September 23, 2024
New York State Police Investigators Association Proudly Endorse Judge Mathew McCarthy for Steuben County and Family Court Judge
Corning, NY, September 23, 2024 – Acting Steuben County and Family Court Judge Mathew McCarthy recently received the New York State Police Investigators Association endorsement. Judge McCarthy said “I am thrilled to receive the endorsement and trust of over 2,600 NYSP Investigators throughout the state. These men and women work hard to keep our families and communities safe. I will do my best to reward that trust by holding myself to the same high standard as they do and administer justice equally and fairly for all who appear before me.”
New York Police Investigators Association President Timothy Dymond detailed the importance and reasoning for his union’s endorsement.
“It is with great pride that I write this letter. In representing the members of the New York State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA), Local 4, International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO, proudly endorse your candidacy for Steuben County and Family Court Judge. The Investigators Association represents more than 2,600 active and retired Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) members of the New York State Police. Our membership proudly serves the citizens within Steuben County and the State of New York in all areas of criminal investigation.
It is with great honor and pride that we endorse your candidacy for County Court and Family Judge. Serving currently as the full-time City Court Judge and Acting County and Family Court Judge, you have clearly displayed your dedication to keeping the peace and providing security to the residents in your community. Your demonstrated record of success in all aspects of your career, publicly and privately, reinforces our belief that you are the right candidate for Steuben County Court and Family Judge. Experience does matter and you are the right candidate with all of the necessary experience. The members of the New York State Police Investigators Association believe your experience, integrity, and independence make you the clear choice to be the next Judge.
The New York State Police Investigators Association appreciates your years of dedication and service and our membership has great confidence in your ability and foresight. The Board of Directors of NYSPIA is confident that your past experience will serve you well as a County Court and Family Judge and we offer our full support and assistance in your candidacy and best wishes for your continued success.”
Judge McCarthy was elected in 2014 as the full-time Corning City Court Judge and has served in a dual capacity as City Court and Acting County and Family Court Judge since January 1, 2015. Prior to his election he had worked for over 9 years as a prosecutor with Steuben County District Attorney’s Office and represented children in Family Court as an Attorney for the Child for over 10 years. He also maintained a private law practice with his father at McCarthy Law in Bath for over 10 years.
Judge McCarthy and his wife, Jolie, are lifelong residents of Steuben County and have lived in Corning for over 20 years. A graduate of Avoca Central School, St. Bonaventure University and Albany Law School he has remained active in numerous civic and social causes supporting our area. Judge Mathew McCarthy will be running on the Republican and Conservative Party lines this fall.
