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Michael Balter's avatar

We have had a couple of comments from individuals claiming to have information that is relevant and might provide context for the reporting on this case. I have left those comments up in my efforts to strike a balance between the comments policy of this publication, which calls for respectful treatment of others, and not suppressing information that might be relevant to this journalistic enterprise. However, the comments so far have been of an anonymous nature, and so I have to ask that if anyone has relevant information they contact the Chronicle at TheCrotonChronicle@gmail.com or by private message to me. This is in the interests of not allowing people to simply take pot shots at someone they might dislike without following up with enough courage to talk to a reporter about it, in full confidence. Anonymity guaranteed as long as I know who the sources actually are. Thank you.

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Anon's avatar

. I can only post anonymously as I fear retaliation from him, but if you check into his history with the police department it is not kind. Not about courage or dislike.

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Michael Balter's avatar

Sorry but I am promising you and anyone else who wants to discuss these issues with me full confidence and anonymity if you will get in touch with me by private message or at the email address listed above. Under those circumstances there can be no retaliation. Police records are not always available in past cases, depending on their disposition, and so I have to ask you to either have the courage to contact me with full protection of your identity or let it go.

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Michael Balter's avatar

I’ve deleted a comment by someone who appears to be misrepresenting who they are.

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Croton Anonymous's avatar

This is not the first time Mr. O'Keefe has had a history of violence. He has been a thorn in the side of the Croton Police repeatedly and has a habit of harassing other Croton residents. I can only post anonymously as I fear retaliation from him, but if you check into his history with the police department it is not kind.

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Michael Balter's avatar

I am leaving this comment up despite its personal nature because it could potentially bear on the context of the story. TheCrotonChronicle@gmail.com for anyone who wants to get in touch in confidence.

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Nancy's avatar

He does have a long history of harassing people. He's been harassing my friend for over 20 years in and out of court. Him and his wife.

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Michael Balter's avatar

If you like, you can contact me at the email address for the Chronicle given above.

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Anon's avatar

Also Yorktown town and bldg dept too. Glad someone is finally seeing them for their true ways.

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HockeyNY85's avatar

I wonder if there are any cameras in or around that intersection? I would expect one or two with the businesses and new building.

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Anonymous's avatar

Mr.O’Keefe should “NOT” get away with anything just because he is a store owner in the neighborhood. Actually to protect the community he should go and be in jail. He threatens woman a lot. Look up his police profile says it all!!!

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