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New Putnam highway chief appointed
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:41:41 -0800

Having a highway department in transition might be a difficulty during most winters. But this year's few inches of snow to date provided nothing but a backdrop for the leadership change at the Putnam County Department of Highways and Facilities.

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 ...

Governor Cuomo announces New York State to receive $93 million in Federal grants for disaster relief
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:41:27 -0800

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that New York State will receive over $93 million in disaster relief to help communities that were hit hard by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The funds are for disaster relief, long-term recovery, and

Putnam, Westchester are key to response in case of NYC terror attack, state security chief says
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:36:55 -0800

The northern suburbs may not be a prime target for a terrorist attack, but if New York City is hit again, Westchester and Putnam counties could be thrust into major roles, the governor's appointee for commissioner of homeland security said Friday at a forum for emergency responders.

Report: New York home sales dropped 3.9 percent in 2011; prices hold steady
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:27:03 -0800

Housing sales in New York fell by 3.9 percent in 2011 compared to 2010, a report released today by the state Association of Realtors found.

State DOT chief McDonald visits Putnam, touts Cuomo's budget, projects
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:42:58 -0800

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's roadshow touting his $132.5 billion budget proposal came to Putnam County Friday, with the state transportation commissioner telling about 30 residents and officials that the proposal is more than just a spending plan.

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.

Regional study identifies savings through county jail collaborations (with copy of study)
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:53:38 -0800

GOSHEN — Overtime, transportation costs, training and other expenses are unnecessarily bloated in the operation of the Hudson Valley’s county jails, according to a study by the Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach at SUNY New Paltz.

How Does New York State Redistricting Affect Your District?
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:38:10 -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.

Peekskill seeks tax reduction -- from Putnam Valley -- for water-supply land
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:36:09 -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.