Vets Across Area Fight Against Cutbacks at Montrose VA

A rally highlighted the value of the Montrose campus to veterans both young and old, and emphasized the need to keep and enhance services.

Release: Justin Wagner Nabs Major Statewide Endorsement

Press release from New York State Senate Candidate Justin Wagner.

Putnam Officials to Open 50-Year-Old Time Capsule Tuesday

A number of awards will also be distributed at the event.

Odell Unveils Updated Courthouse, Welcomes New Commissioner of Health

The first and only person to serve in the position stepped down in October 2011.

Town of Southeast Implements Summer Hours

They are in effect until Labor Day.

Village Boards to Attend Training This Week

Brewster's Comprehensive Plan will be one of the topics at hand.

Agenda: Brewster Board of Trustees to Meet

Village of Brewster Clerk Peter Hansen provided the information listed below Wednesday morning.

Obama on Same-Sex Marriage: Local Officials Weigh In

Patch spoke with leaders around Putnam. Add your opinion to the comments section below.

Several Brewster, Southeast Bridges Featured in TJN [POLL]

The report dubs many of the structures as "problem bridges."

POLL: Should Brewster/Southeast Enact a Plastic Bag Ban?

A Westchester municipality recently banned plastic bags at retailers. Should the Village and/or Town follow suit?

Brewster Officials to Meet, Discuss Vision for Village [POLL]

Tentative goals include replacing underperforming properties, making the community more walkable and maintaining infrastructure.

Home From War with TBI, Vet Battles DUI Rap

In a Peekskill case with potentially broader implications, an ex-marine maintains a traumatic brain injury, the scourge of today's battlefields, left him unjustly accused of being unfit to drive.

Odell: Release of Parolees is State's Responsibility [POLL]

She said that closed psychiatric hospitals in the region would make for "safe living arrangement for released prisoners."

Putnam Board of Elections Releases Unofficial Primary Results

Just about 1,500 voters cast ballots across 28 districts.

Putnam and Westchester Police, Advocates Fight to Keep Kids Safe [VIDEO]

Several police departments and advocacy groups in New York are working on preventing child abuse.

Town Board to Host Public Hearing on Sign Ordinance [POLL]

It's scheduled for 7:30 tonight.

Tax Time: Last Minute Tips for Filing

Relax, do your research, collect your docs and get help. Here are most-missed deductions and tips from an H&R Block expert.

Report Names Putnam Healthiest County in State [POLL]

Westchester came in seventh.

Sad Lessons from the U.S. Soldier’s Afghanistan Rampage

The boogeyman was real for one family. Does it make any difference that the family was in Afghanistan and the boogeyman was us?

VIDEO: Katz Announces Candidacy for State Senate

He made the announcement Monday morning in front of the Putnam County Historic Courthouse in Carmel.

Village Starts Planning for Budget Season

A draft budget will be available March 20.

Nominate Local Champions of Open Government

Hurry to get your nominations in for Sunshine Week!

Wanted: Oldest Putnam Resident

The search is part of the effort to celebrate the county's 200th birthday.

Deadline Approaches for Listing Southeast's Biggest Issues

Those interested in submitting feedback have until Tuesday to email their responses.

Wanted: Historic Sites Commission Member

A spot opened up earlier this month. Applicants should have their materials in by March 6.

Village, Town to Utilize State Alert System [POLL]

Officials are hoping to hold a meeting on the topic next month.

Wanted: Southeast Planning Board Member

A spot opened up earlier this month. Applicants should have their materials in by end-of-business on Feb. 20.

Village to Hold Informational Meeting on Blight Study Wednesday Night

Clerk Peter Hansen sent the following via email.

Should New York Throw Iraqi War Veterans a Heroes Parade? [POLL]

Some are asking why Iraqi War veterans have not got the same kind of ticker tape fete that the Giants received yesterday.

Birmingham to Wrap Up Time on Legislature

He was first elected to the body in 2003. His current term expires at the end of this year.

Village Presence at Southeast Court Leads to New BPD Hire [VIDEO]

An agreement between Brewster and Southeast calls for one Village officer to oversee court, but two have been assigned during recent sessions.

Local Planned Parenthood Reps Discuss Komen Decision [POLL]

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure has stirred up controversy for withdrawing donations used to pay for breast cancer screenings from Planned Parenthood.

Ball to Present $100,000 Check for New Track at BSF Gala

It's been years since the Brewster team has been able to host a home meet.

Organizers Waste No Time Planning Village Events for Spring, Summer

They're seeking filmmakers and sponsors to participate in a September festival.

POLL: Weighing Pros, Cons of Filling Town Board Seat

Last week's meeting was the first that followed the new format: a work session followed directly by a voting meeting.

Highway Department to Wrap Up Debris Collection [POLL]

Last day is Monday.

Cuomo Budget Calls for New Pension Tier, Partial State Medicaid Takeover

Mandate relief, which benefits local governments and schools, a major part of the package.

State of the Town: Supervisor Maps Out Road to Restoration

His plans include adjusting fuel costs, stopping open space purchases and more.

Village, Town Officials Kick Off New Year with 3 Agreements

Elected leaders are working together when it comes to sharing certain services.

Unanimous Vote Lands Gross on Legislature

The agenda for the upcoming Southeast Town Board meeting includes a discussion on "filling the vacancy of the Town Board Council position."