The Judge and the Anarchist at the Dawn of the 20th Century
Host Eric van der Vort speaks with retired Judge Richard Dollinger in this podcast episode about his Judicial Notice article and explore how the lives of John Hazel and Emma Goldman intersected twice in the wake of President William McKinley’s assassination.
Oral History of Hon. Alan D. Scheinkman
Did you know that Hon. Alan D. Scheinkman, former Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, 2nd Dept., began his career not in law, but as a journalist? In a candid oral history interview, Justice Scheinkman reflects on his remarkable journey and shares insights into his life and accomplishments.
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.
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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 »
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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 »
2024 Society Calendar - "New York Courts of Yesteryear: How we Began and Where We Are"