FBI DIGGING IN PATTERSON
Patterson subpoena comes just weeks after FBI probe of county government
The Courier has learned that last week the Federal Bureau of Investigation requested unknown documents from the Patterson Town Hall.
On Wednesday afternoon, David Raines, the fire code chief, confirmed to the Courier the veracity of some of the rumors of a federal investigation that had begun swirling through Putnam. Full Story
How Far Would You Travel to See This?
New York State Budget Woes—First in a Series
As New York State drowns in debt and taxes continue to rise in what is America's tenth most highly-taxed county, many Putnam taxpayers are wondering whether their money has been wisely spent. In the coming weeks, the Courier will highlight a variety of government expenditures so that readers may know more about what politicians do with public dollars. Full Story
Property Assessment Becomes a Tale of ‘He Said, He Said’
Carmel Town Assessor Paul Jonke told the Courier that an error in the assessment of a Stoneleigh Avenue property was not his fault. On April 21, the Carmel Town Board consented to reduce the property’s sewer and water district charges from $378,780 to $207,274.40. Full Story
Strong Team Chemistry Boosted Rams
Rojas, Shilling earn All-Section honors; Anderson, Viola, Harlin named All-League
CARMEL—Good team chemistry and strong senior leadership are the two biggest areas Carmel High baseball manager Bob Shilling points to when talking about his team's 2010 spring. Full Story
Lack of Consistency Slowed Indians, who Close Spring at 11-7
Brandofino named All-American; Thompson, Bernabo take All-Section honors
MAHOPAC—Despite the offensive talent on the team, the Mahopac High boys lacrosse team struggled to find consistency this season. The Indians outscored nearly every opponent in the second half, but slow starts put the team (11-7, 3-2) in a tough halftime spot too often to overcome. Full Story
Kennedy Girls Struggled with Inconsistency, Closed at 5-11
Mante, Ferris, Torchia named ALHM
The John F. Kennedy High School girls lacrosse team endured a tough season despite making it to the first round of the playoffs, where the Gaels were defeated by Briarcliff 17-7.
The Gaels ended the season with an overall record of 5-11, including a 0-7 record in League 1-B. Full Story
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