By Abby Luby and Rick Pezzullo Democratic incumbent congressmen Sean Patrick Maloney and Jamaal Bowman coasted to victories in their party’s primary Tuesday night. Less than an hour after the polls closed, Maloney was declared the winner in the 17th
Read MoreDemocrats in most of northern Westchester and Putnam County’s new 17th Congressional District are faced with a choice that has become emblematic of the party’s internal struggle. Support five-term Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, a party centrist by all accounts who
Read MoreHistorically, the congressional mid-term election is often seen as a boon for the party that is in the minority. With Democrats holding the White House and razor-thin majorities in the House and Senate, it isn’t surprising multiple candidates are vying
Read MoreTwo years ago, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-Yonkers) ousted longstanding Democratic congressman Eliot Engel in the race for New York’s 16th Congressional District, a significant victory for the party’s progressive contingent. Now, the freshman congressman faces three opponents vying to unseat
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 MoreAssemblyman Kevin Byrne (R-Mahopac) announced plans Monday to visit, speak with and tour a multitude of county and local government offices from inside and outside Putnam County to solicit ideas and best practices. Byrne, who is virtually assured of being
Read MoreBy Sherrie Dulworth Is there new light on old history in Yorktown? Lynn Briggs had heard recurring speculation: Had Yorktown’s Underhill Farm site been associated with the Underground Railroad, the movement that helped numerous people escape slavery in the pre-Civil
Read MoreEmpty promises and a lack of progress on a new Par 3 golf course in Jefferson Valley forced teed off Yorktown officials to take action last week. After being updated about continued delays and unresolved issues at the facility on
Read MoreCarmel businessman Greg Ellner prevailed over Pat Sheehy Tuesday in a Republican primary for the District 5 seat on the Putnam County Legislature being vacated by retiring Legislator Carl Albano. According to unofficial results from the Putnam County Board of
Read MoreWestchester County Legislator MaryJane Shimsky (D-Dobbs Ferry) scored an impressive victory over six-term incumbent Assemblyman Tom Abinanti in the 92nd Assembly District’s Democratic primary Tuesday night. With 100 percent of the districts reporting, Shimsky won by more than 900 votes
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