2010 is going to be an interesting year for politics in Putnam County. The sides are lining up for a couple of Legislative seats and the race for the County Executive's seat. On the legislative side the Republican machine is gunning to shoot down one of its own, Tony Fusco, trying to remove the...
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Mahopac businessman establishes exploratory committee in NY-19
MAHOPAC – Putnam County businessman Thomas DeChiaro Wednesday announced that he has set up an exploratory committee for the 19th Congressional District. He is a Republican.
The only announced GOP candidate to challenge Democratic incumbent John Hall is Nan Hayworth.
DeChiaro, 47, who owns the Winery at St. George in...
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“You’re in charge of communications for a congressional campaign. Your candidate is frugal, perhaps to a fault, and doesn’t want to spend a penny of the hard-won dollars he gained by working the phones. You need a poll, but he doesn’t want to pay for one.
“There’s a local state Senate candidate who’s getting ready...
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1. Declare a moratorium on all home evictions. Not one more family should be thrown out of their home. The banks must adjust their monthly mortgage payments to be in line with what people's homes are now truly worth -- and what they can afford. Also, it must be stated by law: If you...
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The Sheriff's candidates went at it again last night at the Carmel/Kent Chamber's candidate's forum at McCarthy's in Kent. They came late, well after the rest of us had given our presentations and were getting ready to leave. In the end I think the best way to go is to have them duel with...
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Named for American Indians who lived in the region, Wiccopee was also known as Johnsville for a time before reverting to its original moniker. Its historic business district ran along Fishkill Hook/Hook roads, south of Route 52.
In all, 19 buildings in Wiccopee, including the hamlet's 1825 Methodist Episcopal Church, are included in the town's...
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Kent voters face packed ballot
Michael Risinit
mrisinit@lohud.com
KENT – Candidates for two Kent Town Board seats seemed to agree on many issues this week at a forum inside Lake Carmel Community Center.
Sharing services among municipalities to save money received a thumbs-up, including from Jeff Green, a registered Green Party member running on...
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