Carla B. Freedman, who was nominated by former President Joe Biden and became the first woman confirmed as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, announced Monday night she was stepping down from the position effective immediately.

In a statement, the U.S. Department of Justice says First Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Hanlon is serving in the position of acting United States attorney. 

“For over 17 years, I have had the honor and privilege of working at the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York, first as an Assistant United States Attorney, and for the past three years, leading the office as the United States Attorney," Freedman said in the statement. "During my tenure I have had the good fortune to work with some of the finest public servants in my office as well as with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. I could not be more proud of the work and accomplishments we have achieved in the pursuit of justice, always with integrity and commitment to the rule of law.”

The Northern District of New York is responsible for prosecuting crimes brought by the federal government in 32 counties in upstate New York, and has staffed offices in Syracuse, Albany, Binghamton and Plattsburgh.

Freedman was sworn in on Oct. 8, 2021. She had previously served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the office from 2007-2021, and worked as an assistant district attorney in the Manhattan DA’s Office for 16 years. Freedman received an undergraduate degree from Syracuse University and law degree from New York Law School.