#new-york-courts

#new-york-courts

The state Appellate Division, First Department cleared the way on Thursday for the New York State Board of Election to begin reconfiguring U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis' Congressional district. The decision comes a week after lawyers for Malliotakis New York City's only Republican member of Congress asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in the order to reconfigure her district a process that would most likely be unfavorable to her midterm reelection campaign.

The state courts handle over 95% of litigation nationwide, yet they are often overlooked compared to the federal Supreme Court, highlighting an imbalance in public awareness.

The New York State court system unveiled two upgraded courtrooms at its 60 Centre Street courthouse, enhancing accessibility for visually and hearing-impaired visitors.

The underlying issue affecting our recruitment and retention is the Tier 6 Reform, which drastically reduced pension benefits, leading to a decline in potential court officer recruits.