Election 2024: Incumbents Reign & GOP Victories Heavy
By Holly Crocco It was a night for incumbents to claim victory and many Republicans to join their peers who serve in various capacities,...
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DEC Declares Drought Watch In Putnam
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has declared a drought watch for 15 New York counties in the Hudson Valley...
Meet the CHS Class of 2025 Val & Sal
Chase Yom was taking a quiz in his advanced placement government class last week when he was called down to the counseling office. “All...
Developer Behind Brewster Revival Dies Suddenly
By Holly Crocco Despite the unexpected passing of well-known Hudson Valley developer Joe Cotter, who was the visionary behind the Village...
Temporary County-Wide Burn Ban
In response to the ongoing threat of wildfires due to severely dry conditions, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne implemented a...
County Exec. Vetoes Charter Change
By Holly Crocco Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has vetoed a local law approved by the Legislature last month that changes the...
Putnam Valley Shaken by Manhunt for Murder Suspect
By Holly Crocco No motive has yet been determined in the fatal shooting that took place in the Baldwin Place area of Somers last week,...
Several-Acre Brush Fire Burns Through Kent
By Holly Crocco Several acres of land around the Sedgewood Club property burned Oct. 26 in a large brush fire, with smoke drifting south...
Although in Carmel, Kids From Fairways May Go to Brewster
By Holly Crocco The Brewster and Carmel central school districts are considering a borderline adjustment that would allow all potential...
Get Pinned on Politics! A Look at Campaign Promotion from Years Past
By Teagan Weindel, Putnam County Historian’s Office Intern As we get closer to Tuesday, Nov. 5, it’s likely you will observe an increase...
Brewster Native to Premiere Feature Film at Carmel Cinema
Brewster native Joe Cicchelli will premiere the psychological drama “In Headlights,” which he wrote and directed, Sunday, Nov. 3 at...
Brewster F.D. Promotes Fire Safety at Open House
Brewster Fire Department hosted its annual open house Oct. 13 at its headquarters. Families were treated to live burn and extraction...
Kent Approves Tax Cap Override
By Holly Crocco The Kent Town Board has approved a resolution allowing the town to surpass the state-mandated property tax levy cap in...
Southeast Gets Budget Hike Down to 1.98%
By Holly Crocco The Southeast Town Board is proposing a 2025 budget that increases the tax levy less than 2 percent, staying below the...
Former Assemblyman Willis H. Stephens Dies at Age 99
Willis H. Stephens, a lifelong resident of Brewster, passed away comfortably Oct. 17, 2024, at Putnam Hospital in Carmel. He was 99 years...
County Settles With Krivak for $20 Million
By Holly Crocco The Putnam County Legislature’s Rules Committee unanimously approved a $20 million settlement with Andrew Krivak, who was...
County Executive Presents $205M Budget for 2025
By Rob Sample Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne recently unveiled a $205 million countywide budget for 2025, representing a 5.1 percent...
Verifying Residency Quite the Task for Brewster Schools
By Holly Crocco The Brewster Central School District is working to reduce the number of students enrolled who may not meet residency...
Chabad of Putnam Hosts Rosh Hashana Fun!
Youth at Chabad of Putnam prepared for Rosh Hashana last week by singing songs, tasting apples and honey, making sweet treats, creating...
Mahopac Schools Capital Project Update
By Holly Crocco Administrators at the Mahopac Central School District are considering replacing the roof at Lakeview Elementary School in...
Carmel Proposes No Hike to Tax Rate; Property Taxes May Still Rise
By Holly Crocco Carmel Town Supervisor Michael Cazzari is proposing a 2025 budget that keeps the tax rate at $4.13 per $1,000 of assessed...
New Law Allows Future County Attorney Removal
By Holly Crocco Putnam County legislators approved a charger change during their Oct. 2 meeting that essentially allows the Legislature...
County Adjusts Cash Reporting Procedures Following Audit
By Holly Crocco The New York State Comptroller’s Office’s Local Government & School Accountability Division has published a report of its...
Man Killed in Lake Carmel Fire
By Holly Crocco One person was killed and two others injured in a house fire that took place Sept. 22 in Lake Carmel. According to the...
Patterson Eyes 3.7% Tax Levy Increase
By Holly Crocco Patterson Town Supervisor Richard Williams presented his tentative 2025 budget last month, which proposes a 3.7 percent...
Legislators Hear Proposal to Change Term Limit Rules
By Rob Sample and Holly Crocco Term limits for elected officials has become a popular concept over the past few decades, with a recent...
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