Local School Children Witnesses to History
Haldane, Garrison Schools Observe Inauguration Day 2009
Similar scenes were enacted at local area schools on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 as students took time out from their normal studies to watch the historic inauguration of the forty-fourth president of the United States, Barack Obama. Full Story
Inauguration Day 2009, An Observation
Inauguration Day 2009 is as important as everyone says it is. There's no escaping it. It is, as most of those covering it have already observed, an historic day, full of meaning for people all across the world Full Story
Police Remain Tight-Lipped on Marcinak Murder
Sheriff's Office says all leads are being pursued; community is safe
Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith joined by his chief investigator Gerald Schramek told the PCN&R on Tuesday there is nothing new to report and authorities do not have any new information regarding the still intense pursuit of the person(s) responsible for the New Year's eve murder of Garrison resident John Marcinak. Full Story
Garrison District Faces Budget Challenges in '09
State cuts leave Board with difficult choices
At the January 14, 2009, meeting of the Board of the Garrison Union Free School District, the routine budget report developed into a longer discussion of the challenges facing Garrison in developing its 2009-10 budget, as well as the larger picture of the state of public education funding in New York State. That picture is not very encouraging. Full Story
PV Assessor Speaks Out: Tax Exemptions Available to Property Owners
Assessor's office ready to help taxpayers sort out confusion
In an exclusive interview with PCN&R on Friday, January 16, 2009, Putnam Valley Assessor Sheryl Keating said, "Every year there are property owners who tell me they were not aware of the property tax exemptions they could obtain to reduce their school tax property. I know it can be confusing, but we are here to help and they can always call our office at 845-526-2517. Full Story
Cold Spring Board Addresses Water, Sewage Issues
The Cold Spring Village Board held its monthly meeting on January 13, 2009, with a nice sized audience of community members and officials. The agenda was straightforward, with reports from the Building Inspector, Fire Inspector, Police Department, Justice Court, and the Water and Sewer Department. Full Story
County Explores New Health Care Option
Executive session suggests landfill closure problems ahead
A program that assists people without health insurance to take advantage of state-sponsored programs for medical care may begin operating in Putnam County in the foreseeable future. Full Story
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