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Retired Westchester Police K-9 Dies: 'We Are Grateful,' Department Says Retired Westchester Police K-9 Dies: 'We Are Grateful,' Department Says
Retired Westchester Police K-9 Dies: 'We Are Grateful,' Department Says A beloved retired Westchester County Police K-9 is being remembered for both his dedicated service and his outgoing nature that made him a hit with the public.  The Westchester County Police Department announced the death of retired K-9 Jax on Wednesday, Jan. 3.  According to the department, Jax served with Officer Christian Gutierrez in several assignments, including parkway patrol, Playland Park in Rye, and the Mount Kisco precinct. He was also trained in narcotics detection and apprehension. Jax also participated in many public relations details and wa…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
City Council Demands Top Mount Vernon Lawyer Steps Down After Indictment City Council Demands Top Mount Vernon Lawyer Steps Down After Indictment
City Council Demands Top Mount Vernon Lawyer Steps Down After Indictment City officials in Mount Vernon are calling on their top attorney to step down after he was indicted for allegedly using Water Department funds to help pay for Mayor Richard Thomas’ criminal defense legal team and hire a public relations firm. Lawrence Porcari Jr., the city’s Corporation Counsel pleaded not guilty in Westchester County Court on Wednesday, May 29, to a felony charge of first-degree corrupting the government. He allegedly was involved in using $365,000 from the city’s water department to assist the mayor. Porcari was also charged with one count of grand larceny as a crime of p…

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by Zak Failla