Federal judges in the Northern District of New York have declined to appoint John A. Sarcone III, the interim U.S. Attorney appointed by President Donald Trump, to a permanent position as the district's top prosecutor. This decision was announced ahead of the expiration of Sarcone's short-term tenure, with no explanation provided by the judges. The ruling effectively blocks Sarcone from continuing in the role on a full-time basis. Separately, a part-time police officer from Saugerties has been charged with alleged sex crimes following a months-long investigation, according to local authorities.