Putnam Democrats Chair Steps Down, Will Run for State Supreme Court

Southeast resident Victor Grossman, an attorney whose 34 years of experience includes working with several local organizations, is running for the New York State Supreme Court.

In accordance with "court rules," Grossman, 61, has stepped down from his post as chairman of the Putnam County Democratic Committee as he pursues the 9th Judicial District, according to a statement released Monday. The district includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties.

The Carmel attorney serves as counsel for the Putnam County Land Trust. The organization selected Grossman as its 2013 Blue Heron Award recipient "for his role in helping to preserve over 800 acres of open space."

Here's some additional information, as provided in the release and his resume, about Grossman:

• Served as a law guardian for children (appointed for minors in cases involving abuse, custody, divorce and neglect)
• Served as a special prosecutor in the 9th Judicial District
• Served as a volunteer counselor in family and domestic violence issues with the Putnam/Northern Westchester Women's Resource Center
• Serves as a member of the 9th Judicial District Grievance Committee
• Other civic involvement has included: member of the Putnam County Legislature; deputy supervisor for the Town of Southeast; chairperson of the Putnam County Charter Revision Commission; and member of the Board of Directors of the Cornell Cooperative Extension