Appellate Division, Second Department · October 2, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05682
Matter of Vitucci v Ford
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05682
Holding The court held that the proceeding to validate the certificate of nomination was timely because it was commenced within three business days of the Board’s determination. Additionally, the court determined that Election Law § 6-148(4) is inapplicable to the certificate of nomination because the vacancy was created by a legislative act rather than a vacancy in a preexisting nomination or designation.
The court’s words
the proceeding was commenced within three business days of the Board's determination invalidating the certificate of nomination and, therefore, was timely
2026 NY Slip Op 05682, at the official text
the strictures of Election Law § 6-148(4) are inapplicable to the certificate of nomination
2026 NY Slip Op 05682, at the official text
the vacancy in the office at issue was created on June 1, 2026, when the New York State Legislature amended section 102-a of the New York City Civil Court Act
2026 NY Slip Op 05682, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 2, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05682 |
| Area of law | Election Law |
| Week | Week ending October 3, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05682 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 807 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Vitucci v Ford, 2026 NY Slip Op 05682 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 2, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05682/
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