Revisiting Our Goals
Photo: Central segment of mural at Appellate Division, First Department Courthouse We are now a few days into the new year, which is the … More Revisiting Our Goals »
Author: Historical Society of the New York Courts
The Oneida Indian Nation: America’s First Ally — A History No Longer Ignored
In honor of Native American Heritage Month and in anticipation of our upcoming program Tribal Courts in New York: Case Study of the Oneida … More The Oneida Indian Nation: America’s First Ally — A History No Longer Ignored »
Historical Court Records at the New York State Archives: Available for Research, Grants for Conservation and Digitization — Part 2
This article was written by Dr. James D. Folts, head of Researcher Services at the New York State Archives. In his last blog post, Dr. Folts … More Historical Court Records at the New York State Archives: Available for Research, Grants for Conservation and Digitization — Part 2 »
Historical Court Records at the New York State Archives: Available for Research, Grants for Conservation and Digitization – Part 1
This article was written by Dr. James D. Folts, head of Researcher Services at the New York State Archives. Photo: Supreme Court of Judicature roll … More Historical Court Records at the New York State Archives: Available for Research, Grants for Conservation and Digitization – Part 1 »
Inaugural Event of the St. John’s University School of Law Chapter of the Historical Society of the New York Courts
This article was written by Danielle Stefanucci, St. John’s School of Law class of 2020 and Alumni Chair of the new St. John’s University … More Inaugural Event of the St. John’s University School of Law Chapter of the Historical Society of the New York Courts »
My Garfinkel Scholarship Transformation
This article was written by Adoracion Hernandez. Ms. Hernandez is the 2018 David A. Garfinkel Essay Scholarship Second Prize winner. Born in Spain, she … More My Garfinkel Scholarship Transformation »
Celebrating “Penn Central Day:” The 40th Anniversary of Penn Central v. City of New York
This article was written by Adrian Untermyer, an urbanist who advocates for historic preservation and improved transportation in Greater New York and nationwide. Mr. … More Celebrating “Penn Central Day:” The 40th Anniversary of Penn Central v. City of New York »
The Road to the Court: Court of Appeals Judges Reflect on What Shaped Their Legal Careers
Image: Official Court of Appeals portraits of Hon. Joseph W. Bellacosa, Hon. Richard C. Wesley, and Hon. Judith S. Kaye Oftentimes, legal history focuses … More The Road to the Court: Court of Appeals Judges Reflect on What Shaped Their Legal Careers »
Calendar Feature: August 2018 – Rent
Did you know the Broadway musical Rent was involved in litigation in New York City? Learn about the case and court involved in our … More Calendar Feature: August 2018 – Rent »
Battle in Brooklyn: The Cross-examination of Henry Ward Beecher at the Trial of the Century
This article was written by Michael A. Green. Michael was a partner at the law firm Shereff Friedman Hoffman & Goodman, and since 2009, … More Battle in Brooklyn: The Cross-examination of Henry Ward Beecher at the Trial of the Century »