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Absentees to Decide Some Town Races

Absentees to Decide Some Town Races

Absentees to Decide Some Town Races

Republican Jake D’Angelo celebrates his win for County Legislature, with friends, family, and supporters. Come January, he will become the youngest Putnam legislator in the county’s history. By Holly Crocco Editor’s Note: The following ballot counts are as of Friday, Nov. 7. Absentee and mail-in ballots are still being counted – and received – by the Putnam County Board of Elections, and with several extremely close races, many winners are still undecided from the Nov. 4 elec

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Putnam Comes Together to Fight Hunger

By Holly Crocco Whether you blame the Democrats or the Republicans for the current federal government’s shutdown – the longest in U.S. history – what is undisputable is the bipartisanship and compassion shown by the local community that steps up when neighbors are in need. In this case, it’s to support the nearly 3,000 individuals in Putnam County who are not receiving their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, as – also for the first time in history – funding

22 hours ago

Absentees to Decide Some Town Races

Republican Jake D’Angelo celebrates his win for County Legislature, with friends, family, and supporters. Come January, he will become the youngest Putnam legislator in the county’s history. By Holly Crocco Editor’s Note: The following ballot counts are as of Friday, Nov. 7. Absentee and mail-in ballots are still being counted – and received – by the Putnam County Board of Elections, and with several extremely close races, many winners are still undecided from the Nov. 4 elec

22 hours ago

Absentees to Decide Some Town Races

Absentees to Decide Some Town Races

County Mulls Home Tax Relief Program

By Holly Crocco The Putnam Legislature has unanimously approved moving $6.5 million from the county’s fund balance in the 2026 budget toward a homeowner tax relief program. “This is intended to give meaningful tax relief to single-family homeowners,” said Legislator Paul Jonke, R-Southeast, during the Oct. 29 special meeting of the Legislature. “Even with putting this money in subcontingency because it’s coming out of the unassigned fund balance, it’s not going to have any im

22 hours ago

Schools Debate Boundary Line Bisecting New Housing Dev

The pink line represents the boundary line between the Brewster and Carmel schools, which bisects individual housing units being developed as part of the Gateway Summit (blue) and Fairways (orange) in Carmel. By Holly Crocco A housing development under construction in the Town of Carmel that straddles the boundary line between the Brewster and Carmel school districts – not only dissecting streets, but in some cases, homes – has the districts negotiating over the potential stu

Nov 3

Schools Debate Boundary Line Bisecting New Housing Dev

Schools Debate Boundary Line Bisecting New Housing Dev

Putnam Youth Bureau Moves to Tilly Foster

County Executive Kevin Byrne, joined by Youth Bureau Director Janeen Cunningham and other dignitaries, cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of the new Putnam County Youth Bureau offices at Tilly Foster Farm. The Putnam County Youth Bureau celebrated the grand opening of its new offices at Tilly Foster Farm last week with a ribbon cutting that drew well over 100 attendees, including representatives from local schools, BOCES, parks departments, community organizations, youth age

Nov 3

Putnam Youth Bureau Moves to Tilly Foster

Putnam Youth Bureau Moves to Tilly Foster

The Hon. John Sweeny Jr. Passes

The Hon. John Sweeny Jr. The Hon. John Sweeny Jr. passed away peacefully at home Oct. 25 at the age of 76, taking his last breath with his beloved wife and three children by his side. He was known by all as a man of extraordinary intelligence, integrity, and quiet grace – a true gentleman in every aspect of life. Sweeny graduated with his A.B. in government from the University of Notre Dame and received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, where he served on the Al

Nov 3

The Hon. John Sweeny Jr. Passes

The Hon. John Sweeny Jr. Passes

Thousands Rally for ‘No Kings’ in Brewster

A reported 4,000 people attended the No Kings Day rally Oct. 18 at Wells Park in Brewster, to demonstrate against what organizers describe as the authoritarian policies of President Donald Trump and corruption in his administration. Featured speakers included Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, actress Carrie Coon, economist Michael Meeropol, and representatives from the Communications Workers of America and Hispanic Democrats of Westchester. Provided photo.

Oct 27

Thousands Rally for ‘No Kings’ in Brewster

Thousands Rally for ‘No Kings’ in Brewster

County to Increase Trailway Security

Following a reported physical assault of a woman that took place last week on the Putnam County Trailway in Carmel, County Executive Kevin Byrne has issued an executive order directing immediate measures to improve safety and security across the county’s trail system and other public spaces, and “reaffirming his administration’s commitment to public safety and the rule of law.” On Oct. 19, the Carmel Police Department – along with Kent police and sheriff’s deputies – responde

Oct 27

Kent Overrides Tax Cap For 2026

By Holly Crocco The Kent Town Board on Oct. 21 passed a resolution to override the state-mandated 2 percent property tax cap for 2026, as it continues to whittle down a tentative $19.2 million spending plan. According to Director of Finance Cristina Cahill, after deducting about $4.2 million in revenue, the tax levy comes out to about $15 million – up from the $13.4 million tax levy for 2025. “Why such a big increase, is the typical costs,” she explained at the board meeting.

Oct 27

Community Rallies to ‘Save Sybil’

A re-enactor addresses attendees at an Oct. 12 rally on the shore of Lake Gleneida in Carmel to support the refurbishing of the statue of famed 16-year-old Patriot Sybil Ludington. A rally in support of the restoration of the Sybil Ludington statue on the shore of Lake Gleneida in Carmel took place Oct. 12, where local leaders gathered at the bronze structure that memorializes the 16-year-old female equestrian. The collaborative event was organized by the county’s Revolutiona

Oct 22

Community Rallies to ‘Save Sybil’

Community Rallies to ‘Save Sybil’

Election Day Is November 4

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. For polling locations, and other information, visit boe.putnamcountyny.gov . For the Office of Putnam County Sheriff, Acting Sheriff Brian Hess, a Republican, is being challenged by independent Lawrence Burke. For Putnam County Legislature District 5, which represents Carmel, Democrat Brett Yarris is running against Republican Jake D’Angelo. For county legislator in District 6, which represents Brewster, R

Oct 22

Southeast Debates New Building Dept. Position

By Holly Crocco The Southeast Town Board it trying to chip away at the tentative proposed 2026 budget that was introduced by Supervisor Nick Durante in September and would raise the tax levy by 10.95 percent. “I do think percentages are hard to sometimes accept,” Durante said at the Oct. 9 town board meeting. “What I’d like to speak to is the dollar amount.” He explained that the 10.95 percent increase would equate to about $50 in taxes more next year for the average househol

Oct 22

Man Arrested After Barricading Himself

A man was arrested last week after causing a scare in Patterson. According to Putnam County Acting Sherrif Brian Hess, shortly after 5 p.m. Oct. 16, deputies were called to an incident involving a male subject dressed in full camouflage who allegedly menaced a neighbor with what appeared to be a firearm. The man then barricaded himself inside his residence and alluded to having an explosive device. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team and Hostage Negotiati

Oct 22

Columbus Day Parade Sails Through Mahopac Once Again

After a six-year hiatus, the 32 nd annual Putnam County Columbus Day parade, hosted by the Italian American Club of Mahopac, returned Oct. 5 to the hamlet, where residents and visitors lined the street to celebrate. Honorary Grand Marshals Bonnie Palmiero and Joseph Fierro, Little Miss Columbus Anastasia Cefaloni, Master Columbus Andrew Henderson, IAC President Guilio Cefaloni, Carmel Police Chief Anthony Hoffmann, and Fr. Szymon Kurpios of St. John the Evangelist Church cut

Oct 14

Columbus Day Parade Sails Through Mahopac Once Again

Columbus Day Parade Sails Through Mahopac Once Again

Southeast Facing 2026 Tax Levy Hike

By Holly Crocco During a Sept. 29 special meeting of the Southeast Town Board, Supervisor Nick Durante took some heat for presenting a tentative budget that raises the tax levy by almost 11 percent – blowing the state-mandated property tax cap of 4.23 percent for the town out of the water, and adding about $50 more in taxes per household. “You’re proposing a 10.9 percent tax levy increase, which I’m honestly kind of stunned by,” said Councilman Eric Cyprus. “You started off b

Oct 14

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