Statement From Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on Paul Feinman, Appeals Court’s First Open LGBT Judge

October 18, 2017

“Congratulations to New York’s newest Court of Appeals Judge, Paul Feinman, on his historic swearing in. Becoming the Appeals Court’s first open LGBT judge will bring further diversity to our highest court to greater reflect New York’s diverse citizenship. Judge Feinman’s qualifications and skills gained throughout his distinguished career will also be a great addition and I wish him well in this great responsibility.”