June 9, 2024
Albany, New York
Third and Fourth Judicial District judges and non-judicial personnel, along with their family and friends, were proud to participate in the 2024 Capital PRIDE Parade and Festival on Sunday, June 9, in Albany's historic Washington Park. Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives Edwina G. Richardson, Appellate Division, Third Department Presiding Justice Elizabeth A. Garry, Third Judicial District Administrative Judge Gerald Connolly, and Fourth Judicial District Administrative Judge Kris Singh were among the contingent at the Albany procession and festival which, held annually, support critical programs and services that promote the well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals and those affected by gender identity and expression discrimination.
The Albany celebration was one of many Pride events throughout the State hosted or attended by New York State Court System judges and employees in furtherance of diversity and inclusion and the promise of equal justice.
Photo Photo (L-R): Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Richardson, 3rd Judicial District Supreme Court Justice Christina L. Ryba, and Administrative Judge Connolly at the June 9th procession in Albany
Photo: (L-R): Albany Pride Parade and Festival participants Appellate Division, 3rd Dept. Consultation Clerk Matthew Side, 4th Judicial District Supreme Court Justice Michael R. Cuevas, Betsy Cahill, Appellate Division, 3rd Dept. Presiding Justice Garry, 3rd Judicial District Assistant Court Analyst Hunter Nauman, Administrative Judge Singh, 3rd Judicial District Supreme Court Justice and Permanent Committee on Access to Justice Co-Chair Christina L. Ryba, 3rd Judicial District Program Director Craig Stratton, Albany Court Surrogate's Court Clerk Sheri Hayes, Dutchess County Senior Court Clerk Pearl Yu-Rodriquez, Albany County Surrogate's Court Chief Clerk Deborah Kearns, Albany County Family Court Judge Amy Joyce, and NYS Law Reporting Bureau Principal Legal Editor Rocco Padula