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What Is the Essence of a New Yorker? New Documentary Series Tells the Untold Stories of Five New Yorkers Who Represent ...
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:49:00 -0800
NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Are New Yorkers different? Yes, they are, according to the filmmaking team of Nick and Colin Barnicle and Matthew Davis Walker, who today released the first of a ...
Putnam Legislature to vote on next highway chief
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:00:54 -0800
CARMEL — The Putnam County Legislature tonight will vote on the appointment of Fred Pena, an attorney and professional engineer, as the county’s next highway commissioner.
How Does New York State Redistricting Affect Your District?
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:37:37 -0800
ALBANY -- A state task force has released new district maps today for all 213 legislative seats after a lengthy and secretive process that has been derided by good-government groups.
Lower Hudson Valley counties' jobless rates among state's lowest; December hiring improves
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:38:47 -0800
The unemployment rate for Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties fell to 6.4 percent in December, state Labor Department statistics show. That's up from 6.2 percent in November, but down from 6.8 percent in December 2010.
Whose side are you on?
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:54:01 -0800
The proposed new districts for the state Senate and Assembly have huge implications for the twin counties, shifting both houses into new representatives’ hands.
Peekskill seeks tax reduction -- from Putnam Valley -- for water-supply land
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:37:13 -0800
A Putnam Valley property owner is asking the town to reduce its assessment by more than $5 million. The out-of-town owner paid almost $191,000 in school, county and town taxes last year on its more than 500 acres in the town's northeast corner.
Putnam eyes new contract for golf club
Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:35:58 -0800
Putnam County officials seem to favor renewing a contract with the New Jersey-based company running the county-owned Putnam National Golf Club, even though it is behind in its payments to Putnam.
New York fracking opponents seek extended moratorium
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:20:51 -0800
ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - New York state lawmakers will once again consider proposals to extend a moratorium on the controversial gas-drilling method known as fracking, with opponents vowing to pursue new legislation this year. Fracking involves blasting millions of gallons of water, sand and chemicals into rock formations to release the gas trapped inside. New York is considering whether to ...
District maps deserve veto
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:16:04 -0800
Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch at an August 2010 press conference in front of the Westchester County Office Building in White Plains for Uprising New York, calling for elected officials and candidates to support reform in government.
Which side are you on after lines are redrawn?
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:35:02 -0800
COLUMBIA/GREENE — The proposed new districts for the state Senate and Assembly have huge implications for the twin counties, shifting both houses into new representatives’ hands.