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John A. Sarcone III, a Croton-on-Hudson native, will begin his new role on Monday, March 17, after being appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi, the US Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, March 4.
Sarcone, who has built a long career in public service and law, will serve as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the Northern District, supervising 49 Assistant US Attorneys and a team of legal and support staff.
"Coming from a humble, blue-collar background – growing up in Croton-on-Hudson, having the same teachers at Croton High School as my parents had, and with my grandmother and children also graduating from that school, and having worked full-time while going at night to the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University– I am deeply humbled and honored to have been named U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York," Sarcone said.
He added that he would carry out his duties "faithfully and with steadfast dedication to our nation, community, and the citizens of the Northern District of New York."
Sarcone has an extensive background in federal administration, law enforcement, and private practice. From 2018 to 2021, he served as Northeast and Caribbean Regional Administrator for the US General Services Administration, managing federal buildings, procurement, and IT initiatives while working closely with agencies and courthouses in the Northern District of New York.
Earlier in his career, Sarcone worked as Town Attorney in Eastchester, as well as General Counsel to the United Federation of Special Police Officers, Inc. and to the Association of Commuter Rail Employees. He also founded a general practice law firm, handling business litigation, real estate transactions, insurance defense, and construction disputes.
He ran for Westchester District Attorney in 2024 and was beaten by Susan Cacace by a margin of 64 to 36 percent of votes.
Sarcone will be based in Albany, leading federal prosecutions across a district that includes cities such as Syracuse, Binghamton, and Utica.
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