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“Remember that Putnam County is home. Regardless of what may make us different as individuals, it is our respect for each-other as neighbors, our desire to step up and serve, to lend a hand, and leave this beautiful county better off than we found it. That is what makes this place so special. It is with that in mind that we as a county government are here to serve, and will always serve, with a desire to do better.” - Kevin M. Byrne | Putnam County Executive

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Fall Prevention Week Kicks Off; County Agencies Provide Tips, Events and Classes

20 September 2023

CARMEL, NY—Each year in September, the National Council on Aging, the Putnam County Office of Senior Resources and the health department join with countless organizations around the country to reco...

Koehler Senior Center Renovations Completed

19 September 2023

Carmel, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne revealed major renovations completed at the William Koehler Memorial Senior Center. Speaking to dozens of residents just outside the faci...

Emergency Preparedness Month Observed for Twentieth Year; County Agencies Collaborate on Prep

01 September 2023

CARMEL, NY—As recovery and rebuilding efforts continue in Putnam County following recent summer storms and flooding, the significance of being prepared for emergencies has taken on a new level of i...

Byrne Taps Feighery As DPW Commissioner

25 August 2023

Carmel, NY – This week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne officially announced his appointment of Thomas “Tommy” Feighery as Putnam County’s new Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (DP...

Volunteers to Walk in Fight to Prevent Suicide on September 10th

21 August 2023

Putnam County, NY – Next month, volunteers from Putnam County are joining the quarter of a million people who are walking in towns across the United States to draw attention to suicide prevention. ...

Putnam County Probation Launches New Job Preparedness Programming Initiative

15 August 2023

Carmel, NY – Putnam County has successfully launched a new job preparedness initiative in the Probation Department. The "Ready, Set, Work! Program” is an innovative initiative aimed at empowering p...

Byrne Announces Plans for New Fire Training Center

09 August 2023

Carmel, NY – Today, County Executive Kevin Byrne announced his intention to construct a new state-of-the-art Fire Training Center in Putnam County. The new facility will replace the former center, ...

NYS Offering Emergency Assistance for Homeowners in Putnam

09 August 2023

Carmel, NY – Earlier today, New York State announced an emergency assistance program for homeowners affected by severe flooding last month. Governor Hochul pledged up to $3 million for those in a n...

Putnam County Opens Opioid Settlement Fund RFP

04 August 2023

Carmel, NY – Today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced that local organizations may now apply to receive opioid settlement funds that the County received as part of a landmark settlement...

Byrne Hosts Town Hall on Peekskill Hollow Road Construction Project

04 August 2023

Carmel, NY – Last night, County Executive Kevin Byrne hosted a town hall style meeting to address Putnam Valley residents about the much-anticipated Peekskill Hollow Road construction project. Near...

Confronting Disinformation with Facts & Responsible Decision Making

01 August 2023

No one in local government asked for this national migrant crisis, but tragically, decades of inaction by our federal government amplified by dishonest and underhanded moves by politicians placed i...

Byrne Joins Gillibrand to Highlight Anti-Fentanyl Trafficking Legislation

31 July 2023

“The opioid epidemic remains the public health crisis of our lifetime, and the pervasiveness of fentanyl in communities across the country has only exasperated the problem. We cannot continue to al...

Statement from Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne

27 July 2023

“Judge Lyle’s decision to dismiss New York City’s lawsuit in State Supreme Court against Putnam County is welcome news. This lawsuit was merely another dishonest attempt by the City to foist its re...

Honoring Restaurants Who #ThinkDIFFERENTLY on Anniversary of ADA

27 July 2023

Carmel, NY – Yesterday, on the 33rd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne joined Putnam Independent Living Services (PILS) at ...

Scattered Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threat this Afternoon into Evening July 25th 2023

25 July 2023

An approaching disturbance will bring potential for scattered severe thunderstorms and scattered areas of flash flooding this afternoon into evening. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued fo...

Byrne, Gillibrand Meets with Biden Senior Advisor on Flooding and Infrastructure

24 July 2023

Carmel, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne met with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senior Advisor to President Biden and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu for a...

ICYMI: Major Disaster Declared in Putnam Following Floods

24 July 2023

Carmel, NY – Following a request for assistance made by Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and local town supervisors and village mayors, Governor Hochul’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration...

Putnam County Announces School Bus Safety Program

20 July 2023

Carmel, NY – Today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced a new partnership with BusPatrol America to launch a new safety program to safeguard students and tackle illegal school bus passing...

County Executive Hosting Town Hall in Putnam Valley

19 July 2023

Who: Putnam County Executive KevinPutnam Valley Supervisor Jacki AnnabiLegislator Bill GouldmanRepresentatives from ELQResidents of Putnam Valley What: County Executive Byrne will host a constitue...

Dutchess, Putnam Counties Partner on Teen Driver Safety Program

17 July 2023

Carmel, NY – The Putnam County Youth Bureau and the Dutchess County Division of Youth Services have collaborated on the “Parents as Driving Partners” initiative, aimed to foster safer driving habit...

Full Text of Signed "Rule of Law" County Resolution and Message

17 July 2023

Today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed Resolution # 151 (2023) declaring Putnam County a “Rule of Law” County. Attached to the signed resolution is an approval message to further documen...

Putnam County Enters Recovery Phase from Recent Storm and Flooding

17 July 2023

Carmel, NY – Following severe flooding from this week’s storms, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has directed that efforts shift to focus on recovery. The County Executive’s office, the Putnam C...

Historian’s Office and County Exec to Unveil Susan B Anthony Historic Marker

13 July 2023

Who: Putnam County Historian Jennifer Cassidy Putnam History Museum RepresentativesPutnam County Executive Kevin Byrne What: The Putnam County Historian’s Office and Putnam History Museum invite ...

Putnam County Declares State of Emergency Due to Flooding

10 July 2023

Carmel, NY – Earlier today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne declared a State of Emergency in response to the significant flooding that occurred as a result of severe storms that began on July 9...

All Putnam County Government Offices, with the exception of essential services will be opening on a 2 hr delay for Mon 7/10/23

10 July 2023

After meeting with the ICS Team and evaluating the impact of the severe storms, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has delayed the opening of all Putnam County Government Offices with the exceptio...

Putnam County Reorganizes Highway & Facilities into Department of Public Works

06 July 2023

Carmel, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed into law the reorganization of the Putnam County Highway and Facilities Department into the Putnam County Department of Public Wor...

New Sign at County Veterans Residence

30 June 2023

Carmel, NY – Earlier today, County Executive Kevin Byrne and Legislator Amy Sayegh unveiled a new sign at the Senator Vincent Leibell Veterans’ Residence of Putnam County. The Veterans’ Residence, ...

County Legislature Advances Legislation to Make Putnam A Rule of Law County

27 June 2023

Carmel, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne personally presented at the Rules Committee of the Putnam County Legislature, chaired by Legislator Toni Addonizio. The committee voted u...

Putnam County Selects New Contractor for Peekskill Hollow Road Bridges & Road Re-Construction Project

23 June 2023

Carmel, NY – Earlier today, County Executive Kevin Byrne announced that a new contractor has been selected to resume major construction required for the completion of the Peekskill Hollow Road brid...

Putnam County Executive Requests & Welcomes New York State Comptroller’s Office for Risk Assessment of Putnam County Government

20 June 2023

Carmel, NY – Earlier this year and throughout last year’s transition period, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne engaged in a variety of discussions with the New York State Comptroller Tom Dinapoli...

Putnam County Hosts Inaugural Juneteenth Ceremony

20 June 2023

Carmel, NY – Today, Putnam County celebrated its first-ever Juneteenth Ceremony, a momentous occasion honoring the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The event took place at the Veterans M...

Byrne Appoints New Director of Real Property Tax Services

13 June 2023

Carmel, NY – Today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne officially announced the appointment of Patricia “Trish” McLoughlin as the new Director of Real Property Tax Services. With over 30 years of ...

Putnam County Board of Ethics Members Confirmed

09 June 2023

Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, the Putnam County Legislature officially confirmed the appointments of Hon. Paul Eldridge, Roderick Cassidy, Hon. John Sweeny, Hon. Barbara Scuccimarra, and Joseph D...

Byrne Appoints New Finance Commissioner

07 June 2023

Carmel, NY – This week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne officially announced Michael Lewis as the next Commissioner of Finance. Lewis has been serving Putnam County as Chief Deputy Finance Comm...

Byrne Visits Roaring Brook Lake Community

07 June 2023

Carmel, NY – Over the weekend, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne was invited to speak with residents of the Roaring Brook Lake Property Owners Association in Putnam Valley. Byrne gave a brief upd...

Byrne Recommended Nominee to MTA Board To Be Confirmed by Senate

06 June 2023

Carmel, NY - The New York State Senate is set to confirm Neal Zuckerman, County Executive Kevin Byrne's recommended nominee, to serve as the Putnam County representative on the Metropolitan Transpo...

Reitz Commemorative Plaque Placed at B.E.S.

01 June 2023

Carmel, NY – Last week, a commemorative plaque in honor of the late Putnam County Court Judge James Reitz was unveiled at the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services. Judge Reitz was a dedicated...

Putnam County SeniorCorps Recognition Brunch Honors “Senior of the Year”

25 May 2023

Carmel, NY - The Putnam Office for Senior Resources hosted its annual Volunteer Recognition Event, honoring the dedicated volunteers of the Putnam SeniorCorps program. The event took place at the P...

Putnam County Veterans Celebrated on 30th HV Honor Flight

25 May 2023

Carmel, NY – On Saturday, May 20th, 10 Veterans from Putnam County embarked on the Hudson Valley Honor Flight’s 30th Mission. Among the distinguished passengers were two county employees from the V...

Putnam County Executive Byrne Press Briefing Regarding Migrant Crisis

24 May 2023

Carmel, NY – Earlier today, at a bi-partisan press briefing, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne joined Dutchess County Executive Bill O’Neill (R), Town of Fishkill Supervisor Ozzy Albra (D), and a...

Byrne Declares State Of Emergency In Putnam

22 May 2023

Byrne Declares State of Emergency in Putnam With regards to the unfolding migrant crisis in the Hudson Valley. Carmel, NY – Today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne executed and filed a State o...

Household Hazardous Waste Event Draws Hundreds

19 May 2023

Carmel, NY – Earlier this month, the Putnam County Health Department, in collaboration with Radiac Environmental Services, successfully hosted a Household Hazardous Waste event at Fahnestock State ...

Putnam Urges NYC and State to Be More Transparent During Migrant Crisis

12 May 2023

Carmel, NY – Yesterday, following a call with New York City Mayor Eric Adams and County officials throughout New York, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne sent a letter (see attached) to the Mayor’...

New Parking Lot Open at Croton Falls Metro North Station

09 May 2023

Carmel, NY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the grand opening of a customer parking lot at the Metro-North Railroad Croton Falls station. The new lot includes 450 s...

Putnam Moves Peekskill Hollow Road Project Forward

03 May 2023

Votes for bonding option and announces new bid advertisement Carmel, NY – Last night, the Putnam County Legislature voted to authorize the County the option to bond up to $4 million to cover addit...

Putnam Creates Office For Individuals With Disabilities

03 May 2023

Putnam Creates Office for Individuals with Disabilities Reaffirms commitment made to ThinkDIFFERENTLY. Carmel, NY – Following measures proposed in Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne’s 2023 State...

Putnam County Now Receiving 911 Texts

01 May 2023

Carmel, NY – Today, the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services has officially began accepting text-to-911 service for the county. This new service is available for all wireless customers and is...

County Executive Byrne & Sheriff McConville " Inspect Troops" Of George Fischer Middle School

28 April 2023

Carmel, NY – Earlier today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville joined students from George Fischer Middle School during the early part of their 5th annua...

Historic Markers Restored by County Historian’s Office and Sheriff’s Community Work Program

28 April 2023

Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, numerous historic markers throughout Putnam County were reinstalled after having been restored by individuals involved with the Community Work Program out of the Cou...

Byrne & Slater Tout Solutions to New York State’s Poor Economic Outlook

24 April 2023

Video of his remarks are also available here: Albany, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne joined members of the State Assembly, including Assemblyman Matt Slater, to shine a ligh...

Byrne Taps Internal Candidate as New Deputy Director of OSR

14 April 2023

Carmel, NY – This week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne officially announced the hiring of Marlene Barrett as the new Deputy Director of the Putnam County Officer for Senior Resources (OSR). Ba...

Putnam County Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

13 April 2023

Carmel, NY – This week marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and Putnam County is taking the opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of our 911 dispatchers. These indiv...

Byrne Taps Lipton to Serve as Emergency Services Commissioner

07 April 2023

Carmel, NY – This week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne officially announced his intention to name Robert “Bob” Lipton the Commissioner of the Bureau of Emergency Services (BES). Lipton has bee...

Putnam County Approves Funding of Prevention Council

05 April 2023

Prevention Council funding was proposed by Byrne in his 2023 State of the County Carmel, NY – Last night, the Putnam County Legislature voted to approve a number of proposals put forth by County E...

$2 Million Putnam County Facilities Improvement Fund Creation Approved

05 April 2023

Following proposal in 2023 State of the County, Byrne’s Plan to Fix County Buildings moves forward Carmel NY – Last night, in a unanimous vote, the Putnam County Legislature approved Putnam County...

April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month

05 April 2023

Brewster, NY – April 4, 2023 – April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Putnam County encourages all individuals and or...

Putnam County Takes Top Spot Among Healthiest Counties in New York State

04 April 2023

Carmel, NY – Putnam County has been ranked the healthiest county in New York State in the recently released County Health Rankings and Roadmaps. Created by the University of Wisconsin Population He...

Putnam County Youth Bureau Expands Teen Driving Court

31 March 2023

Carmel NY – Earlier this year, the Putnam County Youth Bureau announced the expansion of the Putnam County Teen Driving Court, a diversion program targeting ticketed youth drivers, to the Town of P...

Janice Dean Visits Putnam County Seniors Luncheon & OSR Staff

16 March 2023

Janice Dean Visits Putnam County Seniors at Luncheon and OSR Staff Carmel NY – Yesterday, Janice Dean attended the Putnam County Office for Senior Resources’ (OSR) St. Patrick’s Day Senior Lunche...

As a reminder, all Putnam County facilities with the exception of essential services, are observing a delayed opening of 2 hours for Tuesday March 14, 2023

14 March 2023

All Putnam County facilities with the exception of essential services, are observing a delayed opening of 2 hours for Tuesday March 14, 2023. Putnam County Employees that would normally report to w...

Important Information from County Executive Kevin Byrne

13 March 2023

We are monitoring a storm that will develop during the evening hours from Monday, March 13, 2023 through the morning Tuesday, March 14, 2023. In response, all County facilities, with the exception ...

Important Weather Message from County Executive Byrne for Tuesday February 28, 2022

27 February 2023

We are monitoring a storm that will develop during the evening hours from Monday, February 27, 2023 through the morning Tuesday, February 28, 2023. In response, all County facilities, with the exce...

BYRNE TO PRESENT 2023 STATE OF THE COUNTY TO LEGISLATURE ON MARCH 9

27 February 2023

County Executive Byrne will deliver his State of the County for the year 2023 to the County Legislature and the public in accordance with the County Charter. Space is limited. Please Click here to ...

Putnam County Enacts Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers

24 February 2023

Carmel NY – Yesterday at an official local law signing event, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed a new law that provides a 10% property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and voluntee...

BOARD MEMBER(S) NEEDED

22 February 2023

Putnam County is accepting applications from qualified individuals to serve on the Putnam County Board of Ethics. Interested applicants should please submit a cover letter and resume to The Office ...

BYRNE TO SIGN LEGISLATION GRANTING TAX EXEMPTION TO LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS AND AMBULANCE VOLUNTEERS

22 February 2023

Who: Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne Bureau of Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner Bob Lipton County Legislative Chairman Paul Jonke Members of the County Legislature Members of Local Vo...

Putnam Opposes Theft of Federal Medicaid Dollars from County Governments

16 February 2023

Carmel NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne joined County Executives from across the state along with New York City Mayor Eric Adams in sending a letter opposing Governor Kathy Hochu...

Putnam County Reinstates Employee Recognition Program

15 February 2023

CARMEL, NY – This week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced the revival of the Employee Recognition Program by re-hanging the County’s Employee of the Year plaque in the main entrance of ...

Putnam Restructures Budget, Saving Taxpayers Tens of Thousands

09 February 2023

CARMEL, NY – Last night, the Putnam County Legislature authorized a budget reallocation request by Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne to restructure the executive branch in order to streamline and...

Byrne’s First Town Hall Draws Dozens of Attendees

07 February 2023

CARMEL, NY – Over the weekend, on Saturday, February 4, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne hosted his inaugural ‘Coffee with the County Executive’ event, a town hall forum held at the Lake Carmel ...

Putnam County Goes Red for Heart Month and Wear Red Day

06 February 2023

CARMEL, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne officially proclaimed February 3, 2023 as Wear Red Day in Putnam County. As part of this campaign the County Executive directed that the ...

Join us for Coffee with the County Executive Saturday February 4th at Lake Carmel Fire Department

01 February 2023

Coffee with the County Executive Saturday, February 4th 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lake Carmel Fire Department 851 Rt.52, Carmel Kevin will be available (with free coffee) to meet with the resid...

Putnam County to Push for Property Tax Deduction to Local Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers

19 January 2023

CARMEL, NY – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne is advocating for the adoption of new legislation that will cement a property tax deduction program for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers...

Putnam County Emergency Responders Save Trapped Horse

19 January 2023

CARMEL, NY – At approximately 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the newly formed Putnam County Technical Rescue Team and the Patterson Fire Department were requested to assist the Croton Falls ...

Byrne Joins Cornell Cooperative in Creating Educational Opportunities for Youth

17 January 2023

CARMEL, NY – In one of his final acts as an Assemblyman, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and representatives from Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Putnam County met to announce his office...

Kevin Byrne Sworn In as Putnam County Executive

04 January 2023

CARMEL, NY - On December 30th, 2022, at Carmel High School’s Casey Hall, Kevin Byrne was sworn-in as Putnam County Executive. He took the Oath of Office among hundreds of attendees from the communi...

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