Brendan McGrath sworn in as a Yonkers City Court judge by Mayor Mike Spano on Jan. 1 at the city’s inauguration ceremony at Yonkers Riverfront Library.
“I am proud to appoint Brendan McGrath as our new City Court judge,” said Spano. “Brendan has been in public service for nearly 30 years, serving the New York community at the state, county and city levels. Having served as the city’s inspector general for the last five years, Brendan has proven his commitment to honor, integrity and transparency, which is essential to the Yonkers City Court system. I wish him the best as he takes the next steps in his impressive career.”
McGrath joins the Yonkers City Court bench after serving as Yonkers inspector general since 2014. There, he has been the city’s top watchdog, overseeing independent audits and investigations to insure the integrity of city conduct.
Previously, McGrath served as deputy corporation counsel for the City of Yonkers, as counsel in the Office of the Westchester County Attorney and New York State Assembly, and as deputy Westchester County clerk.
McGrath attended the State University of New York College at Brockport, where he earned his bachelor of science degree in political science, and received his Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law.
In addition to his professional background, McGrath has served as a member of the Westchester County Domestic Violence Council, Yonkers Truancy Reduction Committee, and is active in many community organizations such as Hillcrest Lakers Community Club, Annunciation Parish CYO, and the Fordham Prep Fathers’ Club.
A Yonkers resident, McGrath is married and a father of three.
“I am truly honored and humbled to accept the appointment as associate judge to the Yonkers City Court,” said McGrath. “Mayor Spano understands the vital importance the court plays in keeping our community safe while ensuring fairness and impartiality to those who come before the court seeking justice, and I thank him for the confidence he has shown in me.”
McGrath will fill the vacant seat left by Judge Mary Anne Scatteratico-Naber, who has been elected to Westchester County Family Court.
“I would like to acknowledge and congratulate Judge Mary Anne Scatteratico-Naber, who has a record of distinguished service in the Yonkers City Court, as she moves on to Westchester County Family Court,” said McGrath. “I look forward to working with Chief Judge Michael Martinelli and all the other outstanding City Court judges, as I know I will learn a great deal from them.”
McGrath joins Hon. Michael Martinelli, Hon. Thomas Daly, Hon. Arthur Doran III, Hon. Edward Gaffney, Hon. Evan Inlaw and the Hon. Thomas Quiñones on the Yonkers City Court bench.
He will need to run for a full 10-year term in the November 2020 election if he wishes to maintain his seat going forward.
