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Time has come to give undefeated Army respect it deserves
If you float far enough west on the Hudson River, you’ll come across the serene setting of West Point, New York, located about an hour and a half north of New York City. West Point is home to the United States Military Academy and in turn, the home of the Army Black Knights football program. The calming landscape of upstate New York envelopes Michie Stadium — the home of Army football — and so far, has hidden the potential of America’s most intriguing team.As the SEC powerhouses of Georgia and Alabama ready for their showdown on Saturday, Army will go into...
Byrne to Hold Mahopac Town Hall Ahead of County Budget Presentation
CARMEL, N.Y.—In a continued effort to increase accountability and accessibility to Putnam County government, County Executive Kevin Byrne is inviting residents to participate in the county’s first-ever budget town hall forum, which will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. at Carmel Town Hall (60 McAlpin Ave., Mahopac). This innovative event is part of Byrne’s ongoing commitment to increasing government transparency, accessibility, and accountability for Putnam County residents."Transparency in government is critical, and I’m committed to making our county's budget process as open and accessible as possible. This town hall is a chance for...
Rockland GOP Chair Lawrence Garvey threatens lawsuit over alleged Clarkstown corruption
NEW CITY ‒ Rockland Republican Party Chairman Lawrence Garvey has put Clarkstown officials on notice — including past political allies — of his potential lawsuit accusing them of corruption involving a campaign debt payment. Garvey's legal threat comes as he fights for his political survival as chair of the Republican Party and is involved in several lawsuits, some involving Republican Party members. ...
Lewisboro Board Reviews New Zoning Regulations
LEWISBORO, N.Y. - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have met with public outcry in neighboring towns in Westchester and Putnam County in recent months, and accordingly, the zoning code changes proposed as part of the town’s new Comprehensive Plan will address this thorny topic. The topic came up in discussion on Sept. 9 at the Lewisboro Town Board’s bimonthly meeting.That discussion dovetailed with a presentation by Katie McGinn, chairperson of the town’s Comprehensive Plan steering committee, on zoning-code changes that have been proposed as part of the new Comprehensive Plan. New rules concerning BESS facilities are...
Work at Athletic Facilities and Superintendent Search Move Forward at Somers Schools
SOMERS, N.Y. - The new tennis courts at Somers High School are expected to be in “ready to play” condition by next month and folks are anxious to christen them before the season’s over.Ground was broken for the $1.4 million capital project last May.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe work should be completed by Oct. 15, according to Mike Lantier of H2M architects + engineers and Kevin Sawyer of Triton Construction Co., who gave the Board of Education a status update on Tuesday, Sept. 10.“With construction there’s always delays,” noted Christopher Platania,...
Putnam Artists and Organizations Can Soon Apply for ARTS LINK Grants for 2025
MAHOPAC, N.Y. —Putnam County-based arts and cultural organizations will soon be able to apply for ARTS LINK Community Re-Grant Program funding for 2025.In a press release announcing the grant opportunity, the Putnam Arts Council said ARTS LINK Community Re-Grants are designed to facilitate the presentation of quality art exhibitions, performances, and activities that are open to the public and take place in Putnam County in 2025.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERPublicly funded by Putnam County government and the NY State Council on the Arts, with support from the Governor's office and the...
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