Rocah Says Acting AG Todd Blanche Has Prioritized the Interests of Trump Above Those of the American People
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We caught up with former Westchester District Attorney Mimi Rocah and learned that she is teaching at Fordham Law School and is working on a booked called Justice Still Stands about the attack on the Department of Justice by Trump and his enablers and the heroes fighting back. It will be published by Harper Collins in January 2027.
In June 2026 Rocah participated in a discussion in Scarsdale on “Justice, Democracy and the Rule of Law” at the Scarsdale Adult School.
During the talk, she revealed that she was baffled by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s refutation of the principles that he shared with his colleagues in the office of the U.S. Attorney’s Southern District where Rocah worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for more than 16 years. The mantra in that office was “do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason.” Rocah and Blanche worked closely together and eventually became co-chiefs of the White Plains office.
“What about Todd?” she kept asking herself. Where are his loyalties? After Blanche served as Trumps personal attorney in the “hush money” case concerning the falsification of business records related to reimbursements paid to Michael Cohen, brought by the Manhattan DA, Trump brought Blanche to Washington, first as Deputy Attorney General and now as acting Attorney General where he has chosen loyalty to the President over defending the rule of law for the American people.
Here are just a few of the examples Rocah has cited on Blanche’s willingness to carry out the President’s partisan plans:
-Blanche conducted an unprecedented interview with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell where “he let her lie and did not push back.”
- Brought a failed indictment against NYS Attorney General Letitia James for mortgage fraud.
-Sought to indict James Comey for placing seashells on a beach.
-Dismissed charges against members of the Proud Boys for their conduct during the riots on January 6, 2021.
-Attempted to arrange a settlement to create a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that Trump pledged to share with supporters.
-Fired career prosecutors and FBI agents with stellar records, turning his back on many colleagues who Trump perceived to be enemies.
Rocah says, “His conduct in a position that I held in such high regard has been upsetting for me on both a personal and professional level.”
Why had Blanche chosen to take on Trump’s personal agenda, even when the law did not justify the cases?
Rocah could only surmise that Blanche had been lured by access to power. Based on loyalty and affection for the President Blanche transformed himself into someone who was willing to sacrifice his integrity to carry out the President’s agenda.
More recently we have seen Rocah on MS Now, sounding the alert about Blanche who is being questioned by the Senate Judiciary Committee in his quest to get their approval for his bid to be the Attorney General of the United States. This is the first time a president’s criminal defense attorney has come before the Senate to be confirmed as Attorney General.
Why is Rocah speaking up? She says, “I feel obligated as former officers of the Justice Department to speak plainly — as did more than 1,200 other DOJ alums opposing his nomination. Our concern is not political; all presidents are entitled to appoint senior Justice Department officials who share their law enforcement priorities. Our concern is institutional: whether the Justice Department will continue to exist to serve the American people and whether Americans will have faith in its decisions and actions.”
She says, “Todd Blanche has shown himself unable or unwilling to stop prioritizing the interests of Donald Trump above all else. … One of the most important qualifications is that the Attorney General understands that their role is not to serve the man and the president’s political agenda before the interests of the American people.”
Greenacres Celebrates July 4, 2026
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The hot and humid weather did not stop over 100 kids and adults from joining in the fun filled festivities on Saturday, July 4th at the Greenacres Neighborhood Association’s July 4th event. The morning included breakfast, games and races for all ages, a patriotic program and concluded with a visit by the Scarsdale Fire Department where they doused attendees with a very welcomed water display for the Greenacres Gallop!
Greenacres’ own Jack Binder performed “To The Colors” on the bugle and the American Flag was presented by Ted Mazza and members of Troop 4 Scouts. Mayor Justin Arest and Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg were also in attendance to celebrate with the community.
This year, rising 3rd graders Sebastian Crowe, Ford Easton and Colton Zakierski led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Over two dozen Greenacres residents volunteered to support the games, set up, food preparation and t-shirt sales at the event.
Given the milestone birthdays of both America and Scarsdale this year, the Greenacres Neighborhood Association celebrated with the addition of something a little closer to home and brought back the vintage 1990s Greenacres Elementary School t-shirt. Shirts are available for sale in youth and adult sizes with a personalization option to put a name and number on the back, just how it was done in the ‘90s!
The Greenacres Neighborhood Association works to advocate for residents and brings the Greenacres community together through much anticipated events throughout the year.
For more information about placing a t-shirt order or for general information about the GNA, please visit greenacres10583.com.
Three New Tennis Courts Open at Crossway Field
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Trustees and Rec Department Personnel held a ribbon cutting for new tennis courts at Crosssway Field on June 26, 2026Construction of three new all-weather tennis courts at Crossway Field is complete, and the courts are officially open for play. The Village Board and staff marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday June 26, to commemorate this exciting addition to the community.
The project included three newly constructed all weather tennis courts. There are still two har-tru courts adjacent to the new courts. The eold all-weather courts are currently being used for pickleball programming.
Plans originally called for the construction of 6 pickleball courts as well. What happened to them? Assistant Village Manager Ruby Tower explained, “During this past budget season, the Board decided to advance the construction of the new tennis courts specifically, but the other aspects of the proposed plans from the field study are going to be further evaluated through a design and engineering process. The Village recently put out an RFP for design and engineering services for Winston and Crossway and are in the process of reviewing firms. “
Enjoy the new tennis courts. Click here for additional information regarding tennis rules, permits, and court reservations.
SHS Seniors Shine on the Red Carpet at Prom 2026
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Decked out in Raider RedYou couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful evening as members of the Scarsdale High School Class of 2026 and their dates stepped onto the red carpet on Thursday, May 28, to begin one of the most anticipated nights of the year, Prom Night. The event took place at Scarsdale High School in the long parking lot adjacent to Dean Field, which was transformed into a festive red-carpet venue for the occasion. Families, friends, and well-wishers gathered behind velvet ropes lining the red carpet, creating a glamorous Hollywood-style atmosphere as students arrived in their finest attire and posed for photos before heading off to celebrate the evening together.
Greeting students at the end of the red carpet and overseeing the evening’s logistics was SHS Assistant Vice Principal Dr. Chris Griffin. Dr. Griffin noted that the tradition of seniors and their dates walking the red carpet stretches back at least as long as his tenure at Scarsdale High School, now more than 14 years. Former PTA President Michelle Lichtenberg, who attended this year’s red carpet, told us that the tradition began in June 2003 as a way to channel positive pre-prom behavior. Griffin was thrilled by the large turnout of parents, relatives, and friends who came to cheer on the students and remarked that he was especially impressed by the respectful and positive atmosphere created by the crowd.
Dr. Griffin also expressed his gratitude to the many staff members who helped make the evening possible. He thanked teachers Benjamin Sawyer and Lauren Barton, along with school social worker Lauren Pomerantz, for their work organizing students and coordinating the many details involved in Prom Night. He also recognized the efforts of the custodial staff, whose hard work transformed the space for the event, as well as the Security and Safety Monitors who helped manage the crowds and bus departures to ensure a safe and orderly evening.
Among parents watching from the sidelines, one topic of conversation stood out: fashion. This year many of the girls wore solid color shimmering gowns in reds, blues and yellows. Others noted all the sparkle. One mother observed that the girls were “all in,” with many dresses featuring sequins, paillettes, shimmer, and dazzling embellishments in a wide range of colors. The young 
men were equally sharp in classic tuxedos and tailored suits, creating a striking display of style as they made their way down the carpet.
One parent shared a humorous observation about changing prom traditions. After noticing that her son’s tie and pocket square did not match his date’s dress, she asked why they had not coordinated their outfits. She was surprised to learn that because the pair were not officially dating, matching accessories simply were not part of the plan, a reminder that prom etiquette continues to evolve with each generation.
As the crowd gradually dispersed and the coach buses departed for the Glen Island Harbour Club, excitement filled the air for the memorable evening ahead. Reflecting on the occasion, Dr. Griffin offered a simple message to the seniors: “The weather is gorgeous and I hope the kids have a wonderful safe weekend and remember to make good decisions.”
With the red carpet rolled away and another memorable prom night behind them, the evening marked not only a celebration of friendship and tradition, but also one of the final milestones for the Class of 2026 as they prepare to close out their high school journey and look toward the next 
chapter ahead.
The glamour and excitement of the evening are captured in the photo gallery below, featuring many of the memorable red-carpet moments that made this year's prom such a special occasion for the Class of 2026.
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LTE: Teach Civil Discourse in School
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SHS Student Dylan LembergThe following letter was written by Harriet Sobol and sent to the Scarsdale Board of Education and Scarsdale Superintendent:
Dear Members of the Board of Education, Superintendent and recently elected Members of the Board,
Sometimes, chaotic and upsetting events offer opportunity. After watching the comments at the BOE May meeting about the scourge of antisemitism, I think that now is a time for opportunity in our beloved schools, where my son and daughter were students, and my son, joyfully, worked in the District's A/V Department.
A month ago, I was lucky enough to attend a conference about Civics in Schools, directed by Joan Weber, under the auspices of Long Island University. Two of the presenters, Dylan Lemberg and Oliver Kaiden, attend Scarsdale High School. Their presentation could have been professional but it wasn't. It was by two stunning Scarsdale students. Dylan Lemberg, the founder of New York Student Engaged Citizenship, and his partner, Oliver Kaiden.
Dylan Lemberg also spoke at the BOE May meeting, suggesting that civil discourse skills might be an answer for what is going on in our high school now. Rather than eliminating conversation about highly political and/or sensitive and emotional subjects, why not train all students in Civil Discourse. The subject would benefit the students all their lives
Oliver and Dylan have created an organization with materials that support how to train teachers and students in the subject. They have marketed their product to educators and legislators . How lucky we are to have homegrown creative members of our community. Go to their Web site which is, https://www.ny-sec.org/ look at the materials, https://www.ny-sec.org/materials, talk to Oliver and Dylan, and consider taking advantage of it.
My experience with Alternative School meetings is that some of the students have been taught civil discourse by teachers mentoring it. Talk to them too.
Sometimes gold is found in your backyard.
With respect,
Harriet Sobol
50 Popham Road Scarsdale
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