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Camarda Moves For Another Taxpayer Handout

PATTERSON CROSSING REALTY COMPANY, LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York, having offices at 1699 Route 6, Suite 1, Carmel, New York 10512 (the “Company”), has requested that the Agency … [...]

State Expands Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area

The Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) has expanded by a third with New York state’s acquisition of a 261-acre property in Putnam County prized for its wildlife habitat and water quality protection. The property, known as North Hollow, i… [...]

Town of Kent Leafletting Law Struck Down

ROBINSON v. TOWN OF KENT ERNEST L. ROBINSON, III, Plaintiff, v. TOWN OF KENT, DARREN CEA, sued in his individual capacity, and THOMAS CARROLL, sued in his individual capacity, Defendants. No. 09-CV-9027 (CS). United States District Court, S.D. New York… [...]

State expands Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area

State expands Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area PATTERSON – The State Department of Environmental Conservation has acquired 261 acres of property in Putnam County to be added to the Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area.DEC Commissioner Joe Martens came to Patterson Tuesday to make the announcement. He said adding North Hollow to the management area was accomplished with federal grant money and a private donation.

via State expands Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area.

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FEMA Comes to Putnam County

FEMA now has scheduled mobile disaster relief offices in Putnam County: (Tea Baggers and “No More Handouts!” Republicans need not apply.) September 20, 21, 22 North Highland Fire Co. 504 Fishkill Road Cold Spring, NY  10516 September 24, … [...]

News That Matters – The Coming Apocalypse

There’s a Democrat, Alan Schneider of Kent, in the race but I know nothing about him other than that he has deep pockets, deep enough to take out ads in the Leibell Times touting his community involvement over the years. That’s probably enough since hi… [...]

Eastern Putnam County Hosts Southeast and Patterson Primary Debates | The Examiner News

Two potential public positions did not take the floor for Monday’s debate. Republican county executive hopeful MaryEllen Odell and Patterson town supervisor challenger Capasso chose not to participate.

via Eastern Putnam County Hosts Southeast and Patterson Primary Debates | The Examiner News.

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Putnam County exec eyes veto of sales-tax reduction legislation | The Journal News | LoHud.com

CARMEL — Putnam County Executive Paul Eldridge may veto a measure that forces the county to wean itself off a dependence on its increased sales-tax rate with surplus sales-tax money.

Eldridge said erasing the extra point of sales tax Putnam is allowed to collect each year could place a greater burden on property taxes. But the legislator that sponsored the measure, which was recently passed by a 6-2 vote, characterized the county executive’s concern as a "false choice."

via Putnam County exec eyes veto of sales-tax reduction legislation | The Journal News | LoHud.com.

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No Country For Sane Men – Some Things I Have Noticed

“There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old’s life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally … [...]

News That Matters – An Open Letter to the Carmel Town Board

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I know your minds are on many issues that are more important than public safety. Issues such as picking up the pieces of the Leibell puzzle and trying to figure out what your future holds with MaryEllen Odell as your new county executive, and how many … [...]