The governor’s choice to join New York’s highest court could be hitting some roadblocks thanks to some in her own party. Kathy Hochul selected former Suffolk County prosecutor, judge Hector LaSalle, who progressives are concerned has a more Conservative record. The opening on the Court of Appeals comes thanks to the recent retirement of chief judge Janet DiFiore. Al Samuels heads up the Rockland Business Association, and says he’s concerned Democrats will try to play politics with the confirmation process…
At the 46th Annual Three Kings Day Parade and Celebration in East Harlem on Friday, governor Hochul said she was proud of her pick, and predicted he would be confirmed as the state’s next Chief Judge, and the first of Latin descent…
It is customary for the state Senate to hold a hearing and vote on nominees within 30 days of their nomination, but there is no punishment if the Senate misses the deadline. Hochul nominated LaSalle near the end of December.