The 1876 Election — Samuel Tilden v. Rutherford B. Hayes
In this podcast episode, host Hon. Helen E. Freedman is joined by author Roy Morris, Jr., Prof. Manisha Sinha, and Jerry Goldfeder, Esq., to unpack the facts and drama of the 1876 election, explore the political climate of the era, and draw thought-provoking connections to more recent national elections.
Oral History of Robert S. Dean, Esq., and Lynn W.L. Fahey, Esq.
Robert Dean and Lynn Fahey discuss their pre-law careers, their formative years at The Legal Aid Society, the pivotal decisions that led them to establish their own organizations, and the challenges and rewards of a lifetime dedicated to appellate defense for those unable to afford counsel.
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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