Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: 2024 Election Desk: Candidate Profile: Adeel Mirza Democrat for Westchester County District Attorney.

 

Yonkers Insider: Candidate Profile on Adeel Mirza Democrat for Westchester County District Attorney.

This is the first run for Public Office for Adeel Mirza in this run for Westchester County District Attorney.

Adeel is running for Westchester DA because he feels that we need a District Attorney that understands the balance between public safety and equal justice for all. 

Adeel strongly feels that we need a District Attorney who is compassionate at the worst times in peoples' lives. 

The record of Adeel Mirza service is that he has worked in the Westchester District Attorney's office for almost two decades and prosecuted cases at its highest levels. 

Adeel Mirza Bio:  Having risen to the level of Deputy and then Bureau Chief, he understands the magnitude of the work the office does and the way its everyday proceedings affect real peoples' lives - both victims and those who are put through our criminal justice system. And having led the offices in Yonkers, White Plains, and Greenburgh. 

During Adeel's time as a Supervisor in the office, Adeel oversaw thousands of prosecutions each year - on all levels from misdemeanors to violent crimes like rape and homicide. He built critical relationships with the police departments in Westchester County who serve as a crucial partner for the District Attorney's office. 

Since his time in the District Attorney's Office, Adeel has been in private practice handling pro bono cases for defendants in Westchester who cannot afford representation. This has given him a view from the other side of the criminal justice system that is important for any District Attorney to have.

For More info on Adeel Mirza campaign for Westchester County District Attorney, please visit: https://www.mirza4da.com/?fbclid=IwAR1TRVk9m8LVmNA11C7z9-FmoHUvkiK17vZSAVUKvZyp0zb5KbKvkleMgjo

The other Democrats in this race are: Retired Westchester County Court Judge and Former Assistant District Attorney in Westchester County District Attorney Office, Susan Cacace and Attorney William Wagstaff. 

So far no GOP Candidates have announced for the DA Race.

We will keep our readers posted on this most important DA race. 

Yonkers Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

Yonkers Insider: Third Precinct Police Community Council Monthly Meeting: Anticipated Guest Speaker Congressman Jamaal Bowman 16th District.

 

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: 2024 Election Report on Westchester County Democratic Committee Nominating Convention.

 

On Monday Evening, Westchester County Democratic Committee held it's Nominating Convention for this year's elections for the races for Westchester County District Attorney, Westchester County Court Judge and Westchester County Family Court Judge at the Tarrytown Marriott.

For Westchester County District Attorney: Retired Westchester County Court Judge Hon. Susan Cacace got designated for Westchester County District Attorney. She won the vote by the convention by getting 60% of the vote at the convention, where she outpaced challenger William Wagstaff who garnered 40% at the convention. 

Now it heads to Petition period of collecting signatures to make the ballot, which begins in late February. 

Wagstaff will stay in race and attempt to make the ballot as well as Adeel Mirza who is also running for Westchester County District Attorney on the Democratic party side along with Hon. Susan Cacace.

Susan Cacace Quote: “I am so honored to have earned this endorsement,” said Cacace. “As Democrats, we are leading the way in making our criminal justice system stronger and fairer by not only holding wrongdoers accountable, but also showing compassion and finding better ways to prevent crime and get at-risk people on a better track.”

William Wagstaff Quote: “The county convention is just the first step in a long campaign and I look forward to continuing to talk with voters across this great county as I seek to become Westchester’s first Black District Attorney. I am deeply honored to have received the support I have thus far and remain committed to talking to every voter in the county to make the case for a re-imagined District Attorney’s office.

Also at the convention, three candidates got selected to run for the three slots on the Westchester County family Court Bench in this election cycle and they are: Hon. Maritza Fugaro-Norton,  Raynette Brewster and Allison Burke. 

The last office taken up at the convention where as for the Seat on the Westchester County Court Bench: The Candidate who was selected for the Seat was: Sheralyn Pulver Goodman

We will continue to keep our readers posted on the 2024 Election races at Yonkers Insider. 

Yonkers Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: 2024 Election Desk: Petition period to get on the ballot to begin on February 27th.

The Petition period for candidates to collect signatures to get on the ballot for this year's election starts on Tuesday, February 27th.

That's for offices like NYS Assembly, NYS Senate, Westchester County District Attorney, Westchester County Court Judge and Westchester County Family Court Judge and other local races like Yonkers City Court Judge. 

The only exception would be Congress races until the new Congressional maps are approved by the NYS legislature and signed into law by the Governor. 

We will keep our readers posted on that process on the new Congressional maps. 

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider/New York State Insider: 2024 Election Desk: PRESS RELEASE: Gina Arena nominated as the Republican Candidate for State Senate District 40.

Gina Arena nominated as the Republican Candidate for State Senate District 40.

The Putnam GOP Committee officially nominated Arena at their 2024 County Convention.

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY – The Putnam County Republican Committee held their annual County Convention on Thursday, February 15th at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor in Mahopac. The Committee officially approved Gina Arena to be the Republican Nominee for the State Senate District 40. 

"I am honored to receive the Putnam County GOP’s Nomination as the candidate for New York State Senate District 40. Thank you to Chairman Andres Gil and all of the members of the committee for your endorsement and faith in me. I look forward to winning in November and working hard for the great people of the Hudson Valley. I look forward to running as a unified team along with Congressman Mike Lawler, Assemblyman Matt Slater and all the nominated Republicans. We stand for public safety, affordability, and common sense. We have a winning message for New Yorkers in 2024!” said Gina Arena, Republican Nominee for SD-40.

"We are proud to endorse Gina Arena for NYS Senate District 40. Gina is an amazing candidate who connects with voters and understands the issues. For too long, Albany has ignored affordability, infrastructure development and public safety. Gina is the best person to fight and advocate for a better New York,” said Andres Gil, Putnam County GOP Chairman.

Gina Arena was born and raised in Westchester, and grew up in Bedford, then Pound Ridge and Vista. She and her husband Jim have lived in Purdys for the past 34 years. Being a working mom with eight children (ages 15 to 32), Gina knows the importance of balancing work and family while volunteering in the community. In a blue district, Gina Arena ran a close, competitive race against Peter Harckham in 2022. Gina is running again to represent everyone in the 40th Senate District, and to make New York a safer, stronger and more affordable place to live, work and raise a family. 

To learn more about Gina Arena, visit her site at www.ginaarena4senate.com

 

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: Westchester County Legislator Ben Boykin 5th District: Timely Program on Hate Crimes, Hate Incidents and Discrimination.

 

Dear Friends and Neighbors, 

Join the Westchester County Human Rights Commission for a timely discussion on the difference between hate crimes, hate incidents, and discrimination. This free program will take place on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 6pm at the Westchester County Center. RSVP now by contacting the Human Rights Commission by e-mail at HumanRights@WestchesterCountyNY.Gov or by phone at (914) 995-9500.

Sincerely,

Ben Boykin

Legislator, 5th District

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: Westchester County District Attorney's Office: NEW YORK CITY MAN SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON FOR ILLEGAL GUN POSSESSION IN HARRISON.

 

NEW YORK CITY MAN SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON FOR ILLEGAL GUN POSSESSION IN HARRISON.

Defendant, who has prior felony convictions, was in possession of a loaded pistol.

 

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced today that a New York City man was sentenced on Thursday to seven years in state prison for illegal gun possession. 

 

DA Rocah said: “Today’s sentence is another example of my unwavering commitment to removing dangerous weapons and those who illegally possess them from our streets.” 

 

The defendant, Jose Valle, 35, of New York City, pleaded guilty on Oct. 12, 2023, to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a felony. In addition to his sentence, the defendant will receive five years of post-release supervision. The defendant, who has prior felony convictions, is prohibited from legally possessing firearms. 

 

On Dec. 28, 2022, at approximately 4:48 p.m., the Westchester County Department of Public Safety conducted a routine traffic stop on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison. The defendant attempted to flee before police arrested him and recovered from the defendant’s pant leg a 9mm pistol loaded with seven bullets. 

  

The case was before Judge George Fufidio in Westchester County Court and prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Adrian Murphy of the Trials and Investigations Division.   

 

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: **Bee-Line Service Alert for Presidents' Day.

 

On Monday, February 19, Bee-Line buses and ParaTransit will operate on a Saturday schedule.

For service alerts and bus schedules visit www.westchestergov.com/beelinebus 

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Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Hall Beat: Rally held for Yonkers City Councilwoman Corazon Pineda Isaac 2nd District.

Photo Credit: Ardina Seward of SW Yonkers Hamlet Hub.

There was a Rally held at Yonkers City Hall on the steps late this afternoon on Anti Bullying in support of Yonkers City Councilwoman Corazon Pineda Isaac of the 2nd District.

We will continue to keep our readers posted on this situation and on this issue. 

Yonkers Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

Yonkers Insider: 2024 Election Desk News: RELEASE: William Wagstaff Shows Strong Support At Westchester County Democrats Nominating Convention.

 

WILLIAM WAGSTAFF SHOWS STRONG SUPPORT AT WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEMOCRATS NOMINATING CONVENTION.

Reaffirming cross-county support to restore a fairer, safer, and more accountable criminal justice system, focus moves to June 25 Primary Election.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 12, 2024

White Plains, NY – Tonight, William O. Wagstaff III, a first-time candidate for office, received broad support to be Westchester’s next District Attorney at the Westchester County Democratic Committee’s nominating convention. While he did not receive the outright nomination for the position, Wagstaff declared intent on running for the seat in the June 25 Primary and surprised members of the county committee with the extent of the support he garnered as he continues to run as a reformer against the entrenched machine and racks up endorsements from leading Democrats.  

“The county convention is just the first step in a long campaign and I look forward to continuing to talk with voters across this great county as I seek to become Westchester’s first Black District Attorney. I am deeply honored to have received the support I have thus far and remain committed to talking to every voter in the county to make the case for a re-imagined District Attorney’s office.

From every corner of our diverse county, our campaign has generated grassroots support and received dozens of endorsements from elected leaders and organizations. I have unique experience unlike any candidate to ever seek this office, and have the ability to affect real change instead of rhetoric as we make Westchester fairer, safer, and stronger. I look forward to hearing the concerns of voters across Westchester.”

William’s growing list of Democratic endorsements:

Shawyn Patterson-Howard

Mayor, Mount Vernon

Vivian McKenzie

Mayor, Peekskill

Tony Gonçalves

Town Supervisor, Lewisboro

Ellen Calves

Town Supervisor, Bedford

Jamaal T. Bailey

NYS Senator

Nathalia Fernandez

NYS Senator

Chris Burdick

NYS Assemblymember

Dana Levenberg

NYS Assemblymember

Tyrae Woodson-Samuels

County Legislator & BOL Majority Leader

Jewel Williams-Johnson

County Legislator

Darren Morton

Comptroller, Mount Vernon

Omar Lopez

Deputy Mayor, Ossining

Gina Jackson

Town Board Member, Greenburgh

Mary Shah

Town Board Member, Lewisboro

Joy Haber

Town Board Member, Greenburgh

Shane Osinloye

City Council, New Rochelle

Cathlin Gleason

City Council President, Mount Vernon

Jaevon Boxhill

City Council, Mount Vernon

Derrick Thompson

City Council, Mount Vernon

Danielle Browne

City Council, Mount Vernon

Ed Poteat

City Council, Mount Vernon

Andrés Castillo

Town Board Member, Bedford

Stephanie McCaine

Town Board Member, Bedford

Ruth Hassell-Thompson

Former NYS Senator 36th District

Ernie Davis

Former Mount Vernon Mayor

Alfreda Williams

Former County Legislator, 8 LD

Danielle Tagger-Epstein

Rye City Dems Chair

Mount Vernon City Dems Chair

Jenn Castelhano

Lewisboro Town Dems Chair

NY Working Families Party

White Plains Democratic Committee

Lewisboro Democratic Committee

Mount Vernon Democratic Committee

Bedford Democratic Committee

New Castle Democratic Committee

North Salem Democratic Committee

About William: 

 

William O. Wagstaff III is a respected attorney who has represented victims in some of the most high-profile civil rights cases in recent history.

 

William’s commitment to his community is equal to his commitment to justice; he serves as Special Prosecutor for Police Disciplinary Hearings, serves as Chair of the African American Men of Westchester Mentoring Committee, and is on the Board of Directors for the Legal Aid Society of Westchester.

 

Wagstaff’s civil rights advocacy, legal experience, and ability to effect change are earning him broad support across Westchester County for District Attorney as his campaign continues to build momentum as a frontrunner ahead of the June Democratic Primary.

 

Born and raised in Mount Vernon, and a lifelong Westchester resident, he is now raising two great kids with his wife Christina, who is expecting.

 

For more information visit www.wagstaffforda.com 

 

Yonkers Insider: 2024 Election Desk: New York State Senator Shelley Mayer Endorses Susan Cacace Democrat for Westchester County District Attorney.

 📣 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 📣

We are very proud to announce that we’ve received the endorsement of State Senator Shelley Mayer! As a tireless leader and advocate for her constituents, Shelley sets an example of what true commitment looks like. We are thrilled to have her on this journey with us!

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#JusticeWithCompassion 

#westchester 

#WestchesterCounty 

#westchestercountyda

Yonkers Insider: Press Release from City of Yonkers: ***NEWS RELEASE***: 97th YONKERS MARATHON REGISTRATION NOW OPEN.

 

YONKERS, NY – February 14, 2024 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today announced registration is now open for the 97th Yonkers Marathon, hosted by the City of Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation on Sunday, September 15, 2024. The day will also include a Half Marathon and 5K, all beginning at the Yonkers Riverfront Library on the Yonkers Waterfront at 8:00 AM. Registration for all races is available at www.yonkersny.gov

 

“We welcome thousands of runners each year to our great City,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “Our hills may be a challenge, but these athletes prove time and again the course is worth the training and commitment. Come out and see our beautiful City, celebrate our history, and participate in one of the most prominent races in the region.”

 

Yonkers Parks Commissioner Steve Sansone said: “The 2024 Yonkers Marathon is a culmination of motivation, dedication, and commitment by runners to the sport. This is one of Yonkers’ longstanding traditions that we celebrate. Run, volunteer, applaud – we value everyone’s participation.”

 

The Yonkers Marathon, the second oldest marathon in the country, is USA Track & Field certified and is a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon. 

 

For more information, please contact the City of Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation at 914-377-6450.

 

About the City of Yonkers

The City of Yonkers is the third largest city in New York State and Westchester County’s largest city. Yonkers serves as the gateway to the Hudson Valley with more than 40 vibrant and diverse suburban neighborhoods. First settled as a small farm town in 1646 settled by Dutchman Adriaen Van Der Donck, Yonkers evolved into a major trading and industrial center. Today, Yonkers hosts the largest film production studios in the Northeast, claiming the title Hollywood on Hudson. Yonkers is one of the safest cities of its size in the nation and is home to a vibrant arts district along with more than 80 local parks.

 

Yonkers Insider: Westchester County Legislator Ben Boykin 5th District: NYS Congressional Redistricting Meeting to be held 2/15 @ 2 p.m.

 

 

Dear Friends and Neighbors, 

The Independent Redistricting Commission that has been tasked with recommending the new Congressional lines for New York State will meet Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in Albany to vote on the new lines. It is open to the public and will be streamed online at www.nyirc.gov. A recording will also be made available to the public. A date for a vote by the NYS Legislature has not yet been set.

The purpose of this meeting is to:

Vote on the final Congressional map proposal

Vote to send the final Congressional map proposal and enacting legislation to the NYS Legislature

Sincerely,

Ben Boykin

Legislator, 5th District

Update: Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Hall Beat: Rally at Yonkers City Hall.