Women Who Blazed New Paths in the Law
On June 21st, the Society hosted its second Judith S. Kaye Program: Conversations on Women & the Law in an event co-sponsored by the … More Women Who Blazed New Paths in the Law »
Author: Historical Society of the New York Courts
Pioneering City Planning in the Heart of NY: George McAneny, Rapid Transit, Zoning, & the Civic Center
Photo: Portrait of George F. McAneny, courtesy of the New York Preservation Archive Project Prof. Charles Starks’s presentation on George F. McAneny completes our … More Pioneering City Planning in the Heart of NY: George McAneny, Rapid Transit, Zoning, & the Civic Center »
Get to Know: Hon. Peter Tom
In part two of our two-part celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (part one is here!), we get to know more about Hon. Peter … More Get to Know: Hon. Peter Tom »
Get to Know: Hon. Randall T. Eng
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, and last year, the Society had the terrific fortune to interview two pioneering Asian-Americans in the New York … More Get to Know: Hon. Randall T. Eng »
Drawing Circles & Hexagons Upon the Square: NY Civic Center & Progressive-Era Reform in the U.S.
Photo: 1913 postcard showing original design of the New York County Courthouse by Boston architect Guy Lowell On February 27, the Society held History of … More Drawing Circles & Hexagons Upon the Square: NY Civic Center & Progressive-Era Reform in the U.S. »
From City Hall Park to Foley Square: Government Buildings Take a Step Uptown
On February 27, the Society held History of Foley Square: New York Legal Landmarks & Civic Reform at the New York City Bar Association. This public … More From City Hall Park to Foley Square: Government Buildings Take a Step Uptown »
Education Impact
Photo: Middle schoolers gain insight into New York’s legal history. Courtesy of photographer Editha Mesina & BHSEC As the weather gets warmer and students … More Education Impact »
Women Pioneers: Women Leaders Reflect on their Journeys in our Oral History Project
March is Women’s History Month, and we’ve been privileged to collect the oral histories of some of the pioneering women in New York law. … More Women Pioneers: Women Leaders Reflect on their Journeys in our Oral History Project »
Judge Jane Bolin
This article was written by David L. Goodwin. It was first published in the Dutchess County Historical Society Yearbook. David is a Staff Attorney at … More Judge Jane Bolin »
History of Foley Square: Robert Pigott Talks About Upcoming Society Program for Amici Podcast
This blog entry was written by John Caher, the Unified Court System’s senior advisor for strategic and technical communications. It discusses his recent interview with Robert … More History of Foley Square: Robert Pigott Talks About Upcoming Society Program for Amici Podcast »