At Colorscape 2018. Frank Speziale Photo

As we fall into the New Year, we take a look at some of the stories that captivated us throughout 2018.

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Cuomo appoints Justice Garry as presiding justice of third department

Published January 9

CHENANGO COUNTY – On January 1, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the appointment of local Justice Elizabeth Garry as presiding justice of the Third Department of the Appellate Division.

Justice Garry’s appointment is the first time a justice from the sixth judicial district – comprising 10 counties, including Chenango – has been presiding justice of the Third Department since Justice James P. Hill, of the Town of German, retired from the position in 1948. She is also the first Democrat to hold the position.

As presiding justice, Justice Garry will be charged with the oversight of the Third Department – comprising 28 counties – including the role as the top administrative judge for the third, fourth, and sixth judicial districts.

“I have the opportunity to do the best work of my life right now, I can’t be more positive than I am about that,” said Justice Garry. “It’s with good people, and we get to serve the people. It’s good government––I get to be a part of that.”

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Head of New York Open Government tells Norwich Town Hall people have a right to know

Published April 24