Hochul selects new chief judge for NY's highest court after initial rejection.
TL;DR
Governor Kathy Hochul nominated Judge Rowan D. Wilson to serve as Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, making him the first Black Chief Judge if confirmed. She also nominated Caitlin J. Halligan to fill Judge Wilson's vacancy as Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals. Hochul announced her support for Judge Wilson's intention to recommend the Honorable Joseph Zayas for appointment as Chief Administrative Judge. The Governor plans to sign an amendment to the Judiciary Law to allow for expeditious filling of Associate Judge vacancies.
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