Lynelle Maginley-Liddie
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction | |
| Assumed office December 8, 2023 | |
| Mayor | Eric Adams |
| Preceded by | Louis Molina |
| First deputy commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction | |
| In office March 5, 2021 – December 8, 2023 | |
| Commissioner | Cynthia Brann Vincent Schiraldi Louis Molina |
| Preceded by | Stanley Richards |
| Succeeded by | Francis Torres |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antigua |
| Education | John Jay College of Criminal Justice (BA) Fordham University (JD) |
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie is an American attorney, notable for being appointed the 38th commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction on December 8, 2023.[1] She was previously an agency attorney and first deputy commissioner for the department. As first deputy commissioner, she led the department's efforts to provide access to COVID-19 vaccinations during the pandemic.[2]
Biography[edit]
Maginley-Liddie was born in Antigua. She studied at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice to obtain a bachelor's degree in government, followed by a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law.[2] Maginley-Liddie began her career as an associate at the law firm of Leader Berkon Colao & Silverstein LLP, and began work in New York City government in 2015, in the General Litigation Unit.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Mayor Adams Appoints Lynelle Maginley-Liddie as Department of Correction Commissioner" (Press release). City of New York. December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- Ayana Harry (December 8, 2023). "Lynelle Maginley-Liddie appointed new DOC Commissioner". Spectrum News NY1. Retrieved March 28, 2024. - ^ a b King, Nelson A. (March 20, 2023). "Antiguan-born Lynelle Maginley-Liddie serves as NYCDOC First Dep. Commish". Caribbean Life. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ Annie McDonough; Sahalie Donaldson (December 8, 2023). "4 things to know about new DOC Commissioner Lynelle Maginley-Liddie". City & State NY. Retrieved March 28, 2024.