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Republican Wins Somers Supervisor Race, Democrat Takes Cortlandt Post, Peekskill Elects Mayor Republican Wins Somers Supervisor Race, Democrat Takes Cortlandt Post, Peekskill Elects Mayor
Republican Wins Somers Supervisor Race, Democrat Takes Cortlandt Post, Peekskill Elects Mayor The votes have been counted in Northern Westchester and there are several new faces set to take office. In Peekskill, Cortlandt, and Somers, new leaders have been chosen after they declared victory on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Earlier story - Republican Challenger Kevin McConville Defeats Robert Langley In Putnam County Sheriff Race In Somers, Republican Robert Scorrano topped Democrat Stephanie Keegan 3,668 to 2,412, while in Cortlandt, incumbent Councilman Richard Becker held his seat easily, taking 60 percent of the vote over Republican challenger Laurie Abbate Ryan. …

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by Zak Failla
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Republican Challenger Kevin McConville Defeats Robert Langley In Putnam County Sheriff Race Republican Challenger Kevin McConville Defeats Robert Langley In Putnam County Sheriff Race
Republican Challenger Kevin McConville Defeats Robert Langley In Putnam County Sheriff Race A highly contentious and hotly contested sheriff’s race in Putnam County wound up in a resounding win for the Republican challenger. In his third time running for the position, challenger Kevin McConville won over incumbent Sheriff Robert Langley with more than 57 percent of the vote on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Earlier story - Putnam Sheriff 'Clears The Air' After Phone Call Recording With Carmel Supervisor Released McConville garnered 12,222 (57.4 percent) of the vote, versus Langley’s 9,074 (42.6 percent) to claim the victory. “All through this campaign I have had the pleasure of meeting reside…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Putnam Sheriff's Deputies Cited For Lifesaving Action Putnam Sheriff's Deputies Cited For Lifesaving Action
Putnam Sheriff's Deputies Cited For Lifesaving Action Three Putnam County Sheriff's Office deputies were honored as "First Responders of the Month," for January by State Sen. Pete Harckham. The ceremony, which honored three deputies Randel Hill, Andrew Kristan, and Benjamin Levine, was held during a ceremony last week at the Putnam Sheriff's Substation in Cold Spring. The three were honored with State Senate proclamations for lifesaving action while responding to an incident on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, involving an upset individual with behavioral health problems threatening a family member with a knife.  “Here are three individuals w…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: 'Use Your Best Judgment' On Thanksgiving Gatherings, Putnam Sheriff Says COVID-19: 'Use Your Best Judgment' On Thanksgiving Gatherings, Putnam Sheriff Says
Covid-19: 'Use Your Best Judgment' On Thanksgiving Gatherings, Putnam Sheriff Says When it comes to friends and families gathering to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley is only asking that hosts take proper precautions and “use their own best judgment” to avoid the spread of COVID-19. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an Executive Order that limited indoor gatherings in a private residence to no more than 10 people, which went into effect on Friday, Nov. 13, throwing disarray into many Thanksgiving plans. In response, there was some defiance and backlash, with some upstate sheriffs proclaiming that they would no…

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by Zak Failla
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Putnam County Sheriff Speaks Out On $12M DiPippo Settlement Putnam County Sheriff Speaks Out On $12M DiPippo Settlement
Putnam County Sheriff Speaks Out On $12M DiPippo Settlement Another high-ranking official in Putnam has spoken up about the $12 million settlement reached between the county and Anthony DiPippo, who was twice convicted of raping and killing a 12-year-old girl before being acquitted at a third trial. Earlier this month, officials announced that they had reached a settlement with DiPippo, who was acquitted in 2016 after spending two decades behind bars. Earlier story - Putnam County Exec Hits Back At DA For Outrage Over $12M DiPippo Case Settlement The decision proved divisive, with Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy blasting the settl…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Help Bag Hunger Event Held At ShopRite In Carmel Help Bag Hunger Event Held At ShopRite In Carmel
Help Bag Hunger Event Held At ShopRite In Carmel Officials from all areas of government gathered to help ShopRite celebrate more than 20 years of giving back to the community during a "Help Bag Hunger," event. Those pitching in and showing off their bagging skills included Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley, County Executive MaryEllen Odell, and Town of Kent Supervisor Maureen Fleming.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Putnam Sheriff Schedules Town Hall Meetings Putnam Sheriff Schedules Town Hall Meetings
Putnam Sheriff Schedules Town Hall Meetings The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department wants to know what concerns you in your community, and how they can better serve the people they are tasked with protecting. Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley announced that his department will be hosting a pair of Town Hall meetings, seeking to find out how they can better address the needs of the community. The first Town Hall Meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Old VFW Hall on Kemble Avenue in Cold Spring. The second will be held a week later at the same time, on Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Bureau of Emergency Ser…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Drunk Motorist Assaults Area Sheriff After Fleeing From His House Drunk Motorist Assaults Area Sheriff After Fleeing From His House
Drunk Motorist Assaults Area Sheriff After Fleeing From His House At the height of the intense storm that hit the Hudson Valley on Tuesday, May 15, Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley spotted a stranger trespassing on his property in the town of Philipstown. Of course, being the sheriff, Langley went to investigate and met up with 33-year-old Brant D. Carter, who pulled away at a high rate of speed when he realized who he was talking to, the Sheriff's department announced on Tuesday, May 29. Langley jumped into his police vehicle and was able to follow Carter to Route 9 at Cross Road where Carter pulled over in compliance. Langley approached the vehicle …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Putnam County Welcomes 52 New American Citizens Putnam County Welcomes 52 New American Citizens
Putnam County Welcomes 52 New American Citizens Putnam County recently welcomed 52 new American citizens. Joining a recent citizenship ceremony and celebration were the Sheriff Robert Langley, County Executive MaryEllen Odell and other elected officials including Robert Tendy, Michael Bartolotti, Art Hanley and Victor Grossman.

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