Rowan Wilson Appointed As New York's First Black Chief Justice

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Rowan Wilson was appointed as the first black Chief Justice of New York on April 18, 2023 by the State Senate.

An Overview of the News 

• Wilson has been an Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals since 2017.

• Wilson's confirmation as the state's first black chief justice followed the resignation of Judge Janet DiFiore in August.

• Wilson's appointment comes two months after the initial nomination of Governor Cathy Hochul for the position was rejected by lawmakers.

• In 2014, Kathy Hochul was elected Lieutenant Governor of New York, serving alongside Governor Andrew Cuomo.

• After Cuomo's resignation in August 2021, Hochul became the governor of New York and became the first woman in the state's history to hold the office.

About New York

• It is located in the northeastern part of the country, in the state of New York and it is the most populous city in the United States.

• The city is served by three major airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport.

• The city is divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, each with its own unique character and charm.

Mayor - Eric Adams

Capital - Albany