New York Swears In First Black Woman Sheriff

Jackie Salvator, (Photo by Worldstar.com)

        According to reports, New York has sworn in Democrat Jackie Salvatore as the state’s first Black woman sheriff. A lifelong resident of Columbia County and a 28-year veteran of the New York State Police, Salvatore brings decades of law enforcement experience to the role. She has pledged to strengthen crime prevention efforts, enhance officer training and readiness, and confront the ongoing opioid crisis, while advancing fairness and equity within the justice system. Calling her victory “humbling,” Salvatore begins her tenure as a historic figure and a symbol of progress, diversity, and dedicated community service.