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The Historical Society of the NY Courts mission is to preserve, protect & promote the legal history of NY, including the proud heritage of its courts and the development of the Rule of Law.
In this #podcast episode, Anthony Wood discusses his latest book, Servant of Beauty: Landmarks, Secret Love & the Unimagined Life of an Unsung NY Hero w/ host Adrian Untermyer exploring Albert Bard’s eccentric life and lasting impact on preservation in NY.
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Join us on 2/2/26 at the Appellate Division, 1st Dept. courtroom for The Amistad: A Historical Reenactment, presented by AD1D & proudly sponsored by the Society. In-person only, limited capacity.
#TheAmistad #NYSCourts #NYSJudges #NYSLawyers #NYLegalHistory
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New Episode: Climbing the Bench with Quadriplegia: Hon. Shannon Filbert
Listen now:
Audio: https://loom.ly/X-zmiH0
Transcript: https://loom.ly/NGT8PkY
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Brooklyn Supervising Judge Carmen Pacheco channels Wall Street experience to serve ‘Peter Public’
Check out this article highlighting Society friend Hon. Carmen Pacheco and her inspiring journey to the bench.
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We’re thrilled to announce the release of #HowEmelineGotFree, a new audio drama that brings to life the landmark #LemmonSlaveCase like never before. It uses actors, rich sound design, and historical detail to transport listeners to pre–Civil War America. Listen now! 🗃️ #skystorians #NYLegalHistory
On 10/21, we gathered at NY Law School to celebrate the rule of law w/ the 2nd program in our Judicial Conversation Series. The event featured Hon. Jenny Rivera of the NY CoA & Hon. Leona Theron of the Constitutional Court of #SouthAfrica. Many thanks to all who attended in person or virtually!
In their oral history, Robert Dean & Lynn Fahey discuss their pre-law careers, their formative years at @legalaidnyc.bsky.social, the decisions that led them to establish their own orgs & the challenges & rewards of decades of indigent appellate defense.
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📜 Happy Constitution Day!
Join us as we look back on our celebration from last year with St. John’s Law Professor Tyler Rose Clemons at the Queens County Family Court, exploring the origins of the U.S. Constitution and how it has expanded since its creation.
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Today in NY Legal History: Sept. 9, 1777
The first session of the Supreme Court of the State of New York was held #OTD in 1777 at Kingston, and Chief Justice John Jay delivered the first charge to the Grand Jury. 🗃️ #skystorians
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The NY Court of Appeals convened for the 1st time on Sept. 7, 1847. Check out our online gallery of vintage CoA images. The page includes a brief timeline & a gallery of postcards depicting the CoA's various courtrooms since its founding. 🗃️ #skystorians
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In this #podcast episode, the panel unpacks the facts of the controversial 1876 election of Rutherford Hayes v. Samuel Tilden, explore the political climate of the era, and draw thought-provoking connections to more recent national elections. #NYLegalHistory
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New York Chief Judge Rowan Wilson on his recent jury service in state criminal court.
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A Rare Conversation with New York State’s Chief Judge: Rowan Wilson Speaks About Life, the Law and Living in #BrooklynHeights
‘I choose not to run things imperiously, as if I'm the king and everything I say goes.’
brooklyneagle.com/articles/202...
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Today’s issue of amNY Law includes an article about the Society’s mission, history and a look to the future, including quotes from our President Judge Lippman and Executive Director Allison Morey. A photo of Judge Lippman, Judge Kaye & Judge Rosenblatt grace the cover! 🗃️ #Skystorians #NYLegalHistory
Host Eric van der Vort speaks w/ retired judge Richard Dollinger about his Judicial Notice article which explores how the lives of John Hazel & Emma Goldman intersected twice in the wake of President William McKinley’s assassination. 🗃️ #skystorians
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Watch a Fireside Chat with Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department Hon. Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department Hon. Hector D. LaSalle and our President Hon. Jonathan Lippman! #NYLegalHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians
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Watch a Fireside Chat with Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department Hon. Dianne T. Renwick, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department Hon. Gerald J. Whalen and our Executive Vice President Alan Levine! #NYLegalHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians
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Find it on YouTube! Our latest episode of our #podcast series Wrecking Ball titled A Conversation with Andrew Berman: The “Cher” of Preservation is also available on our YouTube channel. 🗃️ #skystorians
#HistoricPreservation #VillagePreservation #GreenwichVillage
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#Podcast host Adrian Untermyer chats w/ Andrew Berman, whose name is now shorthand for NY’s history-saving movement after leading the Village Preservation for a quarter-century — earning his new nickname as The ‘Cher’ of Preservation. 🗃️ #skystorians
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2025 Law Day Celebration: Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson Tells Origins of Our National Motto 🗃️ #skystorians
"Here at the Unified Court System, we are working toward a society that includes, protects and uplifts all people equally."
#NYSCourts #NYSJudges #NYSLawyers
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Hear more from the winners themselves at this blog post: history.nycourts.gov/2025-law-day...
3rd Place Prize Winner: Zoe Allen, “Unity”
Columbia High School, Rensselaer County, 3rd JD
2nd Place Prize Winner: Wendy Coleman, “United We Stand”
Watkins Glen High School, Schuyler County, 6th JD
1st Place Prize Winner: Elise Kwon, “E. Pluribus Unum: A Tapestry of Democracy”
Tappan Zee High School, Rockland County, 9th JD
We received 100 submissions from high schoolers across NYS. We congratulate the participants, all of whom received a certificate & pocket U.S. Constitution, as well as the 3 winners, who will receive cash prizes from the Society. 🗃️ #skystorians
Check out the winners’ work. Well done, students!
The Society is a proud co-sponsor of this year's #LawDay #ArtContest with the NYS Courts' Office for Justice Initiatives. This year's @americanbar.org's Law Day theme is "The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One."🧵
#LawDay2025 #LawDay25 #CivicsEducation #Civics #CivicEngagement #Art #Education
This wonderful evening couldn’t have been possible without our gala supporters that every year contribute to continue our mission. Cheers to our incredible community! Your loyalty is the cornerstone of our success.
#NYSCourts #NYSJudges #NYSLawyers #NYSHistory #NYChistory #NYHistory #NYLegalHistory
Society President Hon. Jonathan Lippman similarly conversed w/ Hon. Elizabeth Garry, Presiding Justice of AD3D & Hon. Hector LaSalle, Presiding Justice of AD2D.
On Wed. we held our #Gala Dinner honoring the 4 Presiding Justices of the NYS Courts Appellate Divisions!
Society Exec. Vice President Alan Levine led a candid and engaging conversation w/ Hon. Dianne Renwick, Presiding Justice of AD1D., along with Hon. Gerald Whalen, Presiding Justice of AD4D.
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