By Holly Crocco The Southeast Planning Board was updated on a number of proposed projects during its March 9 meeting. Fourth-generation Salinger’s Orchard owner Tim Salinger once again appeared before the board, seeking approvals related to the expansion of business operations on his 63-acre property. In 2024, the board approved a site plan that included a 2,884-square-foot addition to the farm store building, to expand the kitchen and bakery, seating area, and increase stora

Comedian Jim Gaffigan wrote a fantastically funny book called “Dad Is Fat” in which he riffs on the perils of his wife and him being outnumbered by five children in a small New York City apartment. “I’m not saying parenting cured my narcissism, but it changed me and continues to change me every day,” reads one passage. “I am now a teeny bit less of a narcissist.” No truer words have been spoken. During the recent three-day stint of warm, springlike weather, Mikey had a playda

The Putnam County Conservative Party recently held its annual meeting and candidate interviews, and afterward announced its slate of endorsed candidates for the November elections. Endorsed for re-election are Putnam County Clerk Michael Bartolotti, County Coroners Dr. Michael Nesheiwat and John Bourges, Congressman Mike Lawler in the 17 th  District, State Sen. Rob Rolison in the 39 th District, and Assemblyman Matt Slater in the 94 th  District. New candidates endorsed inc