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Port Jervis’ 2027 budget up by two percent

PORT JERVIS – The 2027 Port Jervis city budget, as proposed by Mayor Dominic Cicalese, is a hold-the-line spending plan. The general fund comes in at $18.8 million, up from this year’s $18.2 million. The mayor said it is crafted to meet the increased challenges of the economy.

Port Jervis, NY · 1d

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Fishkill keeping fund balance while raising taxes

TOWN OF FISHKILL – Town Supervisor Ozzy Albra has produced his 2027 preliminary Fishkill Town budget that maintains a $20 million fund balance while raising Homestead property taxes by five percent, resulting in a 5.63 percent increase for homeowners outside of the village and a 6.11 percent increase for commercial properties outside of the village. A home assessed at $500,000 will see a $51.04 increase compared to 2026 taxes. A commercial property outside of the village, assessed at $500,000, will see a $79.12 increase over 2026.

Fishkill, NY · 1d
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Millerton trustees consider usage-based water billing

MILLERTON — Village trustees are considering a change to water billing and the first rate increases since 2019. Mayor Jenn Najdek presented preliminary findings from a water rate study produced by engineering firm Tighe & Bond at the Board of Trustees’ workshop meeting on Monday, Nov. 9. The study outlines a potential usage-based fee system, at a rate of $4.50 per 1,000 gallons of water used per quarter plus a flat rate based on the size of a user’s water meter.

Millerton, NY · 15h
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Veterans Day to have special meaning for children in Putnam County

CARMEL – As parades and ceremonies honor America’s military heroes across the region tomorrow on Veterans Day, Putnam Veterans Memorial Park in Kent will host an unusual activity for children ages 5–12. The Revolutionary Putnam County Committee has invited families to join the fun with “Gnome of the Brave,” a patriotic-themed scavenger hunt.

Putnam County, NY · 1d
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Amenia residents call for budget cuts

AMENIA — Concern about the current economic environment was evident as residents offered comments on the proposed 2027 budget during an Amenia Town Board meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5. The 2027 preliminary budget shows total appropriations of $3,769,844 for the General Fund and $1,577,643 for the Highway Fund, a...

Amenia, NY · 15h

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Kahng Ekes Out Legislative Win; McCracken & Russo Also Claim Victory

It’s looking like another Democrat will join the Putnam County Legislature in January, meaning there will be two on the governing body, among the seven Republicans. After three days of tallying absentee ballots in the race for Putnam County Legislature District 3, which represents the Town of Kent, Democrat Kathy Kahng claimed victory in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election against Republican Joseph Cunningham, with a reported vote tally of 2,496 to 2,463, or 50.33 to 49.67 percent, as of Friday evening when the most recent county was reported.

Putnam County, NY · 1d

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Byrne vetoes 16 legislative changes to 2027 county budget

CARMEL – Putnam County’s 2027 budget remains unresolved after County Executive Kevin Byrne vetoed 16 resolutions the nine-member county legislature approved during last month’s deliberations. Byrne delivered his 19-page revised budget report to members of the legislature at the close of business Monday at 5 p.m. advising...

Putnam County, NY · 1d

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Democrats earn big wins in 2026 elections

Democratic candidates in northeast Dutchess County scored wins alongside their state and federal counterparts. Voters cited the rising cost of living and opposition to the Trump administration’s policies as reasons for turning out. In the Pine Plains town supervisor race, transparency and police surveillance were also concerns. Pine Plains...

Dutchess County, NY · 15h

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Legislature’s Veto Power to go for Public Vote

The Putnam County Legislature last week voted to override a veto by County Executive Kevin Byrne that is – confusingly – in relation to the vote required to override certain budget vetoes. Each year, the county executive and his administrative team draft a proposed budget that he presents...

Putnam County, NY · 1d

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County Exec. Byrne Claims Victory; Yarris Awaits Absentees

With more than 42,000 ballots cast in the race for Putnam County executive, as of Friday, there was only a 458 vote difference between incumbent Republican Kevin Byrne, with 20,239 votes, and Democratic challenger Brett Yarris, with 19,781 votes. That’s 47.82 to 46.74 percent. Conservative candidate Tatiana Brahimi had...

Putnam County, NY · 1d

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McGlasson Keeps Kent Supervisor Seat; Incumbents Win in Put Valley, Southeast

Although the race for Kent town supervisor is still close, with the most recent tallying of absentee ballots showing her leading by 47 votes – 2,898 to 2,853 ballots, or 50.36 to 49.57 percent - Democrat Alex Sewell conceded to Republican incumbent Jaime McGlasson. According to the Board of...

Putnam Valley, NY · 1d

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Hell's Kitchen Tenants Rally for Right to Buy Their Own Buildings

Tenants of 438 and 440 West 45th Street gathered outside their Hell's Kitchen buildings, demanding that state and city lawmakers give renters like them the power to buy their own homes before landlords can sell to the highest bidder. The rally centered on two bills that would reshape how buildings change hands in New York: the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act and the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act.

New York, NY · 2d

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St. John’s University in central Minnesota sues New York school over ‘Johnnies’ nickname

St. John’s University in central Minnesota is suing a New York university of the same name for using its “Johnnies” nickname. The lawsuit filed this week in federal court in Minnesota says the private Catholic university in Collegeville has been calling its students and athletic teams Johnnies since at least 1900.

Queens, NY · 3d

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D.C. is a New York town: The president, next speaker and Senate majority leader grew up within 11 miles of each other—what it means for the Big Apple

Gov. Kathy Hochul already wants ‘a few more billions’ for New York, starting with a tunnel Trump says Schumer spent 20 years chasing.

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

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At Somos, New York’s political future meets Puerto Rico’s present

The annual Somos conference has long been equal parts family reunion, policy summit and political marketplace for New York’s Latino elected officials. But the 40th anniversary gathering at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan carried unusual significance this year, unfolding just days after a Democratic wave election that reshaped New York politics while forcing attendees to confront Puerto Rico’s own challenges, from drought and infrastructure strains to questions about economic development and political self-determination.

New York · 2d

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Stewart-Cousins eyes ‘progressive taxation’ push

With help from Molly Reinmann HAPPY TUESDAY. This is Nick Reisman in Albany. Massive Democratic majorities are returning to Albany in January, giving a boost to the tax-the-rich forces. I’ve got new reporting on that dynamic. Plus my colleague has the details on a New York City Council hearing next month on student sexual assault. Have news tips or just want to share what’s on your mind? Reach me at nreisman@politico.com . Driving The Day A MASSIVE MAJORITY : Legislative Democrats will come roaring back to Albany next year with turbocharged majorities in the state Senate and Assembly. They intend to use that refreshed mandate to major effect — especially when it comes to pursuing what Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called “progressive taxation.” “We’ve always looked at the ability of those with extraordinary wealth to be able to pay more, do more,” she told Playbook in an interview Monday. “That’s been something that our conference has talked about.” What those proposals will look like won’t be clear for months. But if the past is any guide , the Democrat-dominated Legislature will likely seek a suite of income tax hikes on the richest New Yorkers — changes designed to generate

New York, NY · 1d

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Disability Community Weighs Hochul’s Record After Reelection

He is usually an Education & Outreach Training and Coaching Specialist for the State Department of Health’s Open Doors by day, but on November 3, Zachary Jordan Borodkin was an accessibility coordinator, tracking barriers for voters with disabilities at a polling site in Midtown Manhattan. He noted that ten...

New York · 1d

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HEAP Offers Up to $1,086 in Heating Assistance to Eligible Families

Brooklyn families can now apply for financial assistance with winter heating costs through New York State’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which opened for the 2026-27 season on Nov. 2. State Sen. Kevin S. Parker, chairman of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, is encouraging eligible residents to apply...

Brooklyn, NY · 3d

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Mamdani distances himself from DSA’s wildest platforms during rapid-fire Fox News questioning

Mayor Zohran Mamdani once again distanced himself from some of the wildest policies espoused by leaders of the Democratic Socialists of America . Hizzoner downplayed the possibility of him getting booted out of the lefty group while claiming there’s mainstream public support to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “The thing that has been offered as a part of a litany of policy platforms that I would reject is, after last night, why would we abolish the Senate?” Mamdani told “Fox News Sunday” in a pre-taped interview. “I think what we’re seeing is that Americans across this country are facing a cost-of-living crisis,” he added. “Americans are tired of waiting. They are tired of being told that their needs are unrealistic by the very politicians who have been bought by the wealthiest people in the country.” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani once again distanced himself from key tenets of the DSA platform. AP Photo/Stephanie Rojas Mamdani privately meets with powerful lefty unions about 2028 — as he makes striking AOC admission Mayor Mamdani worked with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to secure a budget lifeline this year and childcare funding. Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul “I’m proud to

New York, NY · 2d

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NY Republican claims ‘stolen’ election after blue wave, local vote machine chaos

The only Republican on the Westchester County Board of Legislators is refusing to concede to a Democrat in his bid for reelection — claiming the election was “stolen” from him because of local vote machine chaos . County Legislator James Nolan made the wild statement as he trailed Democratic challenger Kisha D. Skipper by 246 votes in his reelection bid, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections. Board of Legislators candidate James Nolan claims the election was stolen from him in a Facebook photo post. Facebook/James Nolan Nolan, who represents portions of Yonkers, Bronxville, and Eastchester, was in position to lose his seat after days of ballot counting following a widespread programming glitch on Election Day in Westchester County that saw voting machines unable to scan paper ballots. The race was already ensnared in controversy when Skipper was handcuffed and detained by cops after a restroom brawl with Nolan’s mother at a candidates’ forum in Yonkers last month. “Following a massive countywide voting machine shutdown on Election Day, I have serious concerns about what took place, and the timing of these failures raises questions that demand answers,” Nolan said in a statement after ballots were counted

Westchester County, NY · 2d