Tax Increase
Request to increase mortgage tax approved in 5-4 vote
A one quarter of one percent mortgage tax would have generated more than $14 million for county coffers over the past five years—money that would have come in handy during the current downturn in home sales. Full Story
Analyzing the Crime Stats
Putnam Sheriff’s Race
As the Sheriff’s race has intensified in the weeks leading up to the primary, the four candidates have made crime statistics one of the top issues of the campaign. Full Story
Local Lawmakers Blast New DMV Fees
Local lawmakers are saying, “Governor Paterson: enough is enough!” Full Story
Justice O’Rourke Cools Mahopac Parking Debate
The future of a controversial commuter parking lot on Route 6 and Mt. Hope Road in Mahopac is now in the hands of the courts.
State Supreme Court Justice Andrew O’Rourke issued a 30-day stay on Tuesday and ordered that construction taking place on the site be halted until both sides can sit down and try to remedy the situation. Full Story
The Cannons Roar, the Muskets Fire, Gunsmoke Hangs in the Air
Reenactors from 14 military units across New England came together last weekend at Constitution Island, in the Hudson River across from West Point. Full Story
More Town Halls with Ball and Hall
Assemblyman challenges congressman to show up at one of his health care forums
Congressman John Hall and his presumptive challenger, Assemblyman Greg Ball, continued their series of separate health care forums last week in Somers. Full Story
Police: Crime Lab Closing Will Hurt Putnam
An announcement by financially strapped New York State that its forensic crime lab in New Windsor outside Stewart Airport will be closing by October 31 has concerned law enforcement officers in Putnam County.
Sheriff Donald Smith called on area lawmakers to “do whatever is necessary in preventing this from taking place.” Full Story
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