Samuel Jones Tilden: Lawyer, Statesman, and Victim of Fate
Check out our latest podcast episode of Chatting with the Authors of Judicial Notice with guest Hon. Helen E. Freedman on the subject of her JN article Samuel Jones Tilden, where she discusses his early years, breaking up Boss Tweed’s ring, and his 1876 contested election bid. Watch or Listen Now!
Meet Andrew Berman, The “Cher” of Preservation
Host Adrian Untermyer discusses the present and future of historic preservation advocacy in NY with Andrew Berman, whose name is now shorthand for NY’s history-saving movement after leading Village Preservation for a quarter-century — earning his new nickname as “The ‘Cher’ of Preservation.” Watch or Listen Now!
Get to Know the Court System’s Historian
Society President Emeritus Hon. Albert M. Rosenblatt was named the first Historian of the New York State Unified Court System in August, 2024. Since that time, Judge Rosenblatt has been working on developing projects that highlight the important role of the courts in our State’s history. Learn more!
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Law Day 2025 Art Contest Winners
On May 1, Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson announced the winners of the 2025 Law Day Art Contest, co-sponsored by the Society and the … More Law Day 2025 Art Contest Winners »
Welcome Our New Director of Programs, Education, and Research!
Historical Society of the New York Courts Names Dr. Julia Rose Kraut As Its New Director of Programs, Education, and Research The Historical Society … More Welcome Our New Director of Programs, Education, and Research! »
Lifetime Member of the Society Honored at 60 Centre Street
This article was written by Adrian Untermyer, a Society Trustee and an urbanist who advocates for historic preservation and improved transportation in Greater New … More Lifetime Member of the Society Honored at 60 Centre Street »
