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GOP Establishment Picks Leibell Over Odell
Primary battles begin for county executive, legislature

   By Eric Gross It was a landslide victory for State Senator Vincent Leibell over Putnam Legislator Mary Ellen Odell at Thursday’s GOP nominating convention. Full Story
Odell Challenges Leibell
Assemblyman Ball, Sheriff Smith announce support for legislator’s surprise candidacy

   Sen. Leibell looks forward to ‘respectful exchange of ideas’ with fellow Republican Full Story
002p1.jpg Birds of Prey Day

   Plans are proceeding this week for Birds of Prey Day. Green Chimney’s 18th annual extravaganza, featuring more than 150 raptors, takes place June 6 on the Green Chimneys campus at the Southeast- Putnam Lake line. Full Story
003p1.jpg Hayworth By a Landslide

    Nan Hayworth has taken the GOP nomination for the 19th Congressional District by storm. The Mt. Kisco resident crushed her opponents Tuesday at the Republican nominating convention in Mahopac by a five to one margin. Full Story
Ball Defeated at GOP Caucus

    State Assemblyman Greg Ball’s quest to become the region’s next State Senator received a blow when Somers Town Supervisor Mary Beth Murphy defeated the two-term lawmaker by a 2-1 margin. Full Story
Dunn Conviction Called a ‘Sad Day for Law Enforcement’

    Putnam Chief Assistant District Attorney Christopher York called it a “sad day for law enforcement” after a 12-member jury found Deputy Sheriff Barbara Dunn guilty of seven felony counts of perjury. Full Story

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