Odell Still Standing
Leibell still questioning validity of her petition to run in the GOP primary
Despite a challenge that could remove Mary Ellen Odell from the September 14 Republican primary, the county executive candidate remains in the fight against State Sen. Vincent Leibell—at least until next Tuesday. Full Story
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Patterson FD Chief Frank Smith christens his department’s new heavy duty rescue vehicle at a ceremony last week at fire department headquarters. Full Story
Who Should Pay for the Chamber’s HQ?
Just weeks after becoming the president and CEO of the Mahopac- Carmel Chamber of Commerce, Peter Bardunias might be on track to gain a new lakeside office, funded in part by taxpayers. While many local officials have praised the project, at least one Putnam politician has decried it as symptomatic of a culture of dependency. Full Story
Ball’s Ex-Girlfriend Decries ‘Slanders’
Lauren Pistone, an ex-girlfriend of Assemblyman Greg Ball, held a press conference last Thursday saying dirty politics were at play in the race for the 40th District senate seat. Full Story
Kent Senior Center Nixed
After more than two years of planning and spending more than $1 million, plans for the new Kent Senior Center planned for Ludingtonville Road near the Putnam- Dutchess County line are dead.
The Putnam Legislature voted unanimously Tuesday night to kill the project by regrouping and coming up with plans for a smaller and more affordable center. Full Story
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