Biography Category: Second Department

Justice Sandra L. Townes earned degrees from Johnson C. Smith University in 1966 and Syracuse University College of Law in 1976. She was employed … More Sandra L. Townes »

Justice Henry L. Ughetta was born on September 20, 1902 in Brooklyn. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Fordham Law School and was … More Henry L. Ughetta »

Justice Moses M. Weinstein was born Morris Weinstein on July 8, 1912, the son of a tailor. He grew up on the Lower East … More Moses M. Weinstein »

Justice Henry G. Wenzel Jr. was born around the year 1889 in Manhattan. He was educated at public schools and graduated from Manual Training … More Henry G. Wenzel, Jr. »

Justice Woodward also sat on the bench of the 3rd Department; more information can be found HERE. Justice John Woodward was born on August … More John M. Woodward »

Justice J. Addison Young was born on September 14, 1866 in Aquebogue, Long Island. He was educated at Franklinville Academy and graduated from Williams … More Addison J. Young »

Justice Luke D. Stapleton was born on December 11, 1869 in Brooklyn. He graduated from the St. James Pro-Cathedral in 1885, Manhattan College in … More Luke D. Stapleton »

Justice Thomas R. Sullivan was born around the year 1926. He graduated from Villanova College in 1949 and Fordham University School of Law in … More Thomas R. Sullivan »

Justice Joseph A. Suozzi was born in Potenza, Italy. His father served in the U.S. Infantry and became a naturalized citizen, and in 1925, … More Joseph A. Suozzi »

Justice George H. Taylor, Jr. was born on April 22, 1873 in Westport, Connecticut. Educated at public grammar schools, he went on to earn … More George H. Taylor, Jr. »