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Winner Declared In Westchester District Attorney Race Winner Declared In Westchester District Attorney Race
Winner Declared In Westchester District Attorney Race The votes have all been counted, and Westchester residents have selected who will serve as the county's next District Attorney. Former County Court Judge Susan Cacace, a Democrat, emerged as the winner in the DA race, defeating her opponent, Republican John Sarcone, by a margin of 64 to 36 percent of votes, according to the county's Board of Elections.  Cacace, who resigned as County Court Judge in December 2023 after nearly 20 years in the position, gave a statement on social media following her victory: "I am deeply humbled to have earned the support of the people of Westchester Cou…
Former County Court Judge Susan Cacace Wins Democratic Primary For Westchester DA Former County Court Judge Susan Cacace Wins Democratic Primary For Westchester DA
Former County Court Judge Susan Cacace Wins Democratic Primary For Westchester DA Former County Court Judge Susan Cacace emerged victorious in the Democratic primary race for Westchester District Attorney.  Cacace, who resigned as County Court Judge in December 2023 after nearly 20 years in the position, earned 59 percent of the votes during the Democratic primary election held on Tuesday, June 25, according to a New York Times report.  Cacace defeated her opponent, attorney and Mount Vernon native William O. Wagstaff III, who earned 31 percent of the votes, the New York Times reported.  In addition to her experience in the County Court,&nb…
Former County Court Judge Announces Run For Westchester DA After Resignation Former County Court Judge Announces Run For Westchester DA After Resignation
Former County Court Judge Announces Run For Westchester DA After Resignation Following her resignation, a former County Court judge who served for almost two decades has announced her bid for Westchester District Attorney.  Former Westchester County Court Judge Susan Cacace formally announced her candidacy for the county's District Attorney's Office outside of the Richard J. Daronco County Courthouse in White Plains on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 13.  During her announcement, Cacace, a Democrat, said she would dedicate herself to those most in need of protection if elected to the office.  "From protecting the most vulnerable in our society from do…
Westchester County Judge In Trouble For Trying To Use Status To Get Gun Permit Approved Westchester County Judge In Trouble For Trying To Use Status To Get Gun Permit Approved
Westchester County Judge In Trouble For Trying To Use Status To Get Gun Permit Approved A judge in Northern Westchester has been disciplined for attempting to use his status to influence the approval of a pistol license for his neighbors.  In May 2020, John M. Aronian, a Justice of the North Salem Town Court since January 2016, submitted character reference letters on behalf of his neighbors, Susan and Daniel Koch, to help their pistol permit applications get approved, according to the New York Commission on Judicial Conduct.  After Susan Koch's permit was denied on Sept. 2, 2020, Aronian then wrote another letter dated Oct. 2, 2020, that argued in favor of…
Westchester Man Sentenced To Probation For Sexually Abusing Sleeping Woman Westchester Man Sentenced To Probation For Sexually Abusing Sleeping Woman
Westchester Man Sentenced To Probation For Sexually Abusing Sleeping Woman A Westchester County man has been sentenced to 10 years of probation for sexually abusing a woman while she was sleeping. Anthony Urena, age 25, of New Castle, was sentenced on Wednesday, June 15, after being found guilty by a jury, said Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah. In addition to the 10 years, Urena will be required to register as a sex offender, the DA's Office said. On July 21, 2019, at approximately 4 a.m., Urena sexually abused the victim while she was sleeping in the defendant’s home in New Castle, the DA's Office said. The New Castle Police Department …
COVID-19: Mount Vernon Man Indicted By First Empaneled Grand Jury COVID-19: Mount Vernon Man Indicted By First Empaneled Grand Jury
Covid-19: Mount Vernon Man Indicted By First Empaneled Grand Jury After being delayed by the COVID-19 outbreak, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced several indictments on recent homicides that happened during the pandemic. Scarpino announced that four suspects have been indicted on murder and manslaughter charges for their roles in four deaths between Friday, March 27, and Wednesday, May 27. Peekskill resident Jahliv Niles has been charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon for the alleged fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Omarion McKenzie on Friday, March 27. Original story - IDs Released For Victim, Suspect In Fata…
Mount Vernon Mayor Wins Decisive Court Victory Over City Official Mount Vernon Mayor Wins Decisive Court Victory Over City Official
Mount Vernon Mayor Wins Decisive Court Victory Over City Official Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is going to open up the books and investigate the city’s finances after winning a decisive court ruling over Comptroller Deborah Reynolds. Supreme Court Justice Susan Cacace ruled this week that Reynolds is to stop blocking Thomas’ administration’s access to printed and online financial records that will “allow him to determined how much money the city truly has.” Thomas and Reynolds have been butting heads for months, with both pointing fingers at each other for the city’s woes, financially and otherwise. “This court finds that the drafters of the City Ch…
Mount Vernon Mayor, Comptroller, To Begin Controversial Court Case Mount Vernon Mayor, Comptroller, To Begin Controversial Court Case
Mount Vernon Mayor, Comptroller, To Begin Controversial Court Case The long-standing feud between embattled Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and Comptroller Deborah Reynolds is set to come to a head this week in court. The mayor and his comptroller are set to say their parts in front of Judge Susan Cacace in state Supreme Court in Westchester, with the trial to kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Thomas has contended that Reynolds is failing to do her job, and has even petitioned New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to remove her from her elected position.  Reynolds has stated that Thomas should be ousted, citing criminal claims that have been levied against him t…
Engineer Who Lived In Westchester Sentenced For Attempt To Lure Child To Engage In Sex Engineer Who Lived In Westchester Sentenced For Attempt To Lure Child To Engage In Sex
Engineer Who Lived In Westchester Sentenced For Attempt To Lure Child To Engage In Sex A 26-year-old former Westchester resident who attempted to lure a child to engage in sexual activity was sentenced to 10 years probation and must register as a sex offender. The sentencing was delivered by Westchester County Court Judge Susan Cacace. The court approved his probation transfer to Erie County where he now resides. Rivu Dey, a chemical engineer who lived in White Plains, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted criminal sexual act in the second degree, a Class E felony. This charge specifically stated the defendant attempted to engage in a sex act with “another person…
Westchester Registered Sex Offender Sentenced For Sexual Conduct With Boy Westchester Registered Sex Offender Sentenced For Sexual Conduct With Boy
Westchester Registered Sex Offender Sentenced For Sexual Conduct With Boy A registered sex offender has been sentenced for having sexual contact with a teenage boy in Northern Westchester. Kenneth Brody, 57, of Verplanck, received a 74-year state prison sentence from Westchester County Court Judge Susan Cacace on Tuesday,  Nov. 20 after his Sept. 26 conviction following a jury trial. On Friday, April 21, New York State Police and the Westchester County Child Advocacy investigated reports of a sexual offense that had been reported involving the Level 2 sex offender. According to police, during the investigation, Brody subjected the boy to multiple acts …
State Judge Asks For Meeting On Edgemont Becoming A Village, 2nd Lawsuit State Judge Asks For Meeting On Edgemont Becoming A Village, 2nd Lawsuit
State Judge Asks For Meeting On Edgemont Becoming A Village, 2nd Lawsuit A state judge handling the Town of Greenburgh's litigation with Edgemont residents over their desire to create a new village has called for a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13. In the meantime, the town has filed a notice of appeal to protect its interests until there is a clear indication of how to proceed, according to Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner. Feiner said he received correspondence this past week from Judge Susan Cacace informing the town that the Judge had issued her decision on the sufficiency of the petition, without ruling on the second Article 78 proceeding brought at the same ti…
State Judge Orders Greenburgh To Hold Vote On Edgemont Becoming A Village State Judge Orders Greenburgh To Hold Vote On Edgemont Becoming A Village
State Judge Orders Greenburgh To Hold Vote On Edgemont Becoming A Village After his unopposed re-election as Greenburgh Supervisor in November, Paul Feiner vowed to work with Edgewood residents if they succeeded in securing a referendum to incorporate their section of the town into a separate village. On Thursday, Feb. 1, a state judge sided with those residents and ordered that the town hold a special vote within 45 days. Supreme Court Justice Susan Cacace issued a 54-page opinion in White Plains stating that the petition Edgemont residents filed to schedule a referendum on whether Edgemont will incorporate as a village is valid.  Feiner said he will be review…