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Three familiar faces in local government will be squaring off June 28 in a pivotal Democratic primary for the 95th Assembly seat being vacated by Sandy Galef, who is retiring at the end of the year. Vying for the key
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Two men were recently convicted in Putnam County in separate cases for killing animals. Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy said on April 26, Matthew Savinovich, 27, of Norwood, NJ, pled guilty to charges relating to the brutal killing of
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A Philipstown man was sentenced to 20 years in prison last week for killing his father and setting his home on fire in November 2019. Louis Weber IV, 21, admitted under oath to killing his father, Louis Weber III,
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A Philipstown man pled guilty Tuesday to killing his father and setting his home on fire in November 2019. Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy said Louis Weber IV, 21, admitted under oath to killing his father, Louis Weber III,
Read moreA Philipstown resident was charged Tuesday with animal cruelty for allegedly killing a bat in a cave in Putnam Valley. According to the Putnam County SPCA, it was contacted in April by an officer of the New York State Department
Read moreThe Philipstown Democratic Committee recently endorsed a slate of candidates for the 2021 election. Councilman John Van Tassel heads the ticket as candidate for Philipstown Town Supervisor. He is joined by Town Board hopefuls Megan Cotter and Jason Angell. In
Read moreThe Putnam County Department of Health will open a second COVID-19 vaccination site on Thursday in Philipstown. The site, at the Philipstown Recreation Center, will enable the county to vaccinate as many eligible people as supplies allow. The county’s first
Read moreThe Philipstown Trails Committee (PTC) recently announced the third annual Philipstown Bikes Day, scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 26. The rain date would be Sunday, Sept. 27. All are invited to join in the event by cycling, walking or participating
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Beware the hobgoblins. It’s that time of year when spooky spirits and scary ghosts cruse around the crisp fall air and just might end up on your doorstep. But not to worry. Thankfully there is a safe haven for the
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The Citizens of Philipstown recently hosted the New York State Committee on Open Government Executive Director Robert Freeman, who answered questions from local residents regarding the state’s Open Meetings Law and Freedom of Information Law [FOIL]. “All we do all
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