Senator Sepulveda Under Fire Over Court Misses | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Senator Luis Sepulveda, chair of the New York State Senate Judiciary Committee, is under fire after court records revealed he reported a judge in a housing case — just a month after being appointed to his powerful role — while also missing a critical court date in that same case. Multiple missed appearances, including in April and September, have fueled criticism that his courtroom behavior undermines his leadership. Advocates like Peter Martin argue his conduct reflects poorly on his position, demanding he step down — or face removal by Senate leadership — as his team insists the judge is at…