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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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Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne to Deliver 2025 State of the County Address

20 February 2025

RSVP at PutnamCountyNY.gov/SOTC2025 CARMEL, NY – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne invites residents, officials, and stakeholders to attend his 2025 State of the County presentation on Monday, Mar…

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne Launches Tax Survey to Gather Resident Input on Future Tax Cuts

18 February 2025

CARMEL, NY – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and his administration are seeking direct input from residents through a new six-question tax survey designed to gauge public knowledge and preference…

Putnam County, CSEA Reach 5-Year Agreement

13 February 2025

CARMEL, NY – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) announced today that they have reached a five-year contract agreement, marking the final collective…

Putnam County Reveals New Harm Reduction Vending Machine

10 February 2025

CARMEL, NY – Putnam County Department of Mental Health announced the installation of a harm reduction vending machine outside of the Department of Social Services Building, located at 110 Old Route 6…

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne Provides Testimony at NYS Joint Budget Hearing on Transportation

07 February 2025

ALBANY, NY – Yesterday afternoon, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne was selected to provide testimony at the New York State Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the 2025 Executive Budget on Transpor…

Memorial Breakfast for Late County Judge Inspires Compassionate Public Service

03 February 2025

MAHOPAC, NY - On Sunday, February 2, County Executive Kevin Byrne was joined by interfaith leaders, elected officials, synagogue congregants, and members of the greater Mahopac community for the Putn…

Byrne Holds Latest Constituent Forum in Mahopac

29 January 2025

CARMEL, NY - This morning Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne continued his commitment to transparency and accessibility by hosting a “Coffee with the County Executive” forum at Dana’s Diner in Mahop…

Byrne to NYC Mayor: Suspend Sanctuary City Laws

28 January 2025

Byrne to NYC Mayor: Suspend Sanctuary City Laws Sends letter to Mayor Eric Adams on January 23, 2025 CARMEL, NY - Earlier today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne sent a formal correspondence to…

Byrne Asks Trump to End Congestion Tax

22 January 2025

Sends letter to President Trump on January 21, 2025 asking for federal intervention. CARMEL, NY - Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has taken a strong stand against the recently implemented conges…

County Executive Byrne speaks with residents before the Sprout Brook Road Construction Project Forum on January 14, 2025.

22 January 2025

CARMEL, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne, along with representatives from the Department of Public Works, hosted a public forum to discuss the upcoming Sprout Brook Road Constructi…

County Executive Byrne Concludes Constituent Forums, Pledges to Revive Town-Hall-Style Events in 2025

15 January 2025

CARMEL, NY – Last month, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne held his final constituent forum of the year at Nelsonville Village Hall. The forum garnered participation from over 15 residents, includi…

Statement by County Executive Kevin Byrne: On Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address

14 January 2025

“While Governor Hochul’s address offered a few welcome policy prescriptions, her time in office has thus far failed to adequately address the affordability crisis squeezing the middle class and drivi…

Byrne Hires New Chief of Staff

02 January 2025

CARMEL, NY – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne today announced that Matthew Covucci, his longtime Chief of Staff, has stepped down from his role. Dain Pascocello has been hired to succeed him as Ch…

Putnam County, PCSEA Come to 5 Year Agreement

19 December 2024

CARMEL, NY – Earlier this month, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed the resolution approving the five-year Memorandum of Agreement with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Employment Association (PCS…

Putnam County Cuts Park Fees for First Responders and County Employees

13 December 2024

Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne welcomed members of the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park Advisory Board to his office to celebrate the enactment of a resolutio…

Temporary Burn Ban Comes to an End for Putnam County and New York State

04 December 2024

CARMEL, NY – The temporary burn ban implemented by Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne in response to the threat of wildfires due to severely dry conditions has expired. A subsequent state-wide burn…

Byrne Taps Barrett as Next Director of OSR

26 November 2024

Carmel, NY – Today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced the nomination of Marlene Barrett as the next Director of the Office for Senior Resources (OSR). Barrett, who currently serves as Dep…

Putnam County Adopts Working Definition of Antisemitism

21 November 2024

Carmel, NY – In a significant move to combat rising antisemitism, Putnam County has officially adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. Th…

Proclamation for CRPS/RSD Awareness Day

20 November 2024

Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed a proclamation recognizing CRPS/RSD Awareness Day, demonstrating the county’s commitment to raising awareness for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome…

Putnam County Conducts Leadership Training In Partnership with West Point Based Organization

18 November 2024

Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, approximately 50 supervisors and managers from various departments across county government participated in a full day of leadership training hosted by the renowned Th…

Private Myers Plaque Unveiling, Veterans Day Weekend

12 November 2024

Carmel, NY – On Friday, November 8, 2024, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne joined County Historian Jennifer Cassidy, Director of Veterans Services Karl Rohde, and a number of other guests at Veter…

For Immediate Release County Hosting Town Hall Forum on Fair St Project in Carmel

06 November 2024

Who: Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne County DPW Commissioner Tommy Feighery Representatives from Gianfia (Project Contractor) Residents of Carmel What: With construction on Fair Street in Car…

Putnam County Youth Bureau Seeking Nominations for Youth Awards

31 October 2024

Nominations close November 15, awarded at Youth Awards Dinner on April 10, 2025 https://putnamcountyny.gov/youth-bureau CARMEL, NY – The Putnam County Youth Bureau, in partnership with the Putnam Co…

Temporary Burn Ban in Putnam County, Kent Brush Fire Extinguished

30 October 2024

CARMEL, NY – In response to the ongoing threat of wildfires due to severely dry conditions, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has implemented a temporary burn ban. The ban was announced earlier tod…

TOMORROW Press Conference on Temporary Burn Ban in Putnam County

29 October 2024

Who: County Executive Kevin Byrne Sheriff Kevin McConville Commissioner of the Bureau of Emergency Services, Robert Lipton Town Supervisor of Kent, Jamie McGlasson Town Highway Superintendent of…

Temporary Countywide Burn Ban in Effect beginning TODAY, October 28, 2024 at 5pm

28 October 2024

Earlier today, County Executive Kevin Byrne signed an Executive Order temporarily banning most outdoor burning while the region continues to experience a prolonged lack of rainfall. The decision come…

Willitt C. Jewell’s Putnam County” Republished by County Historian’s Office

22 October 2024

BREWSTER, NY – This year, the Putnam County Historian’s Office has republished Willitt C. Jewell's Putnam County. During World War II, Jewell wrote a new history of Putnam County that appeared in 194…

Byrne Hosts First Ever Putnam County Budget Town Hall Forum at Carmel Town Hall

11 October 2024

Carmel, NY – In a continued effort to increase accountability and accessibility to Putnam County government, last night, County Executive Kevin Byrne hosted the first-ever Putnam County Budget town h…

ICYMI - Byrne Unveils 2025 Executive Budget Proposal

04 October 2024

Carmel, NY – Last night, in front of a packed crowd, County Executive Kevin Byrne presented his Executive Budget Proposal to the County Legislature at the Historic County Courthouse. In his presentat…

NYS Comptroller Completes Risk Assessment, Review and Audit of Putnam County, Reforms Already Instituted by Byrne

26 September 2024

Carmel, NY – Last week, the New York State Comptroller’s Office (OSC) published a report on their audit of Putnam County’s Recreation and Golf Course collections. The report is a culmination of month…

Byrne To Host First-Ever Putnam County Budget Town Hall Forum at Carmel Town Hall

26 September 2024

CARMEL, NY – In a continued effort to increase accountability and accessibility to Putnam County government, County Executive Kevin Byrne is inviting residents to participate in the County’s first-ev…

Putnam County Veterans Service Agency Recognized as Top Performer by Department of Defense

05 September 2024

Carmel, NY – The Putnam County Veterans Service Agency (VSA) has received national recognition from Major General Edward J. Chrystal Jr., US Army, for its exceptional work as a Commemorative Partner…

Putnam County Completes Renovations at Board of Elections

04 September 2024

Carmel, NY – Carmel, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne was joined by County Legislators, Board of Elections (BOE) Commissioners, and a large team of county employees to celebrate th…

Putnam Sells Off Foreclosed Properties, Gets Dozens of Properties Back On Tax Rolls

27 August 2024

Carmel, NY – In a significant effort to return foreclosed properties to productive use, Putnam County has successfully auctioned off a substantial portion of its foreclosed property inventory, bringi…

Putnam County Board of Elections Renovations To Be Unveiled

23 August 2024

Putnam County Board of Elections Renovations To Be Unveiled Who: County Executive Kevin Byrne Members of the Legislature BOE Commissioner Cathy Croft BOE Commissioner Kelly Primavera DPW Com…

ICYMI: Putnam County Ranked 8th Safest County in America

12 August 2024

Carmel, NY – In a report released earlier this month, US News & World Reports has named Putnam County the 8th Safest County in America. Communities across the country are ranked by a series of me…

Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services Assigns New PIOs

16 July 2024

Carmel, NY – The Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services announced the appointment of Chris Formisano and Shanna Siegel, RN, as Public Information Officers (PIOs) for the Bureau and Emergency Oper…

Putnam County Government Streamlined: Creates Department of General Services

10 July 2024

Carmel, NY – Earlier this month, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed into law the legislation that reorganizes the Departments of Purchasing, IT, and Central Services into one unified departme…

Putnam County Becomes Climate Smart Community

02 July 2024

Putnam County is one of 10 municipalities in the Hudson Valley to receive Bronze Certified status. Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced New York State’s De…

Byrne Posts Financial Disclosure for All to See

17 June 2024

CARMEL, NY – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne today unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing transparency within the county government. As part of this initiative, Byrne is proposing that cert…

The Public Health Summit Convenes in Putnam for the Eleventh Time

07 June 2024

MAHOPAC, NY—The eleventh Public Health Summit drew record crowds yesterday, while ushering in several firsts. More than 100 attendees gathered at the Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac, a new loca…

Byrne Appoints Keegan as New County Director of Tourism

04 June 2024

Carmel, NY – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has announced the appointment of Tara Keegan as the new Director of Tourism for Putnam County. Keegan’s appointment comes following the official retir…

First Ever Putnam County Youth Business Market June 9th

31 May 2024

CARMEL, NY – On June 9th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the scenic Tilly Foster Farm (100 Route 312 Brewster, NY 10509), Putnam County will host the inaugural Putnam County Youth Business Market, a uniq…

TOMORROW - Ribbon Cutting for Empire State Trailhead Access in Patterson

14 May 2024

TOMORROW Ribbon Cutting for Empire State Trailhead Access in Patterson Who: County Executive Kevin Byrne Commissioner of Planning Barbara Barosa Deputy Commissioner of Department of Public Works…

Trailblazing with Byrne Constituent Forums

09 May 2024

CARMEL, NY – Today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced the scheduling of his annual ‘Trailblazing with Byrne’ constituent forums. Each event begins with a scheduled hour of informal discus…

Putnam County Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

07 May 2024

CARMEL, NY – This week Putnam County kicked off May as Mental Health Awareness Month. This annual recognition helps to promote existing mental health resources, increase educational messaging, and ch…

Byrne in Albany to Tout Solutions to New York State’s Poor Economic Outlook

22 April 2024

Albany, NY – On Monday, April 15, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and County Legislator Erin Lee Crowley traveled to Albany to shine a light on New York State’s atrocious tax climate and shortcom…

Putnam’s Warner Sisters Historic Marker Restored

08 April 2024

CARMEL, NY – Last week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and County Historian Jennifer Cassidy joined a number of local officials in Cold Spring to celebrate the restoration of the Warner Sisters…

Putnam County Hires New Director of Emergency Medical Services

29 March 2024

CARMEL, NY – Earlier this week, Bob Cuomo began his second stint as the Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Putnam County. Cuomo returns to this pivotal role with a wealth of experience…

Putnam County BR;DGE Alliance Collaborates to Reduce Overdose Deaths

28 March 2024

CARMEL, NY – Last week, members of The BR;DGE Alliance—professionals from across sectors and over 20 organizations—came together at the Bureau of Emergency Services in Putnam. The morning focused on…

Putnam County DPW Project Portal Open for Residents

22 March 2024

Carmel, NY – With spring around the corner, several road construction projects will be coming online throughout the county, and as such, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne highlighted the new Road C…

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

22 March 2024

Brewster, NY – March 22, 2024 – April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This next month and throughout the year, the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Putnam County encourages all individuals an…

Remembering Dorothy Jewell A Woman of Cause and Community

22 March 2024

During Women’s History Month we take out some time to remember Dorthy Jewell who helped create a local history legacy. Dorothy Grant Jewell (1915-1997), daughter of Willitt C. and Frances Grant Jew…

Putnam County, PBA Come to 5 Year Contract Agreement

14 March 2024

CARMEL, NY – Earlier today, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed the resolution approving the five-year contract agreement with the Sheriff’s Police Benevolence Association (PBA). The resolutio…

Zero Sales Tax on Clothing and Footwear in Putnam

01 March 2024

Carmel, NY – Effective today, clothing and footwear under $110 purchased within Putnam County will be exempt from sales tax. Last year, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed legislation creatin…

BYRNE TO PRESENT 2024 STATE OF THE COUNTY TO LEGISLATURE ON MARCH 7

26 February 2024

Byrne To Present 2024 State of the County to Legislature on March 7th Who: Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne Members of the Putnam County Legislature Putnam County Department Heads What: County…

Bondi Visits Putnam, Plaque Honoring Service Revealed in County Office Building

23 February 2024

CARMEL, NY – On Tuesday, February 20th, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne hosted former Putnam County Executive Bob Bondi for the day with a tour of county facilities, followed by a special plaque…

Plaque Dedication Ceremony for Former County Exec Bondi

16 February 2024

Who: Former County Executive Bob Bondi County Executive Kevin Byrne County Clerk Michael Bartolotti District Attorney Robert Tendi Sheriff Kevin McConville Chairman Paul Jonke Members of the…

Putnam County Hires New Director of Emergency Management

15 February 2024

CARMEL, NY – Earlier this week, Christopher Shields started his tenure as the new Director of Emergency Management in the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services. Shields, bringing with him 20 yea…

Due to the continued impact of the current winter storm, all non-essential Putnam County Offices will be closed today, 2/13/24

13 February 2024

County Executive Kevin Byrne met with County officials early this morning to discuss the current storm and the safety of our residents and employees. At this time it was decided to close all non-ess…

We are tracking a winter storm that is expected to deliver 8” – 12” of snow during the day Tuesday, February 13, 2024

12 February 2024

We are tracking a winter storm that is expected to deliver 8” – 12” of snow during the day Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The snow is expected to begin around midnight and last throughout the day taperi…

Putnam County Career Expo Draws Hundreds

09 February 2024

CARMEL, NY – On Wednesday, February 7th, Putnam County hosted its first-ever Career Expo. The event, held at the Bureau of Emergency Services and organized by the County’s Personnel Department, was a…

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne Selected to Testify at NYS Joint Budget Hearing on Transportation

26 January 2024

CARMEL, NY – Earlier this week, represented by County Executive Kevin Byrne, Putnam County was selected to provide testimony at the New York State Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the 2024 Executi…

Byrne Proposed Policies Become Nationally Recognized Model Policies Praised by Americans for Tax Reform

19 January 2024

CARMEL, NY – Earlier this week, three of County Executive Kevin Byrne’s proposed policies were celebrated by Americans for Tax Reform, a national organization dedicated to fiscal conservatives and ta…

Putnam County Hosting First Ever County Career Expo

18 January 2024

CARMEL, NY – Putnam County Government will be hosting its first ever Career Exposition on February 7, from 3pm to 7pm at the Bureau of Emergency Services, 112 Old Route 6 in Carmel. Jobseekers and t…

Putnam County, PuMA Union Come to 4 Year Agreement

05 January 2024

CARMEL, NY –Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced the successful conclusion of negotiations with one of the County’s four collective bargaining units. On December 15, 2023, County Executive B…

Putnam County Veterans Park Board Members Needed

04 January 2024

CARMEL, NY – Earlier this week, Putnam County began accepting applications from qualified individuals to serve on the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park Advisory Board. Interested applicants should…

Kim Roberts Named Employee Recognition Program Honoree

15 December 2023

CARMEL, NY – Earlier this week, at a brief ceremony in the main lobby of the County Office Building, County Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced that Kim Roberts of the Department of Health…

REMINDER TODAY; Employee Recognition Program Winner Presentation

11 December 2023

Who: Employee Recognition Winner Kim Roberts County Executive Kevin Byrne County Clerk Michael Bartolotti Selection Committee Members Commissioner Dr. Michael Nesheiwat Personnel Director Pau…

Putnam Awards Opioid Settlement Funds to Local Agencies

07 December 2023

Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced that 5 local organizations who had applied to receive opioid settlement funds would be granted more than $700,000 in fund…

Byrne, Legislature Eliminates Sales Tax on Clothing and Footwear Under $110

22 November 2023

Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne signed legislation eliminating sales tax on clothing and footwear under $110. The resolution enacting the measure was passed unanim…

Bill Signing: County Exec Byrne Will Officially Sign Sales Tax Exemption

17 November 2023

Bill Signing: County Exec Byrne Will Officially Sign Sales Tax Exemption Who: Sheriff Kevin McConville Chairman Paul Jonke Members of the Legislature Bill Hammond, Co-Chair Putnam Community Act…

Byrne Taps Servadio as Mental Health and Social Services Commissioner

17 November 2023

Carmel, NY – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has announced the appointment of Sara Servadio as the new Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health, Social Services & Youth Bureau. Ser…

County Executive Kevin Byrne and Deputy County Executive Jim Burpoe were among the 85 volunteers supporting Guardian Revival’s 9th annual Veterans Chow Down

09 November 2023

Carmel, NY – On Sunday, November 5, County Executive Kevin Byrne and Deputy County Executive Jim Burpoe were among the 85 volunteers supporting Guardian Revival’s 9th annual Veterans Chow Down. The a…

Putnam County Cuts Taxes & Strengthens Services

09 November 2023

Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, County Executive Kevin Byrne and the Putnam County Legislature finalized the 2024 County Budget, officially enacting multiple tax reductions, making new commitments to…

Drewville Road Bridge Re-Opens Ahead of Schedule

07 November 2023

Carmel, NY – On Monday, November 6, the Drewville Road Bridge was reopened following a complete tear down and replacement of the old bridge. The project was completed a full month ahead of schedule w…

Putnam’s Food Operators Seminar Returns

03 November 2023

Carmel, NY – On Monday, October 30, more than 120 attendees, representing more than 80 different food industry-related organizations, attended the Fourteenth Annual Food Operators Seminar. The event…

Byrne Appoints Barosa as Next Commissioner of Planning

31 October 2023

Carmel, NY – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced the appointment of Barbara Barosa as the new Commissioner of the Department of Planning, Development, and Public Transportation. This appoin…

Sheriff, County Exec Unveil PCTAM.net, a New Threat Reporting Tool

18 October 2023

Full video available here. Carmel, NY – Earlier this week, as part of the Putnam County Threat Assessment Management Team’s work, Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville and Putnam County Executive…

County Conducts Alternate Emergency Operation Center Drill

18 October 2023

Carmel, NY – Earlier today, Putnam County conducted a drill activating the Alternate Emergency Operation Center. Earlier this year, officials identified the Putnam County Golf Course as the primary b…

Sheriff McConville and County Exec Byrne to Announce Threat Assessment Management Team and Reporting Tools

13 October 2023

Sheriff McConville and County Exec Byrne to Announce Threat Assessment Management Team and Reporting Tools Who: Sheriff Kevin McConville County Executive Kevin Byrne District Attorney Robert Tendy M…

Route 6N County DPW Garage Renovation Completed

12 October 2023

Carmel, NY – The Putnam County Department of Public Works (DPW) completed major renovations to their 6N DPW Garage in Mahopac. Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne joined DPW Commissioner Tommy Feighe…

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 recogn…

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 facili…

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 imp…

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 (DPW)…

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. Th…

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 pro…

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, in…

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 num…

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 w…

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. Nearly…

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 it…

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 allo…

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 resp…

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 a…

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 for…

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 r…

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 w…

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 passings…