§ 126. Vacancies. When a vacancy occurs, otherwise than by expiration of term on the last day of any year, in the office of judge of the family court in a county within the city of New York, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the mayor of the city of New York for the unexpired term.
Vacancies
N.Y. Family Court Act § 126, under Number, Appointment, Term and Compensation of Judges Within the City of New York.
N.Y. Family Court Act § 126