N.Y. Judiciary Law Section 242
Presiding judge

The president of the senate, or in case of his impeachment, death or absence, the chief judge of the court of appeals, or in the absence of both, such other member as the court may elect, is the presiding judge of the court.

Source: Section 242 — Presiding judge, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/JUD/242 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Nov. 29, 2025).

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