The Historical Society of the New York Courts Podcast series shines a light on New York’s legal history through the perspective of the State’s courts. They are listed in reverse chronological order.
Episode #32: Tree” Branches of Government: Saving the Elizabeth Street Garden (Wrecking Ball Series Episode 7)
In this special edition of Wrecking Ball, creator and host Adrian Untermyer, Esq. welcomes New York City Councilman Christopher Marte ...
Episode #31: Abolitionism & Advocacy In New York (Rule of Law Series Episode 1)
The Historical Society of the New York Courts is pleased to introduce its new Rule of Law podcast series. This ...
Episode #30: Bard’s Acts: Pondering New York’s “Grandfather of Landmarks” (Wrecking Ball Series Episode 6)
At his death, the 96 year-old Albert Sprague Bard had occupied the landmarked Broad Exchange Building for six decades after ...
Episode #29: The 1876 Election — Samuel Jones Tilden v. Rutherford B. Hayes
In 1876, Rutherford B. Hayes, the Republican candidate, won the presidential election against Democrat Samuel J. Tilden. The outcome, however, ...