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Published October 02Byrne proposes tax cut in Putnam County
CARMEL – If Putnam legislators approve County Executive Kevin Byrne’s executive-recommended budget for 2027, property owners will pay more than $2 per $1,000 of full value, less than they do now. Byrne submitted his fiscal spending plan to the legislature Thursday, proposing a…
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Published October 02County exec hopefuls square off in debate
MAHOPAC – Three candidates for Putnam’s top elected position squared off at the Mahopac Library in a heated debate leading up to Election Day next month. Incumbent Republican County Executive Kevin Byrne faces challenges from Democrat Brett Yarris and Conservative Tatiana…
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Published October 01Letter to the Editor: Trachte the right candidate for the Town of Newburgh Justice
To the Editor: I am writing to support Kenyon Trachte as the Democratic candidate for town justice. Kenyon has the advantage of being on both sides of the courtroom. As a practicing attorney since 2007 he has represented clients of every background in criminal and civil cases. He…
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Published October 01Letter to the Editor: Local Action Needed to Support our Most Vulnerable Veterans
Dear Editor, For generations, America has called upon young men and women to serve in uniform, placing them in harm’s way to defend our nation and preserve the freedoms we too often take for granted. They have answered that call with courage and commitment. Too many, however,…
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Published October 01Section 9 football picks: Week 5 features key division matchups
Week 5 brings another important slate of Section 9 football, with division races beginning to take shape and several teams looking to make a statement as the regular season reaches its midpoint. Some matchups feature familiar rivals, others pit teams headed in very different…
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Published October 01Bronx man charged after fleeing Newburgh traffic stop
CITY OF NEWBURGH – A Bronx man was arrested after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, striking a marked police vehicle and resisting officers, according to the City of Newburgh Police Department. Sgt. Mark Mountain was attempting to stop a red Dodge on South William Street at about…
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Published October 01Florida woman wrecks NY police car
CHATHAM – On Tuesday, September 29, a police pursuit in Columbia County resulted in the arrest of a Florida woman after she struck a New York State Police patrol vehicle with her car. Fifty-year-old Angelina Lopez of Lake Wales, Florida, was charged with one felony, seven…
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Published October 01Two juveniles arrested in Newburgh business burglary
CITY OF NEWBURGH – Two City of Newburgh residents, ages 12 and 15, have been arrested in connection with a burglary last month at two businesses operating out of the same Liberty Street building, police said. City of Newburgh police officers responded to 257 Liberty St. at about…
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Published October 01New York economy grows at fastest rate in nation
ALBANY- New York’s economy grew faster than that of any other state during the second quarter of 2026, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. The state’s real gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 4 percent from the…
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Published October 01Putnam legislators reject tax ‘timeout’
CARMEL- Putnam County legislators have rejected Chairman Dan Birmingham’s proposal to forgo county taxes next year in light of the county’s $191 million fund balance. Birmingham proposed the idea to his colleagues during a meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee calling the…
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Published October 01Voices Through Brushstrokes at the Liberty Mall (VIDEO)
LIBERTY – All are welcome tonight at Liberty Mall for the unveiling of Voices Through Brushstrokes at 5 p.m., presented in partnership with Grese Productions, Casa Di Longobardi, and Hope’s Compass. The project features eight massive 8-by-3-foot paintings permanently installed in…
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Published October 01Putnam SPCA “Great Giveback” underway
PUTNAM COUNTY- The Putnam County SPCA’s Great Giveback begins today. SPCA Chief Ken Ross said the month-long collection drive will benefit the non-for-profit with donors dropping off cleaning supplies, office and operational items, gasoline gift cards, and monetary donations at…