Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York | Department of Justice
More than 100 law enforcement officials from federal, state, and local agencies met at the Orange County Government Center on January 27, 2026. The symposium focused on efforts to address violent crime, narcotics trafficking, and child exploitation in New York's Hudson Valley region. Attendees included U.S. Attorneys for the Southern and Northern Districts of New York, leaders from the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), district attorneys and sheriffs from several counties, as well as senior members of the New York State Police.
Discussions centered on pooling resources to tackle key threats such as gun violence by repeat offenders, organized narcotics operations including transnational gangs active in the region, and crimes against children. Participants reviewed successful multi-agency prosecutions and identified areas where combined efforts are most needed.
“It is invaluable to hear directly from our state and local partners,” said U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton. “Our principal objective is to deliver a better quality of life, including safe streets, for the people of the Hudson Valley, and we can best achieve that objective if we work in concert with our state and local partners. Together, we have brought—and will continue to bring—our most violent and most dangerous criminals to justice.”
Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York John A. Sarcone III stated: “Public safety does not stop at district or county lines. This symposium underscores the power of strong partnerships among federal, state, and local law enforcement to confront the most serious threats facing our communities—violent crime, narcotics trafficking, and the exploitation of children. By sharing intelligence, coordinating resources, and aligning our priorities, we are better positioned to dismantle criminal organizations, protect the most vulnerable, and deliver real results for the people we serve.”
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler added: “Drugs, guns, and violent crime are endemic public safety concerns that know no boundaries. In order to best protect the residents of Orange County from these ever-present dangers, we must work with our law enforcement partners, near and far. I am grateful not only for all of the law enforcement professionals who attended the symposium but also for the commitment to work together to serve the residents of the Hudson Valley. This historic event highlights the importance of collaboration in effective law enforcement in the 21st century.”
Special Agent in Charge Craig Tremaroli from FBI Albany Field Office commented: “This meeting was a tremendous opportunity to gather officials from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to share information and ideas on how we can leverage our resources to identify, investigate, and bring to justice the dangerous criminals bringing harmful narcotics and weapons into our communities. I’m incredibly grateful to all the partners who made time to attend this important discussion...”
Farhana Islam from DEA New York Enforcement Division emphasized continued cooperation: “DEA New York remains steadfast in our commitment to working alongside our federal, state...partners...These symposiums provide us [an] opportunity...to enhance public safety...and help protect our communities from drug poisonings which are harming our neighbors.”
Michael Alfonso with HSI New York noted: “HSI New York was honored...at [the] Symposium...Bringing together strength...of federal...[and] local partners is how we turn tide against violent crime...When we unite resources..., we deliver real results—making [Hudson Valley] safer...”
Bryan DiGiralamo with ATF’s New York Division said: “We appreciate our U.S. Attorneys for hosting...this collaborative effort…ATF’s Crime Gun Intelligence…plays a critical role in reducing violent gun crime…”
Frank Tarentino with DEA Northeast Regional Operations remarked: “Special thanks…for bringing together…law enforcement partners…The DEA is committed…in targeting those drug trafficking organizations…and individuals responsible for…the most harm…we will continue this fight until we have a fentanyl-free America.”
The event highlighted ongoing strategies aimed at strengthening cooperation between agencies operating across jurisdictional boundaries within New York State.
