Emily Saul

Brooklyn Democratic leaders on Monday endorsed four Civil Court judges for Supreme Court vacancies, positioning them for nomination at this week's judicial convention.

Former MACJ executive director Ayanna Sorett used her resignation letter to underscore the committee's independent role in judicial selection. The letter was obtained by Law.com amid ongoing debate over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's judicial appointment decisions and the composition of the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary.

The judge continued to practice law after taking office and facilitated a nonlawyer's unauthorized legal work, the CJC found. His counsel called the removal recommendation unprecedented, and said he will seek review by the Court of Appeals.

From shining shoes in East Harlem to serving on one of New York's highest courts, John Carro built a historic legal career defined by public service, mentorship and a commitment to creating opportunities for others. Admired as a mentor and barrier-breaker, he spent decades encouraging Latino and Hispanic lawyers to join the profession.

Four Brooklyn Civil Court judges won nominations for Supreme Court seats Thursday evening at the Kings County judicial convention. But the celebration was overshadowed by an incident in which a Brooklyn Democratic party leader fled the convention, covering her head with what appeared to be a blue tablecloth.

A Manhattan judge sharply criticized Luigi Mangione's defense team for suggesting that court officials and prosecutors were limiting public access to his upcoming murder trial, calling the allegations a "reckless mischaracterization" of efforts to accommodate the press and public. The judge also announced that the jury will be anonymous as jury selection approaches next month.

A contested floor vote capped Manhattan's Democratic Judicial Convention on Monday, with Judge Christopher Chin prevailing over Judge Ilana Marcus for the final Supreme Court nomination. Acting Supreme Court Justices Hasa Kingo and Kathleen Waterman-Marshall also secured nominations and will join Chin on the November ballot.

Acting Supreme Court Justice Alvin Yearwood accepted the Bronx Democratic Party's nomination for Supreme Court on Tuesday, reflecting on his journey from Trinidad and Tobago to the New York bench. The longtime judge will now advance to the general election in November.

Acting Supreme Court Justice Alvin Yearwood accepted the Bronx Democratic Party's nomination for Supreme Court on Tuesday, reflecting on his journey from Trinidad and Tobago to the New York bench. The longtime judge will now advance to the general election in November.

Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges relating to the murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson weeks before his state trial was expected to begin. His defense is expected to use the plea in a bid to dismiss the state charges, arguing double jeopardy.