NOVEMBER 3–COUNTY EXECUTIVE JENKINS ON VOTING “DEBACLE” TODAY, “SITUATION UNACCEPTABLE” VOTING ISSUES NEWS CONFERENCE AT 1 PM THOROUGH REVIEW OF DECISIONS AND FAILURES THAT LED TO THIS DEBACLE”

STATEMENT FROM WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE KEN JENKINS ON ELECTION DAY VOTING ISSUES

 

“My office is fully aware of the ongoing problems with ballots and voting scanners across Westchester County, and I want to be absolutely clear: this situation is unacceptable.

“Voters should remain in line and exercise their right to vote. Every eligible voter will have the opportunity to cast their ballot, and every vote must be counted. I have directed County officials, including representatives from our Law Department, to monitor the voting process and ensure that voters can cast their ballots without interference and that every vote is properly and accurately counted.

“Once these issues are resolved, I will convene a bipartisan team to conduct a thorough review of the decisions and failures that led to this debacle, determine where accountability lies and ensure that this never happens again.

“Westchester County voters deserve a fair, secure and seamless election process.

Today, we have fallen short of that standard.

The voters deserve better, and I intend to make sure they get it.”

 

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NOVEMBER 3 — 8:36 A.M. WESTCHESTER COUNTY CONFIRMS MACHINES OUT ACROSS COUNTY — BALLOTS CANNOT BE READ BY THE MACHINE

STATEMENT FROM THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Your Vote Matters. Your Vote Will Count.

(White Plains, NY) – The Westchester County Board of Elections (BOE) is aware of an issue involving paper ballots that is preventing voting machines from accepting ballots at polling locations throughout the County. 

The Westchester Board of Elections wants to reassure every voter that your vote matters, your ballot will be secure and your vote will be counted.

The Board of Elections is in constant communication with New York State officials, Westchester County Government and poll workers to address this issue and ensure that voting continues with as little disruption as possible.

In the meantime, voters should continue to complete their paper ballots as instructed by poll workers.

Ballots will be placed in designated orange emergency ballot bags, which will remain secure and monitored. These ballots will subsequently be counted in accordance with applicable election procedures.

We strongly encourage all voters to remain in line, exercise patience and, most importantly, cast their ballots.

The BOE sincerely apologizes to voters and poll workers for the inconvenience this situation has caused, and the BOE recognizes the importance of a smooth and efficient voting process.

They are taking every necessary step to address the issue as quickly as possible.

Let us be absolutely clear: Every eligible vote will be counted. No voter should be discouraged from participating in this election because of this issue. Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Please stay in line and vote.

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NOVEMBER 3– FLASH! BALLOT-READING MACHINES “OUT” NOT READING IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY. FILLED IN BALLOTS BEING COLLECTED IN BAGS. ‘BALLOTS CANNOT BE READ BY THE MACHINE COUNTY REPORTS

WPCNR BULLETIN FROM JOHN BAILEY:

THE ELECTRONIC  BALLOT-READING MACHINES HAVE BEEN REPORTED BY POLL WORKERS AT WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL AS BEING “OUT” ACROSS WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

FILLED IN PAPER BALLOTS ARE BEING COLLECTED FOLDED IN HALF AND INSERTED IN LARGE BAGS

THE CAUSE WAS NOT KNOWN BY POLL WORKERS AT THE WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL.

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN THE 25 YEARS I HAVE BEEN VOTING IN WHITE PLAINS NEW YORK  USA THAT THIS HAS EVER HAPPENED.

MORE TO COME ON THIS EMERGING STORY

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NOVEMBER 2—EMBEZZLER SENTENCED TO 3 YEARS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCTOBER 29, 2026
NEW JERSEY WOMAN SENTENCED TO UP TO 3 YEARS IN STATE PRISON FOR STEALING MORE THAN $130,000 FROM WESTCHESTER EMPLOYERS
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today that a New Jersey woman was sentenced to up to three years in state prison after admitting to stealing more than $130,000 from two former employers in Westchester County.

The defendant, Michelle Pennant, 48, of Patterson, New Jersey, was sentenced Wednesday in Westchester County Court before Judge Erin McGoey to one and a half to three years in state prison after pleading guilty on June 17, 2026, to two counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E felony, and Criminal Tax Fraud in the Fourth Degree, a Class E felony.

The court also issued restitution orders totaling $138,395.54, including $70,250.46 and $62,548.08 to her former employers and $5,597 to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.

DA Cacace said: “Michelle Pennant betrayed the trust placed in her by her employers, exploiting her position to selfishly steal more than $130,000 for her own personal gain. This sentence not only ensures the defendant serves up to three years in prison but reinforces that financial crimes will not be tolerated and those who commit fraud in our community will be held responsible.”

Between March 2023 and April 2024, the defendant stole $70,250.46 from a Westchester-based construction company where she was employed. She also stole $62,549.08 from a home decorating business in Westchester where she worked between April 2022 and April 2024. During this period, the defendant also failed to pay the appropriate taxes connected to this unreported income to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.

This case was investigated by the Harrison Police Department, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, and the Westchester County District Attorney’s Criminal Investigators Squad and Forensic Accountant Michael Frenza.
The case was prosecuted by Economic Crimes Bureau Chief Gwen Galef.

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