Janet DiFiore
Democrats propose Janet DiFiore-tied budget rule to crack down on court perks
State Senate Democrats want the courts to report more data about perks for top judges – or risk losing $10 million in vital funding.
NY court workers fired for refusing COVID vax must be rehired with back pay as state board scraps mandate
Under terms of the decision issued last month, the Unified Court System must immediately "cease and desist" from enforcing policies that require all non-judicial employees to be vaccinated or undergo...
Hochul taps ex-prosecutor to be New York's chief judge
Gov. Kathy Hochul has nominated former Long Island prosecutor Hector LaSalle to be the next chief judge of New York State's top court -- angering the political left who oppose...
Top NY pol demands to know why ex-chief judge has drivers, guards
The head of the New York state Senate's Judiciary Committee is demanding answers about why former Chief Judge Janet DiFiore still has a driver and bodyguard after resigning during an ethics...
Top judge who quit during ethics probe still has NY-paid driver, guard
New York's former chief judge — who resigned in July while facing an ethics probe — still has court officers assigned to chauffeur and protect her using a pair of...
The 'extraordinary list' of 7 that Kathy Hochul will pick from for NY's top judge
Gov. Kathy Hochul will choose a new chief judge next month to lead New York's highest court.
'Implausible to frivolous': Judge tosses defamation suit against ex-Chief Judge DiFiore
A federal judge has tossed out a defamation suit filed against ex-New York Chief Judge Janet DiFiore as "implausible to frivolous."
Outgoing Chief Judge Janet DiFiore should be disbarred, ethics complaint charges
"She should be held to the highest standards of the profession because no one is above the law," Quirk said. "Certainly not the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals."
NY court clerk does 'laughter yoga' with Nazi-like marching, cop says
The awkward video shows Katherine Thompson, a chief clerk, conducting the lunch hour exercise while walking stiff legged and, after each salute, extending her right arm in the air like...
Help wanted: Ad seeks chief judge for New York
A state panel charged with choosing the replacement for Chief Judge Janet DiFiore has post a help-wanted ad with an Aug. 29 application deadline.
Left's Janet DiFiore smear campaign is attempt to turn New York's top court into a rubber stamp
Now more than ever, New York needs fair-minded judges who won't brainlessly sign off on the left's lunacy. Hochul needs to stand her ground and tap a strong, common-sense centrist...
NYC restaurateur Stratis Morfogen knows how to feed a mob
Stratis Morfogen. Nicknamed the Golden Greek, he owns a crate of NYC’s top restaurants. He’s been a victim of, partner of, friend of names that should stay nameless.
NYC chief judge under ethics probe at time of resignation announcement: report
The New York Chief Judge, was appointed chief judge by ex-governor Andrew Cuomo, said she would step down at the end of August.
Pray NY's top judges act like judges, not pols, and strike down Dems' gerrymandered districts
With the Court of Appeals set to hear arguments on whether to toss Democrats’ gerrymandered voting districts, New York’s future as a democratic, two-party state stands at grave risk.
New York AG candidate ripped for aiding baseball bat killer
New York Attorney General candidate John Sarcone is under fire for representing Robert Sepe, who beat his girlfriend Janette Carlucci to death with a baseball bat in 2008.
NY state courts decreasing social distance measures to 3 feet
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore cited the continuing drop in COVID-19 infections in the state as one of the reasons behind dropping social distancing to 3 feet instead of 6.
Union leader for NY court officers suspended amid spat with judge over COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Court Officers Union President Dennis Quirk was suspended after he posted the home addresses of Judge Janet DiFiore on social media amid a dispute over a coronavirus vaccine mandate.
Chief NY judge, family obtained priority COVID testing last year
New York State Chief Judge Janet DiFiore -- who was nominated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo -- received priority COVID-19 testing along with some of her family members, state officials said...
Suffolk County pol wants to overhaul judge selection process in NY
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone expressed his desire to change how judges are appointed in New York state.
Top NY Court of Appeals judge retires over 'health concerns'
One of New York state's top judges said Tuesday that he plans to step down from the bench because of health concerns. New York State Court of Appeals Judge Paul...