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Courtroom In Hudson Valley Named After Judge Who Died From Heart Attack In Court Courtroom In Hudson Valley Named After Judge Who Died From Heart Attack In Court
Courtroom In Hudson Valley Named After Judge Who Died From Heart Attack In Court A bill renaming a Hudson Valley courtroom after a judge who died of a heart attack while in court has been signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul.  Earlier Report - Judge Was Handling Family Law Matter When He Suffered Fatal Heart Attack In Putnam County The bill, which names a courtroom in the Putnam Supreme and County Court after the late Putnam County Court Judge James F. Reitz, was signed on Monday, Dec. 19, according to the New York State Legislature.  The renamed room, Room 301, will now be known as the "Judge James F. Reitz Memorial Courtroom," according to a spokespers…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Prominent Attorney From Westchester Dies Suddenly At Age 51 Prominent Attorney From Westchester Dies Suddenly At Age 51
Prominent Attorney From Westchester Dies Suddenly At Age 51 A prominent attorney from Northern Westchester County died unexpectedly at the age of 51. Michael Madden Jr., of Briarcliff Manor, died on Saturday, April 2, from a heart attack while gardening with his dog, according to his obituary. Madden was born in Poughkeepsie and was a graduate of Providence College. He went on to receive his JD at St. John’s University School of Law.  "Michael had an esteemed legal career with his last ten years as Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth’s New York office," his obituary reads. Madden's hobbies included gardening, watching college basketball…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
Greenburgh Names New Town Judge Greenburgh Names New Town Judge
Greenburgh Names New Town Judge Christie D'Alessio of Irvington was appointed as a Greenburgh Town Judge Wednesday during the regular Town Board meeting. "D'Alessio is a highly qualified candidate who has dedicated her legal career as a public servant,"   Supervisor Paul Feiner said. D'Alessio earned her undergraduate degree from Mercy College and law degree Pace Law School with honors. After she was inspired by Chief Judge Janet Difiore during a Judicial Externship in Westchester County Court, D'Alessio worked with the Westchester County Attorney's office for 13 years as a litigator handling cases in local, sta…

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by Kathy Reakes