FILE — New York Court of Appeals Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, administers the oath of office to New York State senators during opening day of the 2019 legislative session in the Senate Chamber, at the Capitol, Jan. 9, 2019, in Albany, N.Y. Di Fiore announced Monday, July 11, 2022, she will step down after more than six years presiding at the state's highest court and overseeing the state court system. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)