NYS Senate committee rejects Hector LaSalle for chief judge
The vote is seen as a political blow to Gov. Kathy Hochul, who nominated LaSalle. Hochul is calling for another vote on the senate floor.
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The vote is seen as a political blow to Gov. Kathy Hochul, who nominated LaSalle. Hochul is calling for another vote on the senate floor.
The state Senate judiciary committee voted down Gov. Kathy Hochul's choice for the next chief judge, but the governor is calling for another vote on the Senate floor.
The governor’s stubborn embrace of her pick for chief judge has already revealed some troubling truths about her political instincts—and beliefs.
ALBANY — Democrats rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul’s choice to serve as the state’s top jurist Wednesday following an at-times testy confirmation hearing.
However, Gov. Kathy Hochul "has not ruled out taking legal action to force a vote of Justice LaSalle.”…