Voters Approve School Budgets
Each of Putnam’s six school districts approved fiscal spending plans Tuesday despite reductions in staffing, slashes in state aid, uncertainty in Albany, and the prospect of increasing property taxes.
Brewster, Carmel, Mahopac, Putnam Valley, Haldane, and Garrison voters all said yes to budgets in the wake of difficult economic times. Full Story
Bondi Bows Out
Putnam County Executive Robert Bondi has ended months of speculation by announcing his intention to retire at the end of his current term. Full Story
GOP Backs Borkowski for 99th District Assembly Seat
Former Southeast Town Judge James Borkowski has won the GOP nomination for the 99th District Assembly seat being vacated by Greg Ball. His victory comes just a week after ending his State Senate bid to enter to the Assembly race. Full Story
Ball Contends Local State Senate Caucus is ‘Illegal’
Wednesday night’s Republican caucus to select a candidate to succeed State Senator Vincent Leibell in the 40th District has apparently reached a stalemate. Full Story
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