Politics

Meet Nabeela McLeod, Candidate for Clarkstown Justice

Published

5 years ago

May 4, 2021

NEW CITY, NY – In March, Nabeela McLeod, a rising star in the Rockland District Attorney’s Office announced her candidacy for Clarkstown Justice. She looks to become the first female justice in the over 220 year history of the the Town of Clarkstown.

Republican candidates Leslie Kahn and current sitting Judge for over 30 years and Village of Airmont Attorney Scott Ugell, are running primaries to win the democratic line. The primary election will be in June.

Below is a short bio for Nabeela McLeod:

Nabeela McLeod is currently a criminal prosecutor at the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. She has been working at the D.A’s Office for nearly fifteen years and is currently an Executive Assistant District Attorney. She is the head of the Grand Jury Bureau and is also assigned to the Major Crimes Unit as a trial attorney.

Nabeela started her legal career at the D.A’s Office in 2006 as an Assistant District Attorney in the Town of Clarkstown Justice Court and was assigned there for six years. She has lived in Clarkstown for over twenty years where she and her husband Keith have been raising their two daughters, Maya, age 10 and Mina, age 8.

Nabeela attended Pace University for her undergraduate studies and graduated law school from Western New England Law. In law school she developed a love for criminal law and at the D.A.’s Office, she developed a love for public service.

She has prosecuted many serious felonies such as Murder, Robbery, Burglary, Assault and Grand Larceny. She has conducted numerous jury trials in County Court and presented hundreds of cases to the Grand Jury.

She loves to serve her community and the people of Rockland County by seeking justice for crime victims.

Politics

Brett Yagel Announces Candidacy for New York State Assembly in 96th District

Published

4 months ago

January 19, 2026

Rockland Report Editor

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Brett Yagel, the former Mayor of the Village of Pomona has officially announced his candidacy for the New York State Assembly in the 96th District.

Below you can read Yagel’s full announcement:

“I am proud to announce that I am seeking the support of the Republican and Conservative Parties as a candidate for the New York State Assembly in the 96th District.
I am not a career politician. I am a problem solver. As Mayor and as a professional working for one of the world’s largest defense contractors, I have spent my career focused on results, accountability, and getting complex jobs done the right way. Leadership and responsibility are not abstract concepts to me. They are values I have lived every day in public service and in the private sector.

Albany is broken. It is dominated by career politicians who create problems, expand government, and then ask for more power to fix the very messes they created. The people of the 96th District deserve better than politics as usual.

Our district needs a leader with real world experience, common sense, and the courage to challenge the status quo. I am ready to bring accountability, fiscal responsibility, and practical,
results driven solutions to Albany. Most importantly, I will be a strong and independent voice for the hardworking families of the 96th District.

If you are tired of excuses and ready for real results, I would be honored to earn your support.”

Yagel will running against incumbent Assemblyman Patrick Carroll.

Politics

Congressman Mike Lawler Announces Bid for Reelection to Congress, Will Not Run for Governor

Published

10 months ago

July 23, 2025

Rockland Report Editor

Rockland County, NY — Congressman Mike Lawler, a lifelong Rockland County resident and graduate of Suffern High School, officially announced today that he will seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives, putting to rest speculation that he might enter the race for Governor of New York.

Lawler, who represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, said his decision to remain focused on Congress reflects his commitment to continuing the work he’s started on behalf of Hudson Valley residents. Since taking office in January 2023, Lawler’s office has closed over 6,000 constituent service cases and successfully returned more than $27.2 million to residents throughout the district.

One of his signature achievements has been his leadership in reforming the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap. Under Lawler’s advocacy, the SALT cap was quadrupled to $40,000, providing significant tax relief to middle-class families across the region for the next ten years.

Lawler’s decision not to run for governor preserves his role as a key Republican voice in a competitive swing district, and positions him for what is expected to be a closely watched race in 2026.
About Congressman Mike Lawler:

New York’s 17th Congressional District, includes Rockland and portions of Westchester and Putnam County.