N.Y. Second Class Cities Law § 182: Vacancy, how filled

§ 182. Vacancy, how filled. When a vacancy shall occur, otherwise than

by expiration of term, in the office of police justice, the same shall

be filled, for the balance of the unexpired term, at the next city

election happening not less than thirty days after such vacancy occurs.

Until such vacancy shall be so filled, the mayor may appoint a qualified

attorney to fill the same, who shall hold office until the first day of

January after the election at which his successor is elected.