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It’s Official: Dems Take Put Valley & Patterson Seats
By Holly Crocco The absentee ballots have been counted and the results are in, with Democrats officially gaining victories in a couple of key town races in Putnam County. While the 2025 election took place Nov. 4, absentee ballots were accepted by the Putnam County Board of Elections through Nov. 12. According to the numbers posted Nov. 14, Putnam Valley incumbent Republican Town Supervisor Jacqueline Annabi was defeated by Democrat Alison Jolicoeur by 23 votes (1,477 to 1,45
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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
Nov 114 min read
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 222 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


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
D’Angelo Defeats Ellner in GOP Primary Race
By Holly Crocco In the June 24 Republican primary election for Putnam County legislator in District 5 representing Carmel, Jake D’Angelo...
Jun 302 min read
More Talk, Still No Action on County & Towns Revenue Share
By Holly Crocco The debate surrounding revenue sharing between Putnam and its towns/villages continues in the County Legislature, with...
May 144 min read
County Legislature Approves Reduced Sales Tax Rate
By Holly Crocco Towns and villages have asked the county for years to share sales tax revenue, and a recent move by the Putnam...
Apr 186 min read


D’Angelo Launches Primary Campaign for County Legislature
Jake D’Angelo Lifelong Carmel resident Jake D’Angelo – a construction manager and Republican activist – recently announced his candidacy...
Apr 182 min read
Watching County Government At Work – In Real Time; Lawmakers Mull Codifying Meeting Livestreams
By Holly Crocco Anything is better than nothing… Or isn’t it? That’s the question being debated by Putnam County legislators who are...
Mar 256 min read
Legislators Debate Additional Public Comment Sessions at Meetings
By Holly Crocco While public comment is currently allowed at the end of the Putnam County Legislature’s formal voting meeting each month,...
Mar 255 min read
Putnam Dems Gearing Up for 2025 Elections
While new Republican leadership settles in at the White House, across the country, Democrats are making their voices heard to ensure...
Mar 182 min read
County Selects Leadership for 2025
By Holly Crocco The Putnam County Legislature organized for 2025 by naming a new chairperson and deputy chairperson, and welcoming new...
Jan 143 min read


New & Returning Leadership Sworn Into Office for 2025
Putnam County held its swearing in ceremony Dec. 31 at the historic Putnam County Courthouse in Carmel, where several local, state and...
Jan 71 min read


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,...
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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...
Nov 5, 20243 min read


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...
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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...
Oct 8, 20244 min read


Putnam Dems Ramp Up at New Carmel Headquarters
By Holly Crocco About 60 people gathered July 20 to celebrate the grand opening of the Putnam County Democratic Committee’s new...
Jul 30, 20243 min read
Russo Victorious in GOP Primary
By Holly Crocco Laura Russo won the June 25 Republican Primary election for Putnam County Legislature District 4, representing Patterson....
Jul 2, 20241 min read
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