Genine Edwards sworn in as justice of the Supreme Court
She’s moving on up to the supreme court. After serving as a Civil Court judge since 2006, Justice Genine D. Edwards was officially sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York during a special ceremony at Borough Hall on Monday night.
New York state Assemblymember Annette Robinson served as mistress of the ceremony as Hon. Frank R. Seddio, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Public Advocate Letitia James, state Sen. Jesse Hamilton, Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix, Hon. George J. Silver, Gregory T. Cerchione and Rev. W. Taharka Robinson all gave remarks to a standing-room-only crowd that included many judges, elected officials and court personnel.
“Genine is a trailblazer, she has had a legacy of public service in her heart and in her soul. It’s basically a part of her DNA,” James said. “I congratulate her today.”