Many in the Arena
Leibell Seeks County’s Top Post
There were no brass bands; no flags waving; no public announcements on the steps of the historic Putnam County Courthouse with cheering crowds Full Story
Many in the Arena
Longtime State Senator Has Staying Power
After decades of commuting to Albany, Senator Vincent Leibell has announced his intention to become Putnam’s next County Executive. He leaves the state capital as it descends to a nadir of dysfunction and debt, hoping to maintain Putnam County’s relative strength and political health. Full Story
Carmel Tea Party Demands Reform
Putnam County never experienced such a rally!
More than 1,000 men, women, and children jammed onto Carmel’s main street last Thursday evening to express their discontent with government on Tax Day.
With loud cheers and signs held high participants attacked America’s leaders by criticizing the federal health care overhaul and calling for lower taxes. Full Story
Ball Says He Will be ‘Skunk at the Picnic’
Assemblyman Greg Ball has made it official.
The 99th District Assemblyman will be seeking the GOP endorsement next month to run for the 40th District State Senate being vacated by longtime incumbent Vincent Leibell. Full Story
Kaplowitz Blasts Ball, Seeks Senate Seat
Democratic Westchester Legislator Michael Kaplowitz—who this week announced his intention to seek the 40th District State Senate seat now held by State Senator Vincent Leibell—has accused Assemblyman Greg Ball—who intends to run for the seat on the GOP line—of “deception and outright fraud” by using Assembly-paid mailings for political use. Full Story
Murphy, Borkowski Also Vie for Leibell’s Post
On Wednesday, Somers Town Supervisor Mary Beth Murphy and former Southeast town judge James Borkwoski added their names to the list of those seeking the 40th district state Senate seat being vacated by Vincent Leibell. The two Republicans join Assemblyman Greg Ball in vying for the party line; Westchester legislature Michael Kaplowitz has announced he is seeking the Democratic nod. Full Story
Mahopac Masseuse Arrested for Promoting Prostitution
Apparently more than massages were being offered at a Mahopac massage parlor. Full Story
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