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Paul Clement, former Solicitor General ( @Kirkland_Ellis ) and Neal Katyal, former Acting SG ( @neal_katyal @HoganLovells ) discuss ethical challenges facing government lawyers in Oct. 14 virtual free program: DETAILS AND REGISTRATION: #GovernmentLawyers
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Friday, June 19: In recognition of Juneteenth Day, marking the end of slavery, the New York courts are closed today except for criminal arraignments and emergency applications.
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Whether it’s a night court arraignment from home, distributing masks and gloves to courthouses or keeping an arraignment part open, Judges, non-judicial employees and Court Officers have stepped up to keep the court system functioning during this unprecedented time.
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Witness history at 10 this morning when for the first time ever an all African American bench will sit for arguments in the busiest appellate court in the state, the Appellate Division, Second Department. Watch live here:
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Chief Judge DiFiore just announced an independent review of the court system’s response to issues of institutional racism. It will be led by attorney Jeh Johnson, a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.
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Laurie Hernandez, daughter of sr. crt clerk Anthony Hernandez, won 2 gymnastics medals. Far left of attached photo
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New York State Court System to Begin Return to In-Person Courthouse Operations Judges and Staff in Counties Meeting Governor’s Benchmarks to Return to Their Courthouses New Case Filings Will Be Accepted
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Promoting Diversity in the Courts. Justice Joanne D. Quiñones Audio: Transcript:
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The Court of Appeals today announced that the NYS Bar Examination will not be administered on July 28-29, as previously scheduled. It will be rescheduled in the fall.
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Midtown Community Court Launches Misdemeanor Mental Health Court. Hon. John Zhuo Wang will preside. Press release: @brooklynlaw @Vassar @bronx_science @courtinnovation @ManhattanDA
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Women's History: 24 yrs ago today, Judith S. Kaye became the first woman chief judge of New York State @NYLegal_History #WOMENSHISTORYMONTH
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Monday, July 6: Starting today, all visitors to New York courts will be required to submit to temperature checks and COVID-19 screening questions as the courts gradually resume in-person operations. Masks are mandatory.
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In this Native American Heritage Month episode of Diversity Dialogues, we are proud to feature the Hon. Mark Montour, the first Native American ever elected to a state judicial position. Audio: Transcript: …ge%20Montour.pdf
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The NY State Courts, except for criminal arraignments, will be closed on Friday, June 18th.
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Check out portrait of retiring @NYAppDiv3 Justice Robert Rose -- painted by his son, Robby.
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Chief Judge DiFiore Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility Designed To Accommodate Training Needs of Court Officers Statewide
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NYS COURTS POSTING DAILY TRANSCRIPTS OF THE TRUMP TRIAL A certified transcript of each day’s trial proceeding will be posted online and publicly available before the end of the next business day. #NYSCourts #TrumpTrial #TransparencyInJustice
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#WomensHistoryMonth On 3/5, history was made at the AppTerm, 1stDept. when an all-female panel (also, all minority) took the bench: Justices Doris Ling-Cohan (Asian Pacific), Lizbeth Gonzalez (Latina) & Carol Edmead (African American)
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On Sunday, 9/25 members of the NY Courts will run Tunnel to Towers 5K Run in memory of fallen brothers. More at
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Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks today designated Hon. Kathie E. Davidson as Administrative Judge of the Ninth Judicial District, which encompasses Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties.
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Happy Pride Month! Check out our new podcast interview with Charlie Arrowood, a trans individual and senior counsel to the Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission. Audio Transcript:
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Hon. Deborah A. Kaplan has been appointed Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the New York City Courts, succeeding the Hon. George J. Silver.
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Please see an update from Chief Judge DiFiore.
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Promoting Diversity in the Courts: Ron Pawelczak, 7th JD district executive Audio: Transcript:
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Does an elephant have "legal person" rights to challenge confinement in a zoo? New York's highest court will tackle that question today at 2. Summary: Watch live: #HappyTheElephant
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9-11: May we forever honor Court Officers Thompson, Jurgens & Wallace. RIP. video:
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Convictions for marijuana-related convictions can now be expunged in NYS. For details, go to:
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Chief Judge DiFiore and Chief Administrative Judge Marks today announced a multi-prong initiative to expedite the handling of felony gun cases in criminal courts throughout the City.
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All NY jurors are being shown a new video addressing the issue of implicit bias. Video: Transcript:
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"Hate is not a family value. Hate is not a religious or a spiritual value either, and most assuredly, hate is not a value of our great nation or of our state or of our court system." Presiding Justice Garry @NYAppDiv3 at #PrideMonth kickoff. Podcast at
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#RaiseTheAge kicks in Monday. Check out #Amici podcast with Judges Mendelson & Coccomo on what to expect. Audio: Transcript:
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RT @NYLegal_History : During #BlackHistoryMonth , we remember Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the 1st African-American female in NY’s high court. #RIPJudgeAbdusSalaam
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In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the NYS Unified Court System Court Officers are wearing the “Pink Patch.”
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30 years ago today, Judith S. Kaye became the first female chief judge in NYS history. Check out podcast interview with Marilyn Marcus, Executive Director of @NYLegal_History
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REMINDER;: The court system is seeking Spanish language interpreters. An examination will be held statewide on Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10. On-line applications are due Aug. 4. #interpreters
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The court system is offering paid ($18 an hour) internships at locations around the state this summer for high school students and recent grads. Apps due May 24. Details
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At today's virtual Law Day Ceremony, Craig Stratton, case manager for the Albany County Recovery Court, recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Court Officer Peter Robinson sang the National Anthem. Video: Transcript:
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A Veterans Treatment Court, presided over by Hon. Jessica Segal, has opened in Dutchess County.
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RT @nycourtspress : Chief Judge DiFiore names task force to aid Harvey victims, Houston area courts. For more: …
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Jury week continues here in NY State. Please listen to our NYCourts Amici Podcast with Dr. Christine Farrow, Commissioner of Jurors for Erie County. Listen here
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Please take a reflective moment to marvel at the talent and commitment of Sergeant Jessica Hernandez from Bronx Supreme Court - Criminal Term as she serenades us with a moving rendition of the National Anthem.
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Housing Court judges Norma Jennings and Juliet Howard, the first married same sex couple appointed to the same court in New York, are featured in this #PrideMonth Diversity Dialogue podcast: Audio: Transcript:
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Chief Judge Janet DiFiore today State Attorney General Letitia James and State Bar President Henry Greenberg in a virtual Law Day celebration. To view/listen to the Law Day 2020 ceremony, go to For a transcript, go to:
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Check out Chief Judge DiFiore's latest update on COVID-19 and the courts: Video: Transcript:
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Chief Judge DiFiore's latest update on the COVID-19 pandemic and the New York State Courts: Video:  Transcript:
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Mary Lynn Nicolas-Brewster, Exec Director of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, was recently interviewed on Capitol Pressroom by host David Lombardo about the Commission and it's work.
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"It’s a new day, and if you want to see change you have to be a part of it." Dr. Betty Campbell, the first African American female jury commissioner in the state of New York. Amici Podcast: Transcript:
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As a child, Sgt. Angie Davis-Leveritte was advised: "Don't be angry. Do something about it." She took the advice, and now she’s a NYS Court Officer. Podcast: Transcript:
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HON. JOSEPH A. ZAYAS NAMED CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE
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Please see video message from Chief Judge DiFiore:
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Chief Judge DiFiore Delivers 2021 State of Our Judiciary Address
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Promoting Diversity in the Courts: Sgt. Bernice Torres. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the NYS Court System is pleased to present this podcast interview with a court officer who will discuss her Puerto Rican roots and how she became a world-class handball player.
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Do you yearn for justice? Remember during Jury Week – and EVERY week – that Justice starts with YOU!
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Four nonjudicial employees of the AppDiv, First Dept., received Botein Medals Monday from Presiding Justice Rolando T. Acosta. L-to-R: Jessica Negron; Sky Peña-Davis; Dennis Fernandez; Nigel Cameron; Justice Acosta.
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#Pride At 12:30 today, a tribute to Judge Paul G. Feinman, the first openly LGBTQ judge on New York's highest court, will stream on . Please join Chief Judge DiFiore at this special event. Judge Feinman passed this spring.
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RT @NYCourtsFHW : Interested in becoming a NYS Court Officer? There's a test coming up this spring. Filing period begins Jan. 22.
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In this Amici podcast interview, Sean Byrne, Exec. Deputy Director of the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), discusses use disorders and the courts. Audio: Transcript: …n%20Byrne%20.pdf @NYSOASAS @DrChinazo
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Please see Chief Judge DiFiore's latest update on COVID-19 and the courts.
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Please see Chief Judge DiFiore's message on the New York courts: Video: Transcript:
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Happy #LawDay ! Today @NYCourtsCOA Chief Judge DiFiore, Attorney General @TishJames and Michael Miller @nysbapresident . Theme: Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society. Watch live at 11:30 @https ://www.nycourts.gov/ctapps/lawday19.htm
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Chief Judge, Chief Administrative Judge Form New LGBT Commission
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After 20 years on the job, Capt. Vinetta Anderton still loves coming to work. Want to join her? There's a great opportunity, but you must sign up by Wed. Listen to Capt. Anderton (center in photo) explain the job and the benefits.
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At noon today, Presiding Justice Garry of the Appellate Division, Third Department, will preside over the court's first ever virtual admission ceremony. Watch live http://wowza.nycourts.gov/ad3/ad3.php
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Available now--a new alert system for court closings, delays and emergencies. To sign up, visit THIS WILL REPLACE TWITTER FOR WEATHER/ EMERGENCY ALERTS.
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Drug Court experts Craig Stratton and Debbie Miller were heralded by Chief Judge DiFiore for keeping problem-solving courts vibrant during the pandemic. Listen to their stories on our Amici podcast: Audio: Transcript:
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For Pride Month, we feature Judges Anthony Cannataro and Justice Joanne Winslow, co-chairs of the Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission. Audio: Transcript: @NYCourtsCOA @NYAPPDIV41
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Happy Women's History Month From the Pioneering Women Judges of the Third JD
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Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks today announced the appointment of Hon. Marguerite A. Grays as Administrative Judge for Civil Matters in the Eleventh Judicial District.
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Chief Clerk Justin Barry of the NYC Criminal Court is the 2019 recipient of the National Center for State Courts’ Warren E. Burger Award for Excellence in Court Administration.
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Hon. Gerald W. Connolly has been appointed Administrative Judge for the Third Judicial District, succeeding the retiring Justice Thomas A. Breslin effective Nov 2.
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The Court System today released a series of videos designed to highlight the extraordinary range of career opportunities within the courts, and to demonstrate our commitment to diversity. Press release:
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The NYS court system has designated 45 judges statewide to prepare for the influx of lawsuits beginning tomorrow, Aug. 14, when a key provision of New York’s Child Victims Act takes effect.
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RT @NYCourtsOJI : #FeedbackFriday Our #DIYforms can not only help save you time, they're also easy to use! @A2JAuthor @probono
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Read #ChiefJudgeDiFiore letter re: 9-11 hero, and court officer, Teddy Leoutsakos.
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#ChiefJudgeDiFiore today swore in Michael Magliano as Chief of Public Safety.
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"Farewell to a True Gentleman: Jeff Carucci. Check out this Amici podcast interview with Jeff Carucci, the man who spearheaded the court system's e-filing effort., Audio: Transcript:
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BECOMING A JUDGE! Free, two-part virtual CLE sponsored by the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission and Nassau Academy of Law. May 27 and June 24. To register, contact academy @nassaubar .org
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PROMOTING DIVERSITY IN THE COURTS Vishnu Priya , a native of India, discusses her background, her job and the opportunities available in the NYS Court System for techies.
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#ChiefJudgeDiFiore will deliver her State of Our Judiciary Address tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 11 am. in the Bronx. Watch live at
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Walk the walk! What better way to celebrate Jury Week than volunteering for service? Just scan the QR Barcode or visit
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Given the "very real possibility of a second wave here in New York, we are prepared to make immediate adjustments...on a moment's notice." View Judge DiFiore's latest update on COVID and the Courts at: Transcript:
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Binghamton: Porter L. Kirkwood of Vestal, NY named first African American District Executive in Sixth JD effective 1/24.
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Court System to Implement Early, Presumptive ADR for Civil Cases
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New committee, chaired by Hon. Rosalyn Richter, aims to promote court access for people with disabilities.
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Please see the latest update from Chief Judge DiFiore.
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Please see the statement of Chief Judge DiFiore on the passing of Associate Court of Appeals Judge Paul Feinman:
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Annual Garfinkel Essay Scholarship competition underway. Topic: "You, the Juror." Info @
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Hon. Kevin M. Carter Named Administrative Judge of Western New York’s Eighth Judicial District
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CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES IN NYS: PUBLIC HEARING The court system will holds it annual public hearing on civil legal services from 1-5 on Monday, Sept. 13. Live stream:
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Appellate Division, Second Department, Justice Valerie Brathwaite has been appointed chair of the Court System’s Ethics Commission; Supreme Court Justice Carmen R. Velasquez of Queens County has been named to the Commission. Press release:
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AppDiv First Dept. to broadcast oral arguments in real time starting tomorrow, 9/12
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10-22-17 - 100th b'day of late Franklin H. Williams, civil rights pioneer & namesake @NYCourtsFHW @NYLegal_History
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At the 2021 Judicial Summer Seminar, retired Judge Betty Weinberg Ellerin spoke of the judicial response to gender bias in the courtroom. Audio: Transcript:
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Inspiring podcast with Dave, an attorney in the court system who was rendered quadriplegic following a skiing accident when he was 19. Audio: Transcript:
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The court system has job openings across the state for attorneys, secretaries, typists, clerks, administrators, analysts. There are openings in IT, security...
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Please see "Championing Justice in the Courts," a Law Journal essay by the co-chairs of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission and Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission.
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