New York, NY - Judge's Promotion is Loss for Lopez Win for Hikind |
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January 17, 2011 05:20 PM
News Source: Crain's NY
News Source: Crain's NY
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Appellate Division Justice Robert J. Miller Eagle photo by Samuel Newhouse New York, NY - The latest round in the influence fight between Democratic Brooklyn Assemblymen Vito Lopez and Dov Hikind went to the latter.
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Hikind-backed Supreme Court Judge Bob Miller has been promoted to the Appellate Division, edging out Lopez’s choice, Jack Battaglia, who is the brother of Lopez’s longtime companion, Angela Battaglia.
Hikind likely had nothing to do with Miller getting the nod, but in Brooklyn, appearances mean something.
Lopez-Hikind clashes go back a few years. Lopez backed David Greenfield for City Council over Hikind’s choice, Joe Lazar (Greenfield won). Hikind got revenge by supporting Republican Mike Grimm in his defeat of Lopez-backed Rep. Mike McMahon.
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Jan 17, 2011 at 05:44 PM Litigator Says:Report as Inappropriate
Robert Miller is an excellent Judge and will greatly enhance the Appellate Division.
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Jan 18, 2011 at 10:57 AM mendel from 42th street Says:Report as Inappropriate
What does lopez have to do with boro park and why is he anti establishment?