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The Brooklyn Dems are picking judges this summer

UPDATE: The Judicial Convention happened, and as expected, the Judicial Delegates nominated all the party's selections for Supreme Court seats. Read on for details.


With all the political news this summer, you might have missed that our local party is choosing 10 judges who will likely serve on Civil Court and the NY Supreme Court for the next decade. Here’s our summary of what’s happening.

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Governor Hochul’s Expansion Of Judgeships Highlights Diversity In Brooklyn Courts, With Another Judge Poised For Potential Advancement
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Governor Hochul’s Expansion Of Judgeships Highlights Diversity In Brooklyn Courts, With Another Judge Poised For Potential Advancement

Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent efforts to expand the number of judges in Kings County mark a significant step toward reducing the overwhelming backlog of cases in Brooklyn courts. Brooklyn, as one of the most dynamic and diverse boroughs in New York, will benefit from the addition of new judges, which promises to alleviate the strain on the judicial system and deliver more timely justice to its residents.

Hochul’s recent appointments to the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division Second Judicial Department further emphasize her commitment to a fair and impartial judiciary. The governor appointed three distinguished jurists: Justice Donna-Marie E. Golia, administrative judge for criminal matters in the Queens Supreme Court as well as Supreme Court Justices Phillip Hom and James McCormack, who both also served on the Appellate Term.

SEP 16, 2024 - SAMANTHA THOMPSON

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Brooklyn Dems name new Civil Court judges
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Brooklyn Dems name new Civil Court judges

The Brooklyn Democratic Party says its district leaders have nominated three Civil Court judges to fill newly-created seats.

Party Chair Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn told Caribbean Life on Wednesday that the nominees – Tawanna M. St. Louis, Mark Kagan and Abayomi Ajaiyeoba Whint – will now appear on the November Presidential Election ballot, “virtually guaranteeing their elections in deep-Blue Brooklyn. 

August 1, 2024 -

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Brooklyn Democratic Party Nominates 3 Civil Court Judges, Diverse & Qualified Slate to Expedite Justice Under Gov. Hochul’s New Court Expansion
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Brooklyn Democratic Party Nominates 3 Civil Court Judges, Diverse & Qualified Slate to Expedite Justice Under Gov. Hochul’s New Court Expansion

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN - Kings County will be welcoming three new judges to its bench in November, hot on the heels of new legislation signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. The legislation will expand the number of judges appointed and elected statewide, in an effort to help reduce the case backlog in family and civil courts.

July 30, 2024 - Special from Brooklyn Democrats

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Following Governor’s directive, Kings County Democratic Party puts forward three candidates for civil court.
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Following Governor’s directive, Kings County Democratic Party puts forward three candidates for civil court.

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN - Kings County will be welcoming three new judges to its bench in November, hot on the heels of new legislation signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. The legislation will expand the number of judges appointed and elected statewide, in an effort to help reduce the case backlog in family and civil courts.

July 31, 2024 - Wayne Daren Schneiderman

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