Southeast’s new highway chief swings himself right back out of office. Tilly Foster decides to give wind power another whirl. A freshman Assemblyman hopes to nudge an ethics probe along. Bikers ride for kids with heart defects. An old watering hole isn’t likely to make a comeback. And a local soldier touches base.

Also, memo to Omar: Pitching wins ballgames.

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Southeast highway chief’s exit ends probe

Windmill restoration under way at Tilly Foster Farm

Bikers set to ride for kids with heart defects

Owners reject new cafe at former Guinan’s

Marine in Afghanistan dreams of home

Officials lose $1 million for seniors. Families score a deal on new homes. A judge OKs supervisor’s alcohol treament. Highway workers fight for their jobs. And police ID a man found dead in Brewster.

Just another ordinary week where the country begins.

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Brewster state police ID body found in woods in July

4 Putnam highway workers fight to save jobs from budget cuts

Judge: Rights did not violate plea deal

Putnam loses $1 million for senior center construction

Lottery picks buyers of below-market-priced housing in Philipstown

Putnam Valley’s aerial show downs Briarcliff

Voters sent a resounding message in the 99th Assembly District race, a message that changes little as the incumbent fended off a challenge for the GOP line by his opponent on the Democratic line.

Political signs are few people’s favorite form of advertising, but that doesn’t mean it’s OK to make them say whatever you want, as one aspiring politico found out in Carmel. Meanwhile, Southeast Supervisor Michael Rights says he is getting the help a court mandated, but prosecutors say he shopped around for a less restrictive alcohol treatment program.

Speaking of Southeast, if you were thinking of raising a ruckus at Town Hall, think again. Armed deputies are standing sentinel to ensure the orderly conduct of town business. You might want to save it for the county anyway, in light of a proposed 6.9% tax hike for 2009.

In Putnam Lake, fire struck a family home, but thankfully no one was injured. And The Journal News kicked off the new school year by chronicling a new Carmel teacher’s first day on the job.

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It was a run-of-the mill week in the race for the 99th Assembly District, which is to say, it was an off-the-wall week. Who’s ready for Primary Day?

A Putnam Valley mom is anxiously awaiting word about a son in faraway trouble. Speaking of Putnam Valley, Lake Oscawana was the site of a valiant rescue after a little girl got all tangled up. And in Carmel, the county’s only hospital opened the doors on its newest expansion.
With that said, here’s the week that was.

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