The State has a new Chief Judge, now that the Senate has confirmed Governor Cuomo’s nominee Janet DiFiore to lead the Court of Appeals.
WBFO Albany Correspondent Karen DeWitt reports...
Janet DiFiore is only the second woman to lead the high court. The first woman Chief Judge, Judith Kaye, was chosen by Governor Andrew Cuomo's father, former Governor Mario Cuomo. Kaye was forced to retire when she reached the age of 70. She passed away earlier this month.
DiFiore, an ally of Cuomo, told senators at a committee hearing she'll be independent. Cuomo was not at the Capital to congratulate DiFiore. He instead sent a statement saying that her confirmation is an exciting first step.