Snowstorm Shutters NY State and Federal Courts, Though Some Facilities Are Operating Virtually

A severe storm has resulted in the closure of New York state courts, except for criminal arraignments in New York City's five ...
Long Island Business News

Prudenti: Understanding New York appellate courts and appeals process

This is the last in an occasional series of articles explaining the history and scope of the various New York State Courts Sometimes, New York’s trial judges make a mistake. They’re human ...

New York GOP blasts Hochul's pick for appellate court

The New York Republican Party is blasting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pick for a vacancy on the state’s appellate division, accusing ...

A Short Guide to the Complex Rules of Binding Precedent in New York State Courts

In New York, the Court of Appeals’ decisions are binding statewide. Appellate Division rulings bind trial courts within their department and, if the only decision on an issue, are also binding across ...
JD Supra

New York State Court of Appeals Rejects Challenge to State Voting Rights Act

On November 20, 2025, New York State’s highest court rejected a constitutional challenge from the Town of Newburgh to the state Voting Rights Act. The Court of Appeals held that the Town ...