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Northern Westchester City Councilman Filed Fraudulent Petitions During Election: DA Northern Westchester City Councilman Filed Fraudulent Petitions During Election: DA
Northern Westchester City Councilman Filed Fraudulent Petitions During Election: DA A city councilman in Northern Westchester faces criminal charges after filing petitions containing forged signatures during a primary election for a seat on the County Board of Legislators, officials announced.  Peekskill resident and Common Council member Robert Scott, age 44, was arrested after allegedly filing fraudulent petitions during the Democratic primary election for Westchester County Board of Legislators District 1 in June 2023, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, April 17.  According to the DA's Office, on April 10, 2023,…
Democratic Committee Chair, Son In Northern Westchester Indicted for Campaign-Related Forgery Democratic Committee Chair, Son In Northern Westchester Indicted for Campaign-Related Forgery
Democratic Committee Chair, Son In Northern Westchester Indicted for Campaign-Related Forgery A Democratic chairman in the Hudson Valley and his son have been indicted for alleged election-related fraud. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced Wednesday, Sept.13, that following an investigation into forged primary election petitions in Northern Westchester County, William Serratore, age 59, and Carmelo Serratore, age 24, in Mount Kisco, have been indicted and arrested on forgery related charges. The case was handled by the Rockland County District Attorney's Office due to a conflict of interest because William Serratore once served as an assistant …
'Strong, Defiant': Former Deputy Commissioner Of Westchester Board Of Elections Dies At 67 'Strong, Defiant': Former Deputy Commissioner Of Westchester Board Of Elections Dies At 67
'Strong, Defiant': Former Deputy Commissioner Of Westchester Board Of Elections Dies At 67 A woman who was greatly involved in serving the citizens of Westchester County has died after a brave fight against health complications.  Jeannie Palazola of Yonkers died on Friday, Nov. 18 at the age of 67, according to her obituary.  Born in 1955, Palazola was passionate about serving in government and politics and was a former Deputy Commissioner of the Westchester County Board of Elections, her obituary said.  Palazola also served as a leader of the 12th Ward election district in Yonkers, as well as a Vice Chair for the Westchester County Democratic Committee,…