Rethinking Government
Bondi asks: Does Putnam need 9 school districts, 6 towns, and 3 villages?
County Executive Robert Bondi believes the time has come to redesign and reorganize Putnam County government. Full Story
Ball, Bondi Take on MTA
State Assemblyman Greg Ball and County Executive Robert Bondi have joined forces by calling on the New York State Legislature to audit the books of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority while repealing the MTA Payroll Tax.
The two men held a news conference last week at the County Office Building in Carmel. Full Story
Kent Beating Investigation Continues
Kent Police are awaiting forensic reports from a criminal laboratory that they hope will lead them to the persons responsible for the vicious beating of a local resident in February.
The unidentified 50-year-old man residing along a dead end road off Farmers Mills Road continues to improve from life-threatening injuries received when he was severely beaten at his residence. Full Story
JFK Holds for 1-0 Thriller over ’Pac
Flanagan drives in game-winning run; JFK escapes bases-loaded, no out jam in seventh
MAHOPAC—In a game that featured solid pitching and strong defense, it was the Gaels of Kennedy Catholic who broke through first—scoring a run in the top of the sixth—and then escaping a huge jam in the bottom of the seventh to walk off with a 1-0 victory over Mahopac in a non-league game Monday at the Mahopac Falls School. Full Story
Mahopac Softball Opens with Win
MAHOPAC—The John F. Kennedy Catholic High softball team may have been suffering from opening-day jitters, and Mahopac took advantage by jumping all over the Gaels and earning a 12-4 win at the Mahopac Falls field on Monday. Full Story
Rams Have Holes to Fill, Depth to Compete
CARMEL—The Carmel High baseball team lost some major talent to graduation last spring, but veteran manager Bob Shilling believes he has the depth—and the right pieces—to keep the Rams in the playoff picture.
Carmel finished at 15-7 last spring, losing to Arlington in the Class AA quarterfinals. Full Story
Saying ‘No’ Isn’t an Answer to the Problems Our Country Faces
The passage of comprehensive health insurance reform legislation by the House of Representatives this week means accessible and affordable health care are now within reach. From the day I took office, I have fought for health insurance reform. The cost of doing nothing is simply too high. For those of us fortunate to have coverage, our premiums have been skyrocketing. Full Story
Majority of Americans Oppose Thousands of Pages of Regulations, Massive Spending
Last month Congress passed, and President Obama signed into law, a health care bill that has profound implications for both the economy— national and local—and our personal lives. Months of prior deliberations made evident the passions on both sides of the debate and helped to give birth to a great new movement in American politics. Full Story
Worship Services
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845-628-2006
Saturday Vigil Mass. Full Story
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