'Guilty,' Greenburgh Firefighter Convicted In Assault On Ex In Dobbs Ferry Home

DOBBS FERRY, NY — A firefighter was convicted in a brutal attack on his ex-girlfriend, but was acquitted of the most serious charges.

Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced that 46-year-old Joseph Apostoli, a firefighter with the Fairview Fire Department in Greenburgh, was convicted on Wednesday of two misdemeanor counts of third-degree assault, for attacking his then-girlfriend inside their Dobbs Ferry apartment.

The district attorney said that Apostoli was convicted in a non-jury trial before state Supreme Court Justice James McCarty, who further acquitted him of felony second-degree assault, misdemeanor second-degree unlawful imprisonment, and misdemeanor criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation.

Apostoli is scheduled for sentencing on Sept. 15.

The district attorney said that on April 11, 2024, during a domestic dispute, Apostoli slammed the victim to the floor of their bedroom. He then carried her to the living room and threw her to the floor again, and struck her about her head.

The victim is 4'10" and around 100 pounds, while Apostoli is 6'2" and almost 300 pounds, according to the DA.

The victim received serious injuries from the attack, including a rib fracture, a partially collapsed lung and bruising to her body and face.

"The victim in this case suffered immensely at the hands of Mr. Apostoli, and I am proud of her for summoning the bravery to share her story with police, prosecutors, and the trial court, notwithstanding the court's apparent disregard for portions of her testimony," DA Cacace said. "My administration remains committed to prosecuting all manner of domestic violence cases. We stand with survivors."

The case is being prosecuted by Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking Bureau Chief Michelle Lopez.