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Fatal Police Shooting: Detective's Actions Were 'Necessary,' APA Of Westchester Says Fatal Police Shooting: Detective's Actions Were 'Necessary,' APA Of Westchester Says
Fatal Police Shooting: Detective's Actions Were 'Necessary,' APA Of Westchester Says As the New York Attorney General’s Office investigates a fatal police-involved shooting in Westchester, a law enforcement organization is saying that the choice to fire a shot likely saved officers' lives.  In a statement issued on Wednesday night, July 12, Detective Keith Olson, President of the Affiliated Police Associations of Westchester, said that the police shooting of New Rochelle resident Jerrel Garris on Monday, July 3, was "necessary" in potentially saving the lives of New Rochelle officers involved in the incident. Earlier Report - New Update: Man Shot By Cop…

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by Ben Crnic
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Town Supervisor In Westchester To Run For State Assembly Town Supervisor In Westchester To Run For State Assembly
Town Supervisor In Westchester To Run For State Assembly A popular Republican lawmaker in Northern Westchester announced that he will be stepping away from his current position at the end of the year as he seeks a state Assembly seat. Yorktown Supervisor Matt Slater, age 36, who was re-elected for a second term in an uncontested election in November, says he will challenge for the seat currently held by Republican Kevin Byrne in the 94th State Assembly District this year. The 94th District includes parts of Northern Westchester and most of Putnam County.  It is currently occupied by Byrne, who earned the GOP nomination to run for longtime P…

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by Zak Failla