Bethlehem Chief Eyes Sheriff’s Seat | Albany News

Bethlehem Police Chief Gina Cocchiara just jumped into the Albany County sheriff’s race — filing papers Tuesday to become one of the first candidates. With current Sheriff Craig Apple announcing his exit last week, Cocchiara, a longtime Bethlehem PD veteran and Democrat, is positioning herself early for the 2025 election, already planning fall campaign events. She’s no stranger to leadership — she’s led Bethlehem since 2020 and has 22 years on the force. Apple, who’s held the sheriff’s office since 2011 and started his career there in 1987, is stepping down after a decades-long tenure, opening the door for a fresh face — and Cocchiara’s ready to run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e132a3a190b2dded