Andrew O'Rourke, former Westchester County exec, recalled as a political giant
Photo credit: Xavier Mascarenas | Pallbearers transport the casket for former Westchester County Executive Andrew O'Rourke after his funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Church in Yorktown Heights. (Jan. 9, 2013)
Westchester politicians remember Andrew O'Rourke
Former Westchester County Executive Andrew O'Rourke dies
Westchester County remembers Andrew O'Rourke
Hudson Valley political heavyweights gathered with some 200 other mourners Wednesday morning to remember Andrew O'Rourke, a "giant" with a common touch and gentle wisdom.
Party politics were set aside at the funeral for the former Westchester County executive, who was a Republican. Among those paying respects were current County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican; former county executives...
