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Byrne victorious in Putnam County Executive’s race by 332 votes

CARMEL – It was a nailbiter, but Republican incumbent Kevin Byrne has withstood a challenge from Democrat Brett Yarris and has been elected to his second term as Putnam County Executive. Absentee and affidavit ballots were counted by the Putnam Board of Elections Tuesday and Byrne, who was leading...

Putnam County, NY · 2d
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Armonk Man Believed to be Westchester’s Last Living WWII Fighter Pilot Reflects on a Life Well Lived

It’s not only that retired Capt. Peter Hahn, who is turning 103-years-old in less than two weeks, doesn’t think of himself as a hero, like most World War II veterans. The P-51 pilot also acknowledges how, despite the gravity of war, Air Force service for him, as a young man, was quite simply a thrilling experience.

Armonk, NY · 2d
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Nurses demand fair contract at PHC

CARMEL – ‘Safe staffing saves lives’ was the theme of a demonstration Thursday outside Putnam Hospital Center organized by members of the New York State Nursing Association at Northwell Health Putnam Hospital. The nurses have alleged that Northwell, which recently assumed ownership of Putnam’s lone medical center,...

Putnam County, NY · 10h
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Putnam Legislature meets tonight to override Byrne vetoes

CARMEL – Putnam Legislature will hold a special session this evening to try to override County Executive Kevin Byrne’s vetoes of 16 resolutions included in the revised budget report he submitted to the nine-member body earlier this week. Byrne said the Legislature’s proposal of “massively increasing new spending...

Putnam County, NY · 1d
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13 NCHS Student-Athletes Sign Letters To Play D-1 Sports in College

Thirteen New Canaan High School seniors on Wednesday signed commitment letters to play sports in Division I in college starting next year. NCHS Athletic Director Jay Egan said during the school’s annual ceremony for the student-athletes that it’s “a celebration of things that have been accomplished by the athletes and their families.”

New Canaan, CT · 2d

rocklandreport.com

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Ramapo Clarifies Senior Center on Haverstraw Road Is Not for Sale

The Town of Ramapo is addressing public concerns and online speculation surrounding the future of its Senior Center at 319 Haverstraw Road, emphasizing that the Town is not selling the Senior Center or its building. According to the Town, Veolia Water New York Inc. submitted an unsolicited proposal to purchase...

Ramapo, NY · 2d

fox5ny.com

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Local soccer players welcome 9-year-old boy with Down syndrome into their game

When nine-year-old Luca Marrero wanted to join an older group playing soccer at a Putnam County roller rink, the three boys welcomed him as an equal and spent over an hour playing together. His mother was so moved that she offered them money as a thank-you, but the boys kindly refused, insisting that their friendship was free.

Putnam County, NY · 2d

riverjournalonline.com

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Over 400 Gather in Westchester for “Gather for Gaza” Community Bazaar

The community-led initiative responds to compounding humanitarian disasters in Gaza, where families face severe seasonal flooding, lack of winterized shelter, and a collapsed medical infrastructure. The region currently shelters an estimated 70,000 orphaned children and remains home to the world’s largest population of child amputees. Organized by Seeds of...

Westchester County, NY · 1d

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Lake Carmel Veterans Day ceremony salutes our heroes

LAKE CARMEL – America is the greatest country on earth and Americans are free for five basic reasons: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. Silver Star recipient, Vietnam War veteran and former New York State VFW Commander Karl Rohde, who currently serves as the Director of the Putnam Office of Veterans Affairs, echoed that sentiment at Veterans Day celebrations in Lake Carmel, Carmel and Kent Wednesday.

Putnam County, NY · 1d

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Peekskill City Council Passes $59M Budget for 2027

Tax costs for city residents could have been considerably higher if not for restricted revenue funds being released for broader use in the 2027 budget. On Monday, Nov. 9, the Peekskill Common Council unanimously voted to adopt the $59.55 million operating budget for 2027 for a tax rate increase of 3.5 percent and a tax levy of 3.92 percent that translates into an increase of $107.68 per year for a single-family home assessed at $9,732.

Peekskill, NY · 2d

thesouthernnews.org

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Football falls short in home finale

The Owls ended their final home football game this season on Saturday, Nov. 7 with a 14-34 loss to Pace University, with only one more game to be played. Going into this game, Head Coach Joe Loth felt the team was in a position to win, believing their offense would outclass Pace’s defensive measures and let them take a lead and carry it throughout the game.

Pleasantville, NY · 2d

Daily Voice

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$178M Development Bringing More Affordable Housing To White Plains Now Under Construction

Construction has begun on a $178 million apartment complex in Westchester County that will bring nearly 300 new homes, retail space, and a public park close to a Metro-North train station. The development, called North White Plains, is located at 20 Haarlem Ave. and features 296 apartments acr…

White Plains, NY · 2d

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Rockland County Braces For Rain, Possible Snow, And Slick Roads Ahead Of Friday Morning Commute

Rockland County residents are being advised to prepare for potentially slippery road conditions as a period of rain is expected to move into the region overnight and continue into Friday. According to Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services, colder air moving into the region could cause rain to mix with...

Rockland County, NY · 1d

Finding The Hudson Valley

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Seven-time Grammy winner Paul Winter performs Tarrytown Music Hall, Woodstock Playhouse in December

Seven-time Grammy-winning saxophonist and bandleader Paul Winter will bring his Winter Solstice Celebration to two Hudson Valley stages this December, with the Paul Winter Consort… The post Seven-time Grammy winner Paul Winter performs Tarrytown Music Hall, Woodstock Playhouse in December first appeared on Finding The Hudson Valley .

Tarrytown, NY · 1d

hudsonvalleystylemagazine.com

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Bull Hill (Mount Taurus) Hike in Cold Spring: An Easy Quarry Trail and a Fall Walking Meditation in the Hudson Valley

Bull Hill rises directly above the village of Cold Spring, and every weekend the Metro-North platform below it fills with people carrying backpacks, trail snacks and the bright expression of New Yorkers who have decided that today they are outdoorsy. Most of them are headed for the summit of Mount Taurus, the mountain’s other name and its more glamorous one. I came for the first half mile. On a clear November afternoon I walked the Washburn Trail up to the abandoned quarry at the foot of the mountain, a small and easy Hudson Valley hike that delivers a golden meadow, a wall of ancient rock and enough stillness to rearrange an entire week.

Cold Spring, NY · 1d

MyChamplainValley.com

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PPL settles wage theft suit with $162M for NY caregivers

A federal judge in Brooklyn approved a $162 million settlement for approximately 200,000 Medicaid home care workers who accused Public Partnerships LLC of underpayment, with payments scheduled to be distributed to eligible caregivers in early 2027.

New York, NY · 1d

News 12

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Officials, advocates question Holtec’s Indian Point restructuring plan

Holtec, which owns Indian Point and is overseeing the site's decommissioning, is seeking approval from the New York State Public Service Commission to transfer certain decommissioning assets and liabilities to an affiliate known as DEAMCO while continuing to provide decommissioning services.

Westchester County, NY · 1d

hoodline.com

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Westchester's $2.7B Budget Plan Hikes Taxes 3.3%, Spares Jobs and Programs

Westchester County property owners are looking at a 3.3% property tax increase next year under a proposed $2.7 billion budget that county officials say closes a $113 million gap without cutting a single job. County Executive Ken Jenkins unveiled the spending plan on Monday, framing it as a way to protect services like youth programs, food assistance and affordable housing even as costs rise.

Westchester County, NY · 2d

914inc.com

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Industry Spotlight: Indie Bookstores in Westchester County

Local news about the companies, people and issues that impact business in Westchester County and beyond. A customer walks into a neighborhood shop with floor-to-ceiling shelves, books neatly arranged—new releases, classics, and everything in between. The owner looks up from a computer and cheerfully asks if they can help find something. Chatting ensues.

Westchester County, NY · 1d

rocklandtimes.com

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Remembering and Honoring Black Service Members

The Friends of Mount Moor Cemetery, Buffalo Soldiers of Rockland County, and the Spring Valley and Nyack branches of the NAACP held a Veterans Day service on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Mount Moor Cemetery, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, on the grounds of the Palisades Center.

Rockland County, NY · 1d