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No opposition in Nelsonville elections
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (140+ words) NELSONVILLE " When Nelsonville's 635 residents head to the polls Wednesday they will discover that the position of mayor and village trustee has no opposition. Putnam's smallest municipality votes each year on Village Election Day in New York State as compared to…...
Putnam residents experience longest commute outside of Big Apple
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (179+ words) NEW YORK " Residents of Putnam County experience the longest commute to work outside of New York City. Census data just released indicates when it comes to average commutes, residents of New York face the longest travel times. The four New…...
Forest classroom planned for Garrison school
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (191+ words) GARRISON " When residents go to the polls to vote on the Garrison School District's 2026-27 budget in May, they will be asked to approve a $650,000 item to renovate the school's original 1908 building and a forest classroom. Superintendent Greg Stowell said students…...
Letter to the Editor: Eliminate all taxes on utility bills
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (211+ words) I would like to thank Rob Rolison for recently introducing an amendment in the New York State Senate that would suspend all utility bill taxes and surcharges for one year, along with a two-year green energy tax holiday." This proposal…...
Pre-leasing begins for downtown White Plains luxury apartment home community Juliette
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (210+ words) WHITE PLAINS- Southern Land Company(SLC), a national real estate developer of award-winning mixed-use developments and master-planned communities, has opened pre-leasing for its luxury apartment home communityJuliette, located in the heart of White Plains at 250 Mamaroneck Avenue. Juliette is slated…...
NFA grad King eager to experience March Madness
11+ hour ago (239+ words) Former Newburgh Free Academy star guard Jah'Likai King expected the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) to draw a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. However, UMBC, a No. 16 seed, learned on Selection Sunday that it…...
County helping publicize PFAS testing
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (234+ words) DUTCHESS COUNTY "County residents who rely on private wells for their drinking water can now apply for free testing of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as part of a new pilot program announced by the New York State Department of…...
Bear sighting in Putnam
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (120+ words) CARMEL- Aidan Galligan looked out of his front door Saturday and couldn't believe his eyes when a huge black bear lumbered across the family's lawn. Bears, like other wild animals, are foraging for food in the wake of the snowy…...
Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre launches “Spirit Nights” fundraiser
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (274+ words) HURLEYVILLE- The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre is launching a new community fundraising program that will allow local schools and organizations to raise money while bringing residents together for a night out. The program, called Spirit Nights, will be held at…...
Orange County 4-H opens enrollment for Spring dog training program
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (255+ words) The program, organized through Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, teaches participants the basics of dog obedience, grooming and handling while helping young people build stronger relationships with their pets. "The Orange County 4-H Team is so excited to be able…...