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3 days agoHistoric rise: Trinidadian-American justice heads to Appellate Division - Caribbean Life
In her announcement on Jan. 15, Bichotte Hermelyn, daughter of Haitian immigrants and representative of Brooklyn's 42nd Assembly District, highlighted Gov. Kathy Hochul's statement that Judge Ottley's appointment will strengthen New York's Appellate Courts with deep legal experience and a commitment to justice. Bichotte Hermelyn noted that since 2023, Judge Ottley has served as associate justice of the Appellate Term of the Supreme Court, overseeing civil matters and jury trials in Kings County.