2008 Sales Tax Revenue Soars in Putnam County
Despite a downturn in sales tax revenue for the final quarter of 2008, Putnam County had the distinction of generating the largest year-to-year growth of sales tax receipts in New York, according to the state Comptroller's Office. Full Story
Stopping DWIs is a Priority of Putnam D.A.
District Attorney Adam Levy is determined to stem the tide of DWI arrests across Putnam County. Last year 660 motorists were arrested for drunken driving by state, county, town, and village police from Cold Spring to Carmel and from Putnam Valley to Putnam Lake—a dramatic 35 percent increase over 2007 when 475 intoxicated motorists were taken off Putnam roads. Full Story
Hearts for Caitlyn Fundraiser Brings out the Best in P.V.
Community raises more than $6,000 for teen with cancer
On Friday, February 13, 2009, at Putnam Valley High School, the people of Putnam Valley opened their hearts and hands to raise money for the family of a young PVHS student stricken with a rare form of cancer. Caitlyn Bagnato, just 15, was recently diagnosed with a rare liver cancer that affects some 200 people worldwide. Full Story
Carmel Kids Learn what Economic Stimulus Package Means for Them
Congressman John Hall brought the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act down to the level of 12-year-olds during a visit to the George Fischer Middle School in Patterson on February 23, 2009. Full Story
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Why present a blank check? Garrison Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary will host a spaghetti dinner on February 28, 2009, to raise funds for the John Marcinak Children's Education Fund. Mr. Marcinak was murdered on New Year's Eve in front of the Garrison Garage, which he ran, on Route 9. Here, Auxiliary Treasurer Edyie Grafer (left) and President Elisia Tuttle (right) present a "blank check" to Chris Simone (center), a firefighter with GVFC. The final dollar amount on the check, all of which will go to the Education Fund, will depend on how many people attend the dinner at the GVFC fire hall and how generous attendees are with their donations. Janet Marcinak and her three children plan to attend the dinner. Full Story
Bruce D. Campbell Outlines His History and Vision for the Candidacy as Village Trustee
"In announcing my plans to run again for Cold Spring Village Trustee, my focus over the past 37 years has been being involved in a number of local organizations including serving the Village of Cold Spring as Trustee from 2002 through 2006. I currently hold the position of Vice President of the Haldane Board of Education. Full Story
Edward Mancari' s Platform for Village Trustee
"I would like to address some of the key issues that the Village of Cold Spring must address in the next year. "1. Fiscal Management The board faces financial challenges to maintain a balanced budget and a fair tax rate. We took a very active involvement with department heads to ensure fiscal monitoring. Full Story
Mayor Anthony Phillips Presents His Platform
"A municipality the size of Cold Spring cannot survive without a program that shares services with other groups. For many years, partnering has been our policy. There are arrangements in place, between our Village and the Putnam County Highway Department, to share our Village highway property. In return, winter road salt is supplied to our Village at no cost. Full Story
AG's Office Warns Public of Frauds, Scams, Identity Theft
A prisoner sues to stop train from disturbing sleep
John S. Katzenstein, senior consumer fraud representative for Putnam, Westchester, and Rockland counties, spoke at Putnam Valley's Town Hall on February 18, 2009, as part of the state attorney general's outreach program. Full Story
PVMS Peace Poster Contest
Addressing a Troubling Situation with Inspirational Artwork
About 15 years ago at Putnam Valley Middle School, three boys who had been suspended from school for disciplinary infractions came back to the building and painted a variety of obscenities and symbols on the brick entryway , including a swastika. Despite a number of different efforts—painting, sandblasting, repainting, etc. Full Story
PVES Presents the Peace Gallery
PV's Youngest Share Hopes and Dreams
From January 20 to 23, 2009, Putnam Valley Elementary School (PVES) celebrated world peace through its second Peace Gallery exhibition. Full Story
Nelsonville Calls for Engineering Bids on Street Improvement Project
Furnace law adopted
The election for Village of Nelsonville Mayor and one of two Trustees will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Normally, municipal elections would have taken place the day prior but the State of New York moved the vote forward one day in deference to St Patrick's Day, which falls on Tuesday. Full Story
Cold Spring Village Board Monthly Meeting
The Village Board of Trustees of Cold Spring gathered on Tuesday night, February 10, 2009, for its monthly meeting. These meetings are an opportunity, not only for the Trustees, but for community members and other stakeholders to hear first-hand reports on recent activities from all of the Village's departments. Full Story
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