Clamor for Cash
Outcry ensues over proposed school aid cuts
Local school officials feared doom and gloom and the worst case scenario was presented Tuesday by Governor David Paterson in his 2010-2011 budget message to members of the New York State Legislature.
School aid was ravaged by $46 million in Westchester, by $21.5 million in Dutchess, and by more than a whopping $5 million for Putnam’s seven school districts. Full Story
Beware: Black Ice
After residents of Putnam County and vicinity got a tease from Old Man Winter, who decided to take a nap by providing a precipitation-free, 10-day period of weather, nasty conditions returned over the weekend, when ice and snow coated surfaces, resulting in numerous crashes. Full Story
Gov Seeks More Taxes - Free Access
What’s another billion?
If Governor David Paterson has his way in the new budget season, New Yorkers will pay nearly $1 billion more in taxes and fees. The new taxes are being imposed to cover budget gaps in a 2010- 2011 budget that increases state spending during a prolonged economic downturn. Full Story
The Brown Effect?
Tuxedo Park’s McFadden enters race for Congress
Former Tuxedo Park mayor David McFadden will announce his candidacy for the 19th Congressional District this week, the Courier has learned. McFadden will challenge Mt. Kisco ophthalmologist Nan Hayworth for the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Congressman John Hall in November. Full Story
Virtual Court Virtually Here
District Attorney Adam Levy believes electronic arraignment and video court appearances are a “no brainer!” Full Story
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