Who Picks New York’s Judges | New York City News

New York’s judicial selection process is a high-stakes political game where party bosses, not merit, often call the shots—decisions made behind closed doors over seafood dinners, with hundreds of thousands in campaign cash flowing to influence who gets on the ballot. Critics question whether justice or loyalty wins out, as scandals and sanctions mount, including fraud cases tied to judges and party leaders—and the Supreme Court backs the parties’ right to control the process, leaving many wondering if democracy’s ideals are truly being upheld. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2026/09/15/how-local-political-parties-control-the-judicial-bench More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/21eab319a47df303 Report issues to [email protected].