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Tompkins County legislators approve creation of animal abuse registry
People convicted of abusing animals in Tompkins County will now be publicly listed on a countywide online registry. The Tompkins County Legislature adopted a resolution Tuesday following a small but […]

Philipstown Approves Cemetery Repairs
Stones will be straightened at Mountain Avenue
How They Voted (Congress)
Select votes by our House members through Sept. 4

Local and State Leaders Provide Update On State of the Community
BROOKSVILLE – Leaders from around the county and the state of Florida met on Wednesday for a special monthly breakfast meeting with the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce. The […]

Beyond the Verdict: Why Plea Agreements in Sex Crimes Cases Can Serve Justice
One of the most difficult questions prosecutors face, is why we sometimes resolve a sex crime case through a plea agreement rather than a trial. The answer is simple; our duty is to seek justice while protecting victims whenever the law and facts allow. This is especially true…

Solid waste department undergoing evaluation
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have decided to put on hold, at least for the time being, the idea of privatizing the collection and disposal of solid waste. The Jefferson...

Why NY judges oppose bill to make safety top priority in child custody battles
The Manhattan Family Court building. Judges say a bill would have unintended consequences and make their workloads untenable. [ more › ]

Ryan “pissed off” about PFAS remediation delay
NEW WINDSOR – Standing amid the blue waters of Lake Washington Reservoir in New Windsor, Congressman Pat Ryan (D-18), environmental advocates and concerned citizens rallied on Friday to oppose the most recent move by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to postpone cleaning up the…
Orange County restricts purchases amid budget concerns
GOSHEN – Orange County government departments have been directed to limit 2026 purchases to essential items and those funded through grants or other specifically designated funding sources, according to an internal email. The directive, issued by Tim Flanagan, the county’s…
Putnam settles with Patterson woman injured in pothole fall
PUTNAM COUNTY- A 24-year-old Patterson woman has received compensation for injuries sustained when she tripped and fell in a pothole on a Putnam County roadway. The Putnam Legislature approved the settlement for Calistra Malstrom, the amount of which was not disclosed, at its…
Putnam Legal Notices 090526
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ROBINSON JACK M AND SHELBY A the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and…

Windermere haggles over holiday funding in budget hearing | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Unanimously seeks to maintain current millage rate.