Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham released today the following statement following the Senate floor vote rejecting Justice Hector LaSalle’s nomination to lead the New York State Court of Appeals:
“After weighing ample input from constituents, I have voted against the nomination of Hector LaSalle to be approved as chief judge of the state’s Court of Appeals. Now we need to turn our attention to passing a state budget that will create opportunities, strengthen our communities and safeguard residents.”