Death gamble’ bill passes in Albany
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Judges are applauding a bill passed in Albany last week that would nearly eliminate the so-called “death gamble,” which they say forced them to choose between staying on the bench or retiring for the sake of their family’s financial future.
Read MoreLawmakers want to raise Supreme Court justice cap, but judges aren’t on board
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Legislators are taking another shot at a constitutional amendment that they hope could lighten caseloads in the state’s busy courts by adding more Supreme Court judges.
Read MoreJudicial Security Act makes it into final budget
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A bill that aims to increase safety protections for judges and court staff has officially been included in the state’s tardy budget.
Read MoreGov vetoes judge recertification bill – again
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For the second year in a row, Governor Kathy Hochul has rejected a bill that would make the process to recertify older judges nearly automatic.
Read MoreNew York's top judge to step down
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Janet DiFiore, the top judge in New York and the face of the state’s entire court system, announced her resignation on Monday.
Read MoreQueens judges call on courts to go virtual
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A group of Supreme Court justices have called on the Office of Court Administration to shift away from in-person proceedings as COVID-19 cases in the courts continue to rise.
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