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The Putnam County Veterans Service Agency is seeking sponsors for the county’s Row of Honor, the display of approximately 400 American flags that lines the shores of Lake Gleneida in tribute to veterans and military heroes.
The Row of...
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5/5/26
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Budding artists are being invited to create posters celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
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By Carol Reif
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4/29/26
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The Putnam County Democratic Committee has endorsed Cait Conley in the race for New York’s 17th Congressional District, backing her in a multi-candidate Democratic primary as the party looks ahead to a general election challenge against Republican...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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4/22/26
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A proposal by St. John the Evangelist Church to construct a new 72-space parking lot drew generally favorable feedback from consultants and officials during an April 8 Planning Board meeting, with members pointing to improved traffic flow and...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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With war in Iran continuing and prices on the rise, Rep Mike Lawler (NY-17) took to the stage at Mahopac High School to a face a boisterous crowd that appeared to be divided between those opposed to the Republican congressman and those supporting...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
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4/15/26
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Rep. Mike Lawler hosted Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins in Yorktown April 13 for a roundtable with local veterans at VFW Post 8328, following a visit to the Montrose VA Medical Center.
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Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has concluded his latest series of “Conversations with the County Executive” forums, holding final sessions in Nelsonville and the hamlet of Carmel.
The informal gatherings, held at locations across the...
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4/14/26
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The town of Carmel will accept a donation of field materials from the Mahopac Sports Association (MSA) aimed at addressing ongoing maintenance challenges and uneven playing conditions at McDonough Park’s ballfields.
The Town Board on April...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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4/12/26
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Putnam County has opened registration for young entrepreneurs interested in participating in the third annual Youth Business Market, scheduled for Sunday, June 14, at Tilly Foster Farm.
The event, organized by the Putnam County Youth...
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4/8/26
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Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has proposed creating a new mental health services fund of more than $2 million, using county reserves after an earlier plan to finance a stabilization center with federal aid was abandoned.
The...
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4/4/26
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The Putnam County Legislature is poised to approve a measure capping the county’s share of sales tax on gasoline and diesel fuel at $3 per gallon, a move officials say will provide modest relief to drivers while ensuring the county does not...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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4/2/26
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A bipartisan proposal in Albany would allow judges to set bail for defendants charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, addressing what supporters describe as a gap in New York’s current bail laws.
Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C–Yorktown),...
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3/27/26
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The Town Board, acting as Commissioners of the Police Department, promoted Sgt. Sandy Crecco to the position of detective sergeant during its March 11 meeting.
Crecco is a patrol sergeant with the Carmel PD, which he joined in 2016. He...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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3/24/26
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Residents in several Carmel water districts may soon see new treatment systems installed after testing found levels of so-called “forever chemicals” above New York State standards.
Town officials say water districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 12...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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3/19/26
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Lawler, who is running for reelection in New York’s purple 17th District, discussed rising oil and gas prices, the war with Iran, the Epstein files, immigration and his support for rebuilding and reopening the Indian Point nuclear power plant in Buchanan.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 3/16/26 |
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More senior homeowners in Carmel could see meaningful reductions in their property tax bills under a proposed amendment that raises income thresholds for the town’s senior citizen exemption.
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BY BOB DUMAS
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3/16/26
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In his March 2 State of the County address in which he focused on tax relief, innovation and civic pride, County Executive Kevin Byrne said Putnam County is “more affordable, more accountable, more accessible, and stronger than ever...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 3/11/26 |
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The Carmel Town Board is being asked to approve a new online system that would allow residents and real estate professionals to access property records, maps and assessment information without visiting Town Hall.
Town Assessor Christopher...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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2/22/26
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Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne declared a state of emergency Sunday, Feb. 22, ahead of a powerful winter storm expected to dump up to 18 inches of snow across the county and create hazardous travel conditions.
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2/22/26
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The town of Carmel is moving forward with a critical water safety study that seeks an additional $20,000 to complete a pilot program aimed at reducing potentially harmful chemicals in the municipal drinking water supply.
The...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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2/22/26
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