Latimer Holds Ceremonial Inauguration Events in New Rochelle

RYE — State Senator George Latimer, D-Rye, held two ceremonial swearing-in events in New Rochelle Wednesday.

This launches his third term in the Senate.

Latimer was sworn in at 10 a.m. during an assembly at Jefferson Elementary School and then again at 1 p.m. at the Hugh Doyle Senior Center.

New Rochelle City Judge Susan Kettner administered the oath.

On hand were at the morning ceremony were New Rochelle City Councilman Jared Rice and Assemblyman Steve Otis, D-Rye, who both spoke. Jefferson Elementary students sang and participated in the ceremony.

Otis, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr. addressed the seniors after lunch.

After being sworn in, Latimer spoke of the need for respect among those who disagree on policies and said the country has a government of laws not of men.

“My election does not mean you have given me a blank check,” he said. “It is I who have given you a promissory note: a promise to work hard, to listen and to fight for your best interests.”

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