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.