Dominican named to New York Supreme Court of Justice

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New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on 13 July 2020 the four appointments of four to fill vacancies in the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, in the First Department of New York State. One of these is a Dominican migrant.Governor Cuomo said: “I am proud to appoint four individuals whose exemplary service qualifies them to serve in the Appellate Division of New York’s Supreme Court and wish them well in their work for New Yorkers in Manhattan and the Bronx.”

Justice Manuel Jacobo Mendez Olivero was named to the Supreme Court. He has been a Justice of the Supreme Court, New York State, since his election in 2012 and has been since 2018 the coordinating judge of the New York City Asbestos Litigation (NYCAL).

Prior to his election, Justice Mendez was elected Judge of the Civil Court, New York County in 2003, and had served as a Judge in the Civil Court from 2004 to...

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