Jonathan Lippman has helped turn the Court of Appeals into a scrappier, more divided and more liberal panel.
Jonathan Lippman, who heads the State Court of Appeals, has been happy to win split decisions, in contrast to his predecessor, who prized unanimity.
Jonathan Lippman, who heads the State Court of Appeals, has been happy to win split decisions, in contrast to his predecessor, who often sought unanimity.
The Senate voted 60 to 37 on Thursday to confirm M. Patricia Smith, the New York State labor commissioner, for the Labor Department’s No. 3 post.
Ms. Lynch, now a partner at a law firm, would return to the United States attorney position she held from 1999 to 2001.
The appointment of a 29-year-old lawyer with no experience in management or workers’ compensation to a top position has perplexed many who work in the system.
Dr. Harold E. Varmus said he would continue operating his laboratory after leaving the top job when a successor is named.
After making coffee, Thomas S. Kaplan offers earthworms to his daughter’s wood turtle, Twree Twree.Thomas S. Kaplan, the president of the board of directors of the 92nd Street Y, feeds his children eggs on Sunday mornings and a pet turtle worms and crickets.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg chose a department insider, Salvatore J. Cassano, over two other finalists to replace Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta.