Anthony R. Portesy

Eric Sachs

James A. McDonaugh

John Iliou

John Kelly

Joy M. Watson

Karen M. Wilutis

Kelly A. Reape

Leonard D. Steinman

Mary E. Porter

Mary Kate Mullen

Richard Ambro

Stephen L. Ukeiley

William D. Wexler

- The  New York Supreme Court is the state-wide trial court with the broadest jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters. However, it is not the state’s court of last resort.
- It can hear virtually any type of case brought before it, except for claims brought against the state which must be heard by the Court of Claims. Generally, it hears high-level criminal cases or civil cases with a judgment of more than $50,000.
- It is the only court that can grant divorce, annulment, and separation in New York.
- The New York Supreme Court is broken into 12 judicial districts state-wide. There are currently 154 justices authorized to sit in the New York City Supreme Court, but only 136 actually serve in Supreme Court trial parts because some of the justices are assigned to the Appellate Division or the Appellate Term.
- Justices of the Supreme Court are elected to serve 14-year terms and are paid a salary of $232,600.

A judge on your judicial district’s trial court which oversees criminal and civil matters. 

Legal Experience

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Kelvin Richards

Michael J. Pinto

Carl Wilson

- City Council Members work together to enact local laws, approve the city budget, and oversee land use and zoning regulations. ​
- Council Members oversee city agencies, ensuring they effectively serve the public and address community needs. ​

Passes laws and regulations for your city

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Education

Edmond Wong

Julie M. Milner

- The New York Civil Court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $50,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court.
- It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $10,000 and a housing part for landlord-tenant matters and housing code violations.
- There are 120 judges elected to the Civil Court, but only about 50 sit in it. The remaining judges sit in other courts, such as the Criminal Court or Family Court.
- Judges are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections.
- They are paid a salary of $216,400.

Judge who handles majority of civil cases in New York

Queens

Joseph Hernandez

Thomas P. DiNapoli

- The state comptroller is a statewide elected official who serves as New York’s chief financial officer and oversees the state’s financial operations.
- The comptroller manages the state’s finances, including maintaining accounting systems, processing payments, and overseeing financial records.
- The comptroller manages the state pension fund and administers the retirement system for public employees such as teachers, police officers, and other government workers.
- The state comptroller is elected to serve four-year terms and has no term limits. Candidates must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of New York for at least five years before the election.
- The position has a salary of approximately $220,000 per year.

An official who manages state finances and audits government spending.

New York

Financial Management

Public Transportation

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Bruce A. Blakeman

Kathy C. Hochul

- The governor is the highest-ranking executive official in New York State and serves as the head of the executive branch.
- The governor enforces state laws, oversees executive agencies, and directs the overall operation of state government. 
- The governor has the power to sign or veto legislation, including a line-item veto to reject specific parts of spending bills. The governor appoints leaders of state agencies, boards, and commissions.
- The governor serves as commander-in-chief of the state’s military forces.
- The governor is elected statewide to serve a four-year term and has no term limits. Candidates must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of New York for at least five years before the election.
- The governor receives a salary of approximately $250,000 per year.

The state’s chief executive who leads government and enforces state laws.

Public Health

Environment

Voting & Elections

Letitia A. James

Saritha Komatireddy

- The attorney general is a statewide elected official who serves as the chief legal officer of New York State and heads the Department of Law.
- The attorney general enforces state laws and represents the state in legal matters, including defending state agencies and officials in court.
- The attorney general investigates and prosecutes violations of state law, including fraud, corruption, organized crime, and illegal business practices.
- The attorney general oversees specialized units such as the Organized Crime Task Force and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, which investigate criminal activity and healthcare-related fraud.
- The attorney general is elected to serve a four-year term and has no term limits. Candidates must be at least 30 years old and a resident of New York for at least five years before the election.
- The position has a salary of approximately $220,000 per year.

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New York Supreme Court Judge, 10th District

New York Supreme Court Judge, 13th District

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New York City City Council Member, District 3

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New York State Comptroller

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New York Governor

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New York Attorney General

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