Lynelle Maginley-Liddie Explained

Lynelle Maginley-Liddie
Office4:38th Commissioner of the
New York City Department of Correction
Term Start4:December 8, 2023
Predecessor4:Louis Molina
1Blankname4:Mayor
1Namedata4:Eric Adams
Office5:First Deputy Commissioner of the
New York City Department of Correction
Term Start5:March 5, 2021
Term End5:December 8, 2023
Predecessor5:Stanley Richards
Successor5:Francis Torres
1Blankname5:Commissioner
1Namedata5:Cynthia Brann
Vincent Schiraldi
Louis Molina
Education:John Jay College of Criminal Justice (BA)
Fordham University (JD)
Birth Place:Antigua

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

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. 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]

Notes and References

  1. December 8, 2023 . Mayor Adams Appoints Lynelle Maginley-Liddie as Department of Correction Commissioner . 2023-12-19 . City of New York.
    - News: Ayana Harry . Lynelle Maginley-Liddie appointed new DOC Commissioner . December 8, 2023 . March 28, 2024 . Spectrum News NY1.
  2. Web site: King . Nelson A. . 2023-03-20 . Antiguan-born Lynelle Maginley-Liddie serves as NYCDOC First Dep. Commish . Caribbean Life . 2023-12-19.
  3. Web site: Annie McDonough . Sahalie Donaldson . December 8, 2023 . 4 things to know about new DOC Commissioner Lynelle Maginley-Liddie . March 28, 2024 . City & State NY.