The Putnam County Legislature passed a resolution last week asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto legislation that would advance state water protections, specifically, greater protection of the state’s “Class C” streams. The state legislation, which passed in both the Senate
Read MoreResidents living under the vast web of jet flight paths near the Westchester County Airport voiced their growing frustrations, including complaints and accusations, at a Sept. 6 public forum held at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center. The county’s in-person meetings
Read MoreAfter years of planning, safety and aesthetic improvements on Pleasantville’s Manville Road, including removal of the slip lane that funnels traffic from Memorial Plaza, is finally about to begin. The village has obtained the required highway work permit from the
Read MoreNew Castle fire commissioners voted last week to proceed with a $13.4 million King Street firehouse referendum that if approved by voters would expand the facility and include critical infrastructure on the second floor without completing a full build-out. The
Read MoreA heated exchange started off last week’s New Castle Town Board work session about the town’s Form Based Code that has long been a political point of contention. On the agenda was a resolution to formally abandon the Form Based
Read MoreMore than 100 people and several local fire departments gathered last Saturday afternoon to honor volunteer firefighter Sean Carroll who died in a fire in his family’s home early on Thanksgiving morning last year. Carroll was 26 years old and
Read MoreFor the City of Peekskill, the battle against crime and gun violence was just bolstered by significant funds received through grants totaling $100,000. The grants were secured by New York State Senator Pete Harckham (D-Lewisboro) and are being awarded to
Read MoreA group of Republican candidates and local Putnam County officials joined Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R-Mahopac) in front of the Putnam County Courthouse in Carmel Monday to urge for public safety and criminal justice reforms. Byrne, who is running unopposed to replace
Read MoreA comprehensive solar energy systems ordinance was unanimously amended last week by the White Plains Common Council. The ordinance is expected to impact future solar panel installations capable of generating more than 1,000 kilowatts of electricity. Solar panels convert sunlight
Read MoreAfter more than a decade of service, Jeffrey Econom, Pleasantville’s superintendent of Public Works and village engineer, will retire at the end of the month. The announcement was made at last week’s Village Board meeting. “I’ve enjoyed working for government,”
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