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Byrne Proposes Lowest Property Tax Rate Since ’07
County Executive Kevin Byrne, Acting Sheriff Brian Hess, and family of the late Sheriff Kevin McConville unveil a rendering of the...
4 days ago5 min read
Carmel Presents Tax Rate Decrease
By Holly Crocco Carmel Town Supervisor Mike Cazzari and Comptroller Mary Ann Maxwell presented a $36.3 million tentative budget during...
4 days ago4 min read


County Sales Tax Sharing Begins Dec. 1
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne is joined by town and village leaders, as well as state representatives at last week's press...
Sep 293 min read


Portion of Route 301 Renamed After John McArdle
John McArdle, a former NYPD lieutenant from Carmel who oversaw rescue and recovery operations at Ground Zero, died in 2023 Legislation...
Sep 293 min read
Putnam Calls for Local Hearings on NYSEG Rate Hikes
Regional officials joined together Sept. 22 to demand that the New York State Public Service Commission hold an in-person public hearing...
Sep 294 min read


Brewster Firemen’s Parade a Hit!
The Brewster Fire Department hosted its annual dress parade Sept. 13, featuring marching bands, emergency services volunteers and...
Sep 221 min read
Patterson Considers 3.74% Spending Increase in 2026
By Holly Crocco Patterson Town Supervisor Richard Williams is proposing a $16.5 million budget for 2026, which represents a 3.74 percent...
Sep 222 min read
Southeast Considers Regulating Solar Energy Systems
By Holly Crocco The Town of Southeast is considering amending local law to encourage residents and businesses to employ the use of solar...
Sep 224 min read


Brewster School Featured on ‘Good Morning America’
C.V. Star students in Danielle Michielini’s art class created an exhibit to recognize International Dot Day, which was featured on “Good...
Sep 152 min read
Voters Shoot Down Plan for New Brewster Firehouse
By Holly Crocco Brewster residents last week voted down a proposal by the Brewster Fire Department and Brewster/Southeast Joint Fire...
Sep 153 min read


Sheriff Candidate Touts Experience; Larry Burke Running as an Independent
Larry Burke By Rob Sample A lifelong background in law enforcement coupled with a commitment to building strong ties to the community...
Sep 154 min read


Welcome Back, Students!
Students across New York State went back to school last week, with a promising 2025-26 school year ahead of them. At Mahopac Central...
Sep 91 min read
Patterson Fire Dept. Getting New Tower Ladder Truck
By Holly Crocco The Patterson Fire Department was recently granted permission to purchase a new tower ladder truck to replace its current...
Sep 94 min read


eriff Hess & Undersheriff Menton Take the Reigns
Acting Sheriff Brian Hess will run for election in November. Undersheriff James Menton is sworn into office on the steps of the Historic...
Sep 92 min read


Hundreds Pay Respect as Sheriff McConville is Laid to Rest
First responders line the street as Sheriff Kevin McConville is laid to rest Aug. 27 in Cold Spring. Photo courtesy of the Putnam County...
Sep 13 min read
Southeast Considers New Rental Rules; Revisits Maple Road Discussion
By Rob Sample Rental housing – particularly short-term rentals – has become a hot topic among municipalities of all sizes. On Aug. 21,...
Sep 14 min read
Big Geyser Gets the Final OK in Southeast
By Holly Crocco Final site plan approval was recently granted to Big Geyser, Inc., to redevelop a 6.4-acre property on Sutton Place in...
Sep 14 min read


Putnam Mourns Loss of Sheriff Kevin McConville
The late Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville. By Holly Crocco Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville passed away the morning of Aug....
Aug 263 min read


A Water Fight for the Ages!
Patterson Fire Department held the biggest water fight in known town history Aug. 10, when more than 300 participants lined Route 311 to...
Aug 171 min read
State Cuts Central Hudson Rate Requests
The New York State Public Service Commission last week adopted a joint proposal establishing three-year electric and gas rate plans for...
Aug 172 min read
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