Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham released the following statement today on the State Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Justice Hector LaSalle’s nomination to lead the state Court of Appeals:
“The hearing held today by the State Senate Judiciary Committee on Governor Hochul’s nomination of Justice Hector LaSalle to lead the state Court of Appeals recognized and underscored the importance of separation of powers in government and the strength of our democratic process here in New York. Our residents deserve exemplary leadership from their elected officials, and today they were well served by the process of the Judiciary Committee.”