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County OKs Tourism Impact Study

When asked what brought them to Cold Spring, recent visitors said they saw coverage on social media, while others asked ChatGBT for a fall weekend plan. Photo by Chloe Wareham-Gordon. By Holly Crocco Tourism brought in nearly $92 million to Putnam County in 2025 – a $3.4 million increase from the year prior, according to Tourism Director Tara Keegan. That equates to $309 per household in revenue, or a total annual savings of $11 million for taxpayers. Or does it? During the C

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Castellano, Eckardt Face Off for Southeast Supervisor

Joseph Castellano Lynne Eckardt By Holly Crocco Interim Town Supervisor Joseph Castellano, a Republican, is being challenged by Lynne Eckardt, a Democrat, in the November election. Joseph Castellano Southeast Town Supervisor Joseph Castellano was appointed by the Town Board in February to serve in an interim role, after the former supervisor resigned. Prior to that, he served on the Zoning Board from 2004 to 2012 before being elected Putnam County legislator for District 7 in

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Castellano, Eckardt Face Off for Southeast Supervisor

Jolicoeur Challenged by Gouldman for Put Valley Super

Alison Jolicoeur Bill Gouldman By Holly Crocco For the position of Putnam Valley town supervisor, incumbent Alison Jolicoeur, a Democrat, is being challenged by Republican Bill Gouldman. Alison Jolicoeur Putnam Valley Town Supervisor Alison Jolicoeur’s commitment to public service began long before she was elected last year (changes to New York’s local election cycle triggered another vote this year). In 2016, she founded Second Chance Foods alongside Martha Elder and Jean Mc

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Jolicoeur Challenged by Gouldman for Put Valley Super

Sewell Challenges McGlasson for Kent Town Supervisor

Jaime McGlasson Alex Sewell By Holly Crocco For the position of Kent town supervisor, incumbent Jaime McGlasson, a Republican, is being challenged by Alex Sewell, a Democrat. Jaime McGlasson Kent Town Supervisor Jaime McGlasson has served nearly five years in the position, spending six years prior on the Town Board. In addition to elected office, she has served as the St. James CYO basketball coordinator for the past several years. “My commitment to public service began with

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Sewell Challenges McGlasson for Kent Town Supervisor

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County Scrambles to Get $$ to Towns; May Be Too Late for 2026

By Holly Crocco Putnam County government has a surplus of money, and the towns and villages want some of it. The County Legislature last week debated whether there is time to act on County Executive Kevin Byrne’s proposal to distribute $6.5 million to the municipalities by the end of 2026, or if they are better served by distributing $10 million to the towns and villages over the next two years. During the Oct. 20 Budget Committee meeting, Legislator Toni Addonizio, R-Kent, i

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Put Valley Cuts Tax Hike in Half

By Holly Crocco The Putnam Valley Town Board has whittled its preliminary 2027 budget down from the originally proposed 7.2 percent increase, to about a 3.34 percent increase. “The work that’s been done is good work,” said Councilman Louie Luongo at the Oct. 21 Putnam Valley Town Board meeting and budget hearing. “We’ve gotten it down. I don’t know that we can’t do a little bit more also with the other revenues that are possibly out there. We still have more work to do, but I

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Southeast May Honor First Female Super.

Lois Zutell (1935-2020) was the Town of Southeast’s first and – to date – only female town supervisor. By Holly Crocco & Jack Alcott The Town of Southeast is considering renaming the Lakeview Manor community center in honor of the town’s first and – to date – only female supervisor. “When we reflect on the life and legacy of Lois Zutell, a few words come to mind: community, dedication, leadership, and lasting impact,” said Putnam County Historian Jennifer Cassidy at the Oct.

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Cunningham, Kahng Face Off for Legislature Dist. 3

Joseph Cunningham Kathy Kahng By Holly Crocco Republican Joseph Cunningham and Democrat Kathy Kahng are both seeking to represent the Town of Kent in the Putnam County Legislature, District 3. Joseph Cunningham Joseph Cunningham said he isn’t interested in protecting the political establishment or growing government. Rather, he wants county government focused on the basics: keeping taxes down, delivering quality services, supporting safe communities, and making sure taxpayers

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Cunningham, Kahng Face Off for Legislature Dist. 3

Burke & McCracken Battle for Legislative Dist. 8

Gwen Burke Tanner McCracken By Holly Crocco Democrat Gwen Burke and Republican Tanner McCracken are running for election to Putnam County Legislature District 8, which represent parts of Mahopac and Carmel. Gwen Burke Gwen Burke has been in public service for most of her adult life, having worked for MTA Bridges & Tunnels (a public authority) as a senior engineer overseeing roadway and bridge construction at the Whitestone Bridge. “During my last year at the authority, I was

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Burke & McCracken Battle for Legislative Dist. 8

Gilleo, Russo Seek to Represent Legislature Dist. 2

Maia Gilleo Christian Russo By Holly Crocco Democrat Maia Gilleo and Republican Christian Russo are running for Putnam County Legislature, District 2, which represents the Town of Putnam Valley. Maia Gilleo For more than 22 years, Maia Gilleo has served the Putnam Valley community as owner and operator of a personal service business. “Maintaining a local business for more than two decades has given me the opportunity to build lasting relationships with residents, hear their c

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Mahopac Man Charged With Sexual Assault of Minor

A Mahopac man is facing sexual assault charges after an incident that also allegedly involved him providing alcohol to a minor. According to Putnam County Sheriff Brian Hess, investigation began Oct. 6 when deputies responded to a report of a missing teenage girl who was believed to be with a 33-year-old man. Deputies located the girl, who was allegedly highly intoxicated, in a vehicle with Joseph Filingeri, and determined that he had purchased the alcohol. The girl was trans

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CT Man Hit & Killed on Route 22

A Connecticut man was killed Oct. 20 after he was hit by a vehicle while walking along Route 22 in Patterson. According to Putnam County Sheriff Brian Hell, deputies were called to the intersection of Route 164 just after 8 p.m., for a car versus pedestrian accident. Upon arrival, first responders found Michael Frick, 35, of New Fairfield, lifeless on the side of the road. According to news reports, a 911 call brought Patterson firefighters, Patterson Community Ambulance pers

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Suspect in 2022 Rape Case Located & Arrested

A man wanted for the 2022 sexual assault case against two women in Putnam County was recently located in Canada, and arrested. Cesar Hernandez Rodriguez, 34, a Mexican citizen, was returned to the U.S. after a prolonged and complicated extradition process. The arrest stems from allegations of sexual assault on two women July 4 and 5 of 2022 in the Town of Putnam Valley. According to Putnam County Sheriff Robert Hess, his office began investigating the case July 5, 2022, and i

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Philipstown’s ‘Big Dig:' Farm Program Shares the Fruits of its Labor

Rosie Pall, Stacey Farley, and Elo Blanton at the Sweet Potato Dig in Philipstown. Area food pantries, soup kitchens, and other organizations fighting food insecurity once again got a boost from the Sweet Potato Dig – a collaboration between the Town of Philipstown, and Stacey Farley and Davoren Farm, along with many volunteers and community members. On a parcel of land belonging to the town, at Route 403 in Garrison (across from the Desmond-Fish Public Library), sweet potato

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Philipstown’s ‘Big Dig:' Farm Program Shares the Fruits of its Labor

Early Voting Begins Oct. 24

Putnam County will be participating in early voting for the general election, when there will be nine days when voters may cast their ballot prior to Election Day, which is Nov. 3. If you are a registered voter in Putnam, you may vote at either the Putnam County Board of Elections, 25 Old Route 6, Carmel; or American Legion Post, 10 Cedar St., Cold Spring, during the following times: · Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Oct. 24 to 26, and Oct.

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