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Mid Hudson News
Published September 17Letter to the Editor: Byrne cut taxes and debt; Don’t deplete the reserve that made it possible
To the Editor: I write as a Mahopac resident who has spent a lifetime in Putnam County public service as a Carmel councilman, as Carmel Town Supervisor from 1996 to 2003, and as Deputy County Executive from 2003 to 2006. Before that I spent more than three decades as a school…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 17Poughkeepsie judge suspended after commission recommends his removal
ALBANY – Poughkeepsie City Court Judge Frank Mora has been officially suspended by the New York State Court of Appeals after the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct (Commission) recommended that he be removed from the bench. The order, dated September 17, 2026, suspends…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 17Byrne Seeks to Make Clothing and Footwear Sales Tax Exemption Permanent in Putnam County
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne County Exec will account for permanent tax relief in upcoming 2027 Budget Proposal Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced his support to make Putnam County’s sales tax exemption on qualifying clothing and footwear permanent, continuing a…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 17Rep. Ryan seeks to restore benefits to servicemembers battling Iran
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-18) – an Iraq War combat veteran and the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in Congress, along with 11 of his Democratic Veteran colleagues, introduced legislation this week to honor the sacrifices made by US troops…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 17DiNapoli raises concerns over problem gambling as mobile betting surges
ALBANY – The state’s growing mobile sports betting industry is raising concerns about problem gambling, with calls to the state’s problem gambling hotline up 8.5% since 2020, according to a report released Wednesday by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The state’s HOPEline…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 17Byrne calls for permanent sales tax exemption on clothing and foot ware
CARMEL- Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has called on the county legislature to work with the administration by approving a permanent local sales tax exemption on all clothing and shoe purchases under $110. The tax-relief initiative that was first enacted three years ago at…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 17Mt. Kisco auto dealerships ordered a refund of $1 million to customers
MOUNT KISCO- Customers of two Mt. Kisco auto dealerships who were unfairly overcharged through fees presented as sales commissions will receive refunds following action by New York Attorney General Letitia James. DARCARS Lexus and Mt. Kisco Automotive BMW were the subject of the…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 17Tourists overwhelm Cold Spring
COLD SPRING- As Putnam County’s tourism hub and one of the Hudson Valley’s most appealing destinations, Cold Spring enjoys clear benefits—but local residents also face significant drawbacks. The Cold Spring Village Board heard from Mayor Kathleen Foley who reported chaos…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 17The Pick-It-Line: Check out this week’s Section 9 football picks
Section 9 football enters Week Three with several intriguing matchups, including a pair of winless powerhouse programs looking to break through, the opening of Class B divisional play and several other showdowns. Section 9 football expert Rich Arnott breaks down this week’s slate…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 16Arianna Rodriguez named SUNY Orange Student Trustee
MIDDLETOWN – Arianna Rodriguez was sworn in as the student representative to the SUNY Orange Board of Trustees for the 2026-27 academic year on Tuesday, taking the oath of office from Board Chair Tom Weddell during the Board’s reorganizational meeting. As the student Trustee,…
The Highlands Current
Published September 16Marcus Plummer (1996-2026)
Young father persevered through challenges
Mid Hudson News
Published September 16Presto’s big game against Minisink earns her DA’s Student-Athlete Spotlight
Only a sophomore, Wallkill striker Haylee Presto is establishing herself as one of Section 9’s top goal scorers. Presto’s ability to find the back of the net was on full display in Saturday’s 6-1 non-league win over Minisink Valley. She scored four goals, raising her season total…