New York state confirms new chief judge, installing liberal nominee

New York Senate confirms first Black chief judge

Rowan Wilson has been confirmed as the first Black chief judge in the New York's history. Senate Republicans describe Wilson as an "activist judge."

Rowan Wilson confirmed as New York’s first Black chief judge

Known to be a liberal-leaning judge, Wilson will lead state's highest court - Anadolu Ajansı

Rowan Wilson confirmed as NY state’s first Black chief judge

Albany, N.Y. — New York’s Senate confirmed Rowan Wilson as the state’s first Black chief judge Tuesday, two months after lawmakers dealt Gov. Kathy Hochul a political defeat by rejecting her initial nominee for the top court post.

New York Senate Confirms 1st Black Chief Judge

Rowan Wilson's confirmation vote caps months of conflict between Gov. Kathy Hochul and her fellow Democrats in control of the Senate over the direction of the court.

Senate confirms Rowan Wilson as New York’s first Black chief judge

The elevation of Wilson, who has served as an associate justice on the state’s top bench for six years, comes months after Gov. Hochul’s first choice, Hector LaSalle, was dismissed by Senate Democrats who viewed him as too conservative for the post.

1st Black chief judge for New York state confirmed

ALBANY — New York's Senate confirmed Rowan Wilson as the state's first Black chief judge Tuesday, two months after lawmakers dealt Gov. Kathy Hochul a political defeat by rejecting her initial nominee for the top court post.