NY Senate’s vote on Hochul’s judge pick could come with allies out of town

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's nominee for the post of Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, Hector D. LaSalle, gives testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee in Albany. State Senate Democrats are considering voting on whether to confirm or reject LaSalle as chief judge.

The state Senate is weighing a full vote to ward off a lawsuit. Two of Hector LaSalle’s allies aren’t in Albany. [ more › ]