Lake Peekskill Youth Charged in Marcinak Murder
Posted at 6:11 pm 06/09/2009
CARMEL--Putnam County Sheriff Donald Smith has announced that Anthony Grigoroff, 18, of Lake Peekskill, has been charged with second degree murder in the New Year's Eve death of Garrison resident John Marcinak. Full Story
Dems Endorse McConville for Sheriff
Retired MTA Police Chief Kevin McConville, endorsed by the Putnam County Democratic Committee to run for sheriff in November, will face a primary in September. The Democrats held their annual nominating convention last Thursday evening at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Carmel, where delegates heard from the candidates seeking office on the county level this fall. Full Story
County GOP Plays Musical Chairs
After several years of bickering and infighting, Putnam's Republicans are putting their differences behind them in order to survive politically. The recent cooperation between state senator Vincent Leibell and Assemblyman Greg Ball on issues like the MTA bailout, signal more than a change of feelings, they signal a truce between warring factions of the GOP. Full Story
Village Responds to State Audit of Water Department
At the Village Board meeting, Mayor Seth Gallagher said that the comptroller's audit had been triggered by recent village budgets and the up-and-down tax increases associated with them. A draft audit report, Financial Condition and Water System Accountability, had been received earlier by the village, and its comments were included in the final report. Full Story
Former Hospital Property Source of Tax Dispute
Discussion of the Cold Spring Village Board's response to the New York State Comptroller's audit was upstaged by the discovery that the village now owes the county $75,000. Full Story
Running Water, Crouching Grove
Last week the Cold Spring Village Board met on a drizzly Tuesday evening on Northern Ave at the head of the stream that runs through Springbrook Condominiums. The Springbrook Condominium Association had requested a meeting to voice their concern that a perceived increase in run-off is eroding the sides of the streambed and encroaching upon the pathway that runs alongside. Full Story
Showering the Depot with Donations for Sprinklers
Last Saturday, several hundred people visited the Philipstown Depot Theatre to help raise the money needed to fund a legally-mandated sprinkler system. Dubbed "Save the Depot Day," the event featured four packedhouse performances and raised $12,000, putting the theaterabout $11,000 short of the $120,000 it needs to install the sprinkler system. Full Story
Putnam Sales Tax Revenue Withers Away
Reality has set in! For the second consecutive month, Putnam County coffers have taken a hit when it comes to sales tax revenue. Full Story
Small Ships Make Way for Tall Ships
In a harbinger of what's to come this weekend, a flotilla of small ships crafted by local children at the Garrison Art Center's Float Your Boat event charted their course up the mighty Hudson last Saturday, Full Story
PUBLIC NOTICES
Cold Spring: The Village Water Department will be conducting a hydrant flush of the distribution system through Friday, June 5th, from 9pm through 4am each night. Residents will notice little water pressure during the hours of the flush and a period of discoloration each morning, and are advised to run their cold water taps until clear. Full Story
Tamagna Touts Going Green at DC Summit
Putnam County Legislator Vincent Tamagna attended a Local Climate Leadership summit in Washington, DC. The May 18-20 conference featured high-level environmental policy-makers from the Obama administration. Full Story
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