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PV's Swearing-In Ceremony Attracts Putnam County Dignitaries
by Edward Paul Greiff
 | | Putnam Valley Town Justice Gina Capone administering two of the seven swearing-in ceremonies that she conducted on the evening of January 2, 2008 at the Putnam Valley Court Room; Supervisor Robert Tendy with his family looking on, and Highway Superintendent Earl Smith. |
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Putnam Valley's small court- room was filled to overflowing capacity on the evening of January 2, 2008 as County Judge James Reitz and Town Justice Gina Capone donned their robes and prepared for the swearing in of Putnam Valley's newly-elected: Town Justice Louis DiCarlo, Town Supervisor Robert Tendy, Councilman Eugene Yetter, Councilman Robert Cinque, Highway Superintendent Earl Smith, Town Counsel William Zutt, and. Town Clerk Eileen Royael.
This historic event was further heightened by the attendance of many Putnam County dignitaries such as State Senator Vincent Leibell, Sheriff Don Smith, District Attorney Adam Levy, and others who unobtrusively melted into the crowd of almost one hundred family and friends who came to show their support for the newly-elected individuals.
There has never been such a crowd of dignitaries attending a swearing in during any of the past Putnam Valley ceremonies. Putnam Valley Legislator Sam Oliverio attributed the turnout to this year's time staggering of the swearing in ceremonies throughout Putnam County. Political party delegates came out to support their political colleagues - it was a show of loyalty, strength, and support.
As the many guests arrived at Town Hall a table of hot coffee, tea and platters of mouth-watering pastries that were hard to resist immediately greeted the guest. The table and walls were decorated with red, white, and blue ribbons, hats, and small American flags. It set the mood for the democratic process that was to follow, but the gathered had to wait a little while longer - the courtroom was needed for its main function - a last-minute arraignment of an arrested individual.
Town Justice Gina Capone had to first dispense with this phase of justice before she could begin conducting the swearing in ceremony. Since the courtroom was now occupied by elected officials, guests and dignitaries Judge Capone had the State Police escort their prisoner around to the back room where she dispensed with the arraignment. In many ways this delay was just what the crowd was looking for as they renewed warm friendships and happily exchanged anecdotes. Everyone had a smile on their face; it was a joyous occasion and a great way to start the New Year.
Putnam Valley Town Justice Gina Capone presided over the 2008 Putnam Valley Swearing- in Ceremony the same way she runs her court room "fast and efficient," commented County Judge James Reitz.
Standing in the middle of the court room, one by one Justice Capone called up each newly-elected official, asked them to place their left hand on the Bible, raise their right hand and repeat after her, "Do you solemnly swear and affirm that you will uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New York and that you will faithfully discharge your duties as (title) according to the best of your ability."
"I do," was the reply.
Justice Capone then introduced Putnam County Judge James Reitz who thanked everyone for the opportunity and honor to swearin Councilman Bob Cinque. Judge Reitz remarked that Bob Cinque asked him to do this, they had worked together for seven years and that he tried to talk Bob Cinque out of running for this position. "He wouldn't listen to me," said Judge Reitz. The Judge then proceeded to swear -in Cinque.
Councilman Cinque took a moment to thank the dignitaries attending and all the citizens of Putnam Valley.
State Senator Vincent Leibell said that he had been to many swear-in ceremonies but this was the most expeditious. Judge Reitz added that it was a compliment to the way Justice Capone runs her Court Room.
Supervisor Robert Tendy got the last word in when he invited everyone to enjoy the coffee and cake set up on the table outside of the Court Room.
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