Anne Donnelly Sworn In As New Nassau County District Attorney

NASSAU COUNTY, NY — Anne T. Donnelly was sworn in today as Nassau County's new district attorney. She replaces Acting District Attorney Joyce Smith, who was appointed to the position after Madeline Singas left last year to serve as a justice on the New York Court of Appeals. Donnelly is the fourth consecutive woman to hold the position.

Donnelly has spent her entire professional career working as a prosecutor in the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. She served as an assistant district attorney for 32 years before her election in 2021.

Donnelly said her priorities for the office include keeping the residents of Nassau County safe, making sure that dangerous individuals are put behind bars and providing resources for individuals who need support and assistance. She said she is committed to restoring morale and standing firmly with the staff of the office, as well as members of the law enforcement community who work hand-in-hand with prosecutors.

Most recently, Donnelly was the Deputy Bureau Chief of the Organized Crime & Rackets Bureau. In that position, she was charged with prosecuting long-term investigations into traditional organized crime families, as well as large-scale operations engaging in illegal activities, including money laundering. She was also in charge of overseeing the prosecution of all computer crimes in the office and served as liaison to the Nassau County Correctional Center.

Donnelly said she is committed to lobbying for substantial changes to New York's controversial bail laws, increasing resources for technology and internet crimes, furnishing more assistance for at-risk individuals and providing education and positive alternatives for young people.

Donnelly is a graduate of Fordham University and Fordham Law School. She lives in Garden City with her family.