THE WORLD READS WHITE PLAINS CITIZENETREPORTER — 8,324,077 VISITS IN ONE YEAR

 (This is for all you Moms out there. We know what you go through!)

“HEY MOM!”

Hey Mom– Bring me two waters so I’m set?

Where’s my underarmor? And my visor? Are my tights washed? My skates are dull.

Hey Mom, can you call the advisor?

Hey Mom,  I wasn’t yelling at you.

I didn’t mean to! You were yelling at me!

You never let me do anything my friends do

 

Hey Mom, would you chill, lighten up, just do!

Hey Mom, I don’t like the way this looks for the prom –

I don’t like the color, how could you think this was me?

I just can’t wear this, it’s this, it’s that it’s…Oh, Mom!?! 

 

Hey Mom, I’ve been studying all morning getting knowledge.

Can’t I go out, I’ll be back by ten?

But, I know the material, gone over it again and again.

Oh, Mom – I hate my life! I can hardly wait until college.

 

Hey Mom – But I did call and let you know

Don’t you understand, I couldn’t call at that time.

No, you can’t not let me go – it’s a great band

Oh, Mom – I hate you! You never understand!

 

Hey, Mom, please don’t embarrass me at the game

By screaming so loud, it’s just so tacky

But, hey mom, I like that you’re over there in the stand

Watching me play, you know that don’t you Mom, you understand?

 

Hey Mom, can you get me to the rink At 5

– I know you have to take off from work early?

Thanks, Mom, I’m so sorry but the team has a special thing

I have to be there, thanks Mom – I love you—really.

 

Hey, Mom, please when you pick me up at the dorm

Don’t come inside. Just wait outside, call me on the cell

I’ll be right down — it’s the norm.

Don’t ring the bell!

 

Hey, Mom, I’ve read the classifieds

There are no jobs, I can’t make all those calls.

Well, OK, I guess  I can send that resume you made for me (sigh).

OK, I’m lost, where’s the post office, down Lexington to what?

 

Hey Mom, well I’m bringing my friends by,

Don’t let Dad embarrass me with his jokes, OK?

I’ll just die if he’s silly again — you won’t let him do that?

You’ll talk to him about that?

 

All right, Mom I’ll take that extra course.

But I’ve just been going to school for months it never ends!

Can’t I have a little vacation, I don’t know what’s worse

Can’t I spend a little time with my friends?

 

You do like him, Mom? Oh, I hoped you would.

Yes, I really do I am so glad you do too!

Hey Mom, can you take care of the kids this weekend?

We’re going to Vermont with a friend.

 

And Mom, the cats get kibble in morning and meat at night,

We love you mom, sorry for the short notice, talk to you tonight.

 

Hey Mom, I’m sorry I can’t see you Mother’s Day.

Are you all right, what will you be doing today?

Going to a play – great – you know we love you in every way?

Though we may not show it you’re always with us even when you’re away.

Susan Cacace DISTRICT ATTORNEY

MAY 7, 2026

DA CACACE RELEASES 2025 ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTING ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE Report details officewide initiatives, enforcement priorities, victim services and expanded community engagement efforts in 2025 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today the public release of the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office 2025 Annual Report, detailing the work of the office during the first year of her administration. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the office’s operations, including major initiatives, key metrics, notable prosecutions, victim services and community engagement efforts. It reflects the administration’s prosecutorial philosophy of “justice with compassion,” balancing accountability with prevention, rehabilitation, victim support and community partnership. The Annual Report also highlights the breadth of the office’s work across its divisions and specialized bureaus, including expanded efforts in areas such as hate crimes enforcement, human trafficking investigations and alternatives to incarceration. Notable highlights from the 2025 Annual Report include: Nearly 20,000 prosecutions handled across County Court and more than 40 local courts Over 60 trials and over 140 hearings conducted, with 49 guilty verdicts secured at trial Over 227 community outreach events organized, representing a 180% increase over the prior year 6,246 Child Protective Services reports reviewed and investigated Over 2,000 domestic violence victims supported through dedicated services The report also outlines DA Cacace’s major policy initiatives, including the inauguration of the office’s first Hate Crimes Advisory Board, enhanced enforcement tools addressing AI-based harassment and expanded coordination with community organizations across Westchester County. DA Cacace said: “This Annual Report reflects the hard work and dedication of the members of this office during my first year serving the people of Westchester County as District Attorney. “It captures not only the cases we prosecuted, but the broader mission we have embraced — strengthening community partnerships, supporting victims and implementing proactive strategies to prevent crime before it occurs. “We remain committed to delivering justice with integrity, fairness and accountability, while continuing to build a safer and more responsive Westchester for all.” The 2025 Annual Report is available to the public on the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office website and through the office’s social media channels. ###