Decision 2026: Putnam County Election Guide

The polls open at 6 a.m. on Tuesday for the historic midterm general election. Here's what you need to know to make your voice heard.

Mike Lawler-Cait Conley Race In N.Y.-17 Continues To Be Tight. Here's How Experts Say Each Can Win.

Veteran Hudson Valley reporter David McKay Wilson says a key for Lawler is turnout in his Rockland County base.

Early Voting For 2026 Midterm General Election Starts Saturday In Putnam County

Registered Putnam County voters can cast ballots at two sites, from Oct. 24 through Nov. 1, before Election Day.

Early Voting In The General Election Begins In Putnam County

There will be nine days when registered voters will be able to cast their ballot prior to the general election.

New York Will Invest $13.7M To Improve State Routes 17 And 52

The projects in Orange and Putnam counties are expected to provide "smoother commutes and fewer hassles," according to Gov. Hochul.

Putnam County Executive Byrne Names New Chief of Staff

Dain Pascocello previously served as Chief of Staff to State Senator Rob Rolison, whose district includes parts of Putnam County.

Putnam County Election 2024 Complete Unofficial Results

The long season of campaigning is over, the voters have spoken.

Putnam County Implements Temporary Burn Ban, Kent Fire Extinguished

County Executive Byrne, Sheriff McConville and the Emergency Services Commissioner warn that dry conditions are elevating the fire threat.

Election 2024: Putnam County Voter Guide

Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting in Putnam County for the election.

Putnam County Exec Byrne Hosts First-Ever Budget Town Hall Forum

The county executive said the meeting marked a concerted effort to increase transparency, accessibility, and accountability.

Putnam Veterans Service Agency Named Top Performer By Defense Dept.

The VSA was commended for its steadfast commitment to honoring Vietnam veterans and their families.

Security Renovations Finished At Putnam Board Of Elections

As well as assuaging election worries, officials said the upgrades also improved accessibility and modernized the BOE inside and out.

Putnam Sells Off Foreclosed Properties

The auction resulted in the approval of 144 property sales by the County Legislature.

DEC Grant For Flood Mitigation, Waterway Reconnection In Philipstown

The project will remove a flood-prone constriction just downstream of a current dam removal project, DEC officials said.

Putnam Emergency Ops Center Names 2 Public Information Officers

This is the first time the Bureau has formally trained people for external communications in and about emergencies.

Putnam County Creates Department of General Services

Centralizing expenditures and services under one department has already saved hundreds of thousands of dollars, said the county executive.

Southeast Power Outages: Dry Ice, Charging Center

Town officials will hand out dry ice courtesy of NYSEG.

Lawler Announces $10M For Infrastructure Projects In Putnam County

He was joined by local officials at Carmel Town Hall on Thursday.

Voting In The June Primary: Putnam Board Of Elections

The June primary affects all Putnam County members of the Working Families Party and Republican voters in the town of Patterson.

Maloney Moves To Paris As Ambassador To OECD

He now heads the U.S. Mission to the international Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Trailblazing 2024: County Executive Schedules Walk-and-Talks

Kevin Byrne has found the great outdoors great for informal constituent meet-ups since he was in the State Assembly.

Brewster HS Varsity Flag Football Team Heads To Playoffs

The team won the league championship and division championship this spring.

Putnam Holds Workshop For Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers

They support the county's preparedness for and recovery from disasters and other public health emergencies.

Carmel Police Awarded $162K In 2 Grants From U.S. Justice Department

The Carmel Police Department was the only law enforcement agency in New York State to receive either grant.

Tuesday Is Presidential Primary Day In Putnam County

Sample ballots for both the Republican and Democratic primaries can be found on your county's Board of Election website.

Shake-up In Putnam's Emergency Services Continues With Re-Hiring

However, just as the new Commissioner of Emergency Services isn't new to the job, neither is his new Director of Emergency Medical Services

Early Voting To Begin For 2024 Presidential Primary In Putnam County

Democrats and Republicans have voting options for the primary.

Putnam SPCA Looks To Albany For Help Enforcing Animal Cruelty Laws

"Currently, when we make an arrest, we have to have a deputy or local police officer removed from the road," Chief Ken Ross Jr. told Patch.

Southeast Offers Shredding Service For Residents

The first of two Community Shred Events in 2024 is coming up in April.

Putnam County Waives Sales Tax On Clothes Purchases Under $110

It’s going to be cheaper to shop here for clothes and shoes than it will be to go to Westchester or Danbury, the county executive said.

Putnam County Exec Byrne Sets 'State Of The County' Presentation Date

The event will be during a special meeting of the County Legislature.

Former Putnam County Executive Honored During Visit

A plaque honoring Bob Bondi's 30+ years of service in elected office was unveiled at the County Office Building.

Putnam County Hires Director Of Emergency Management

He started in the Valentine's Day snowstorm.

Putnam County's Job Fair Draws Hundreds

Some county departments have had vacancies for almost a year, the communications director told Patch beforehand.

Russo Runs for Putnam County Legislature In District 4

Lawmaker Ginny Nacerino is retiring.

Putnam County Executive Testifies About State Funding For Paving

Byrne advocated to restore a $60 million cut to the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program.

Putnam Sheriff's Office To Receive $1.37M From US Justice Department

Sen. Charles Schumer fought for years to have funds from a federal task force fighting drug-trafficking shared with local members.

Putnam To Hold First Ever County Career Expo

As the job market continues to be tight in the region, some government positions have been unfilled for a year.

Putnam County, PuMA Union Come to 4 Year Agreement

The Putnam Management Association is one of four collective-bargaining units in the county.

Putnam County Seeks Volunteers For Veterans Park Board

County officials are seeking both US military veterans and non-veterans as board members.