‘Time to be Courageous’
Leibell says we do not need to build a mosque at Ground Zero to prove we are tolerant
Tuesday afternoon, in front of the historic County Courthouse steps in Carmel, and a crowd of about 30 supporters, State Senator Vincent Leibell criticized the proposed mosque near Ground Zero, the site of the September 11 terrorist attacks in Manhattan. Full Story
Going Silent in the War of Words
Elections Commissoner and county Republican chairman Anthony Scannapieco has written a letter to local media outlets, declaring that he won’t be responding to “any of the infantile rantings of State Senator Vincent Leibell.” Full Story
Somers Supervisor Murphy Seeks Leibell’s Senate Seat
Positioning for Power
Mary Beth Murphy, who is seeking the 40th state senate seat being vacated by Senator Vincent Leibell, believes she embodies the remedy for the ills afflicting New York State government. Full Story
Man Charged with Poisoning Wife
A Lake Carmel man is facing manslaughter charges for killing his wife in their Larchmont Road home by poisoning her with methanol—a solvent used in anti-freeze, fuel, and cleaning materials. Full Story
Sheriff’s Office Gets High Marks from Citizens
A majority of Putnam County residents are satisfied with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, according to a recent survey. Full Story
Life According to Jim Borkowski, Candidate for Assembly
Drink a cup of coffee, do some tai chi, take a cold shower, and you are raring to go. This is the recipe for success according to Judge Jim Borkowski. He used to be the Southeast Town Justice and now he is running against Dr. Steve Katz for the 99th Assembly District seat in the September 14 Republican Primary. Full Story
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