Gov. Kathy Hochul has nominated former Long Island prosecutor Hector LaSalle to be the next chief judge of New York State’s top court — angering the political left who oppose his select…
“New York’s Court of Appeals has a long history as a beacon of justice, and Judge LaSalle is an outstanding jurist in that tradition. He has the skills, experience, and intellect to ensure that our highest court is seen as a leader across the country,” the governor said.Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/Shutterstock
“I am humbled by Governor Hochul’s nomination, and I thank her for this tremendous honor. I am committed to leading the Court with integrity and fairness, upholding justice, and protecting the rights of New Yorkers,” LaSalle said. LaSalle got his bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1990 and earned his law degree at University of Michigan Law School in 1993. He’s a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Suffolk County Bar Association, the NYS Latino Judges Association and the Puerto Rico Bar Association.“I am deeply disappointed to learn Gov.
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