McCurn, Neal Peters Born 1926 in Syracuse, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York Nominated by Jimmy Carter on September 28, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1979, and received commission on November 2, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1988-1993. Assumed senior status on April 6, 1993. Education: Syracuse University, A.B., 1950 Syracuse University College of Law, LL.B., 1952 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve cadet-midshipman, 1944-1946 Private practice, Syracuse, New York, 1952-1979 President, Syracuse [New York] Common Council, 1968-1979 Research Collections