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Published 17 hours agoState legislation to curb dangerous driving in Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE – In the wake of the death of Poughkeepsie school crossing guard James Montanino on September 29, 2025, State Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D, Newburgh) passed legislation for traffic safety. The measures are aimed at protecting children and others walking to…
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Published 17 hours agoFEMA formally denies major disaster declaration following February blizzard
WASHINGTON – Following requests by Governor Hochul for the Trump administration to issue a major disaster declaration following last February’s blizzard that caused more than $168 million in damages and placed a serious financial burden on the Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long…
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Published 17 hours agoPutnam Legislature requests state audit of county’s fund balance
CARMEL – New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli will be receiving a letter in the mail from Putnam Legislature Chairman Dan Birmingham any day now requesting the state’s chief fiscal officer conduct an audit of the county’s fund balance. The county has a fund balance of some…
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Published 18 hours agoStar exemption omitted from Haldane School District tax bills
COLD SPRING – Residents in the Haldane School District in Cold Spring will receive updated school tax bills in the mail this week because a calculation error accidentally removed STAR exemptions. The Putnam County Finance Department, which prepares the bills, said a “file control…
Putnam Legislators Increase Power
Take bigger role in ethics board, spending
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Published September 02Flock cameras are one of best investigative tools, says Middletown police chief
MIDDLETOWN – Residents of several communities around the nation – and locally in the City of Newburgh – don’t like Flock brand street camera/license plate reader technology. Many residents believe the technology is used to spy on residents and can be shared with federal ICE…
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Published September 02Kingston approves new PBA contract
KINGSTON – The Kingston Common Council, upon a recommendation from Mayor Steve Noble, approved a memorandum of agreement with the city’s PBA union. The new labor pact gives members a 3.75 percent raise per year, or a 15 percent overall pay hike through the duration of the…
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Published September 02Suicide Prevention Awareness Month declared in Putnam
CARMEL – Putnam County lawmakers have called on all residents of the county to play a role in promoting mental wellness, reducing stigma, encouraging help-seeking behaviors and supporting those who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis by…
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Published September 02Hinchey urges governor to sign her probation disability legislation
KINGSTON – State Senator Michelle Hinchey (D, Saugerties) has sponsored legislation that would offer disability benefits to probation officers injured in the line of duty. On Tuesday, Hinchey, along with CSEA members, urged Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign this legislation, which is…
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Published September 02Putnam to allow emotional support dogs in county facilities
CARMEL – The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates all businesses and facilities serving the public must not discriminate against those with disabilities while allowing a service animal in all areas where patrons are permitted. Three years ago, Putnam County approved the…
Putnam Puts Haldane Bills on Hold
Cites accidental removal of STAR exemptions
Putnam County Conservatives have now endorsed Tatiana Brahimi for County Executive? Have we completely lost our minds?
By Kim Zamparelli We spend plenty of time talking about the far-left radicals in Putnam County. We all know who they are. But if we’re going to call out extremism, poor judgment, and questionable behavior on the left, then we better be willing to hold people on the right to the…