In this reflective essay, retired Judge David B. Saxe recounts his journey from Civil Court to becoming an Acting Supreme Court Justice in New York, highlighting the political navigation, mentorship,

Watch Roberts’ full fireside chat in the video player above. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – United States Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. held a fireside chat Wednesday night in his hometown of Buffalo. Roberts is in town for the United States District Court for the Western District of New York (WDNY)’s 125th anniversary celebration.

In a rare public appearance, Chief Justice John Roberts returned to his hometown roots Monday evening to help mark the 125th anniversary of the Western District of New York.