Property Tax Cap without Mandate Relief Called ‘Insane’
Officials on the state, county and local level agreed Monday that a property tax cap was needed in New York State in order to put a ceiling on rising property taxes — yet such a cap without substantive mandate relief would result in total chaos. Full Story
Mesmerizing!
Birds of Prey Attract Thousands
Thousands of people converged on the Green Chimneys School campus Sunday for Putnam County’s 19th annual Birds of Prey Day.
More than 100 hawks, falcons, owls, and eagles were on display along with giant reptiles and even wild animals from Africa. Full Story
Dangerous Rescue in Putnam
In the annals of rescues by the Cold Spring Fire Company, the save Friday night off a nearly sheer rock face will undoubtedly rank as one of the best. Full Story
Lawmakers Delay Lease, Cite Leibell Uncertainty
The Putnam Legislature has failed to approve a lease allowing for the relocation of the Patterson senior citizen program to the Lawlor Building, the town’s former municipal center that was renovated by the Hudson Valley Trust. Full Story
Mahopac Offense Slowed by Shen’s Standout Defense, Netminder
Indians’ state title run derailed in 8-5 loss
MAHOPAC—Faced with a physical, stifling defense – and perhaps the best goalkeeper the team has faced all season – the Mahopac High lacrosse team’s standout season came to an end Saturday, as Section 2 champ Shenendehowa raced out to leads of 5-1 at halftime, and 6-2 after three quarters, en route to an 8-5 victory in the NYS Class A regional final at the University of Al Full Story
Brewster Track and Field Excels at State Qualifier Meet
Carr wins Class A title, Dinardo, Bottalico, Taylor, Hodge also shine
BREWSTER—The Brewster High track and field team turned in some outstanding performances at last weekend’s NYS Qualifier Meet at White Plains High School, highlighted by Charlie Carr’s first-place showing in the 1,600. Full Story
After Solid Season, Bears Fall to John Jay
BREWSTER—From the beginning of the year, the Brewster High softball team relied on its defense as it piled up wins, but in Tuesday quarterfinal loss to John Jay-East Fishkill, the Bears defense let them down. Full Story
Indians Hoped For More After .500 Season
Petrone All-Section and All-League, D’Ambrosio and Haight All-League
MAHOPAC—With a record of 9-10- 1, the Mahopac High baseball team may have fallen short of its expectations this year, but there’s certainly plenty for the Indians to feel proud. They went into Class AA playoffs as the 12th seed and gave fifth-seeded Fox Lane High all it could handle in a hard-fought game. Full Story
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