John Sarcone
John Sarcone is an American attorney who served as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York, having been appointed in March 2023. He has a background in public service and law, including previous roles as Northeast and Caribbean Regional Administrator for the U.S. General Services Administration and Town Attorney in Eastchester, New York. Sarcone gained media attention after a violent incident in Albany where he was allegedly threatened by an illegal immigrant wielding a knife, raising concerns about public safety and immigration policies.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
John Sarcone, the acting federal prosecutor for northern New York, warned that employers can expect more large-scale immigration law enforcement actions in the workplace.
Fiscal de Nueva York advierte de más redadas contra inmigrantes
Dominican Republic· 2025-09-10
John Sarcone is now serving as the acting US attorney in the Northern District of New York.
Alina Habba, Trump’s former personal lawyer, is not legally serving as the acting US attorney for New Jersey, judge rules
United States· 2025-08-21
U.S. Attorney John Sarcone joins 'Fox & Friends' to share his account of the incident when he was allegedly chased by an illegal immigrant who was wielding a knife.
Federal judges decline to extend interim U.S. attorney Sarcone's termUnited States· 2025-07-15
