SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (July 2, 2025) — Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace was sworn in as Third Vice President of the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York (DAASNY) on Friday, marking a significant step in her career as a prosecutor.
Cacace, who serves as Westchester County’s top law enforcement officer, expressed her enthusiasm for the new role. “It is the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of Westchester County as their top law enforcement officer and, now, to extend that service to the people of the State of New York through a leadership position with this critical coalition of state prosecutors,” she said.
The DAASNY leadership team, led by President Mary Pat Donnelly and including President-Elect Ritts, First Vice President Tierney, and Second Vice President Anne Donnelly, is poised to address pressing issues. Cacace highlighted the organization’s focus on public safety and community welfare, noting, “There are numerous challenges facing the residents of New York today, especially those involving public safety and community welfare.”
Cacace credited DAASNY’s collaboration with Gov. Hochul and legislative partners for securing significant improvements to New York’s discovery laws during the most recent legislative session. She vowed to continue advocating for criminal justice reforms, stating, “With this new platform, I will continue to advocate for reforms to our criminal justice system that will make our streets and communities safer.”
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