Cara Kronen for Mayor
Deputy Mayor Cara Kronen has served on the Tuckahoe Village Board since 2021. She has acted as liaison to Village committees focused on seniors, beautification, environment, and sustainability. She currently works closely with the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals, and she helped bring the 2025 Comprehensive Plan to completion. This year, she also stepped in as Director of the Tuckahoe Challenge Road Race, raising funds for the Tuckahoe Community Center. Cara is especially known for offering free or low-cost, family-friendly events in the Village, such as the Creepy Candy Crawl and Movies in the Park.
Cara earned a Ph.D. in Urban Systems from Rutgers University–Newark. She is a tenured full professor and deputy chair of the Teacher Education Department at BMCC–CUNY. Her grant-funded research has been published and presented both locally and internationally. Cara and her husband, Quinn, have two children: one is a graduate of Eastchester High School, and the other is a student at Eastchester Middle School.
Joshua Gaccione for Trustee
Joshua Gaccione is a dedicated public servant and combat veteran who has served as a Trustee in Tuckahoe since March 2023. A former paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, he deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq, where he developed a deep respect for a life of service. He continues that commitment today as Director of the Westchester County Veterans Service Agency, assisting veterans and their families throughout the county, and as an Adjunct Lecturer at SUNY Westchester Community College and Lehman College.
A committed community member, Joshua is active in various civic and social organizations, has served as a catechist, and supports the diverse missions of many Village committees. He is a proud father of two children, and he considers it both an honor and a privilege to serve his community and represent his friends and neighbors in Tuckahoe.
Sarah DeRise for Trustee
Sarah DeRise has dedicated herself to strengthening Tuckahoe through action and service. She founded the Village Tag Sale, supports literacy and community programs through the Friends of the Tuckahoe Library, and champions seniors through the ICON Foundation’s work with the Tuckahoe Senior Center.
As a small business owner and real estate professional, Sarah knows how to problem-solve, bring people together, and get results. As Trustee, she will continue her commitment to community, families, and building a stronger Tuckahoe.
