Putnam County News

Posted: May 10, 2023 in In the News

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Kevin Byrne Sworn In as Putnam County Executive

Posted: January 5, 2023 in Community, Elections

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 community, surrounded by family. A lifelong county resident, and graduate of Carmel High School, Byrne comes to the office after 3 terms of […]

Putnam County Executive-Elect Kevin Byrne Announces Incoming Administration Appointments

Posted: December 23, 2022 in Community, In the News

(Friday, December 23, 2022) Putnam County, NY – Today, Putnam County Executive-Elect Kevin Byrne announced numerous key appointments for his incoming administration. Those appointments include Compton Spain as County Attorney, Thomas “Tommy” Feighery as Deputy Commissioner of Highway & Facilities, John Tully as Director of Purchasing, and Robert “Bob” Lipton as Interim Commissioner of the […]

Forever Grateful to the People of NY’s 94th Assembly District: A Letter from Assemblyman Kevin Byrne

Posted: December 19, 2022 in Community

“When I first ran for the New York State Assembly, I vowed to bring a new generation of leadership to Albany.  I pledged that my team and I would work relentlessly to address the affordability crisis, protect our families, and stand up for our active military, veterans and first responders. As I look back on […]

Byrne Secures $50,000 Grant for CoveCare Center Facility Improvements in Putnam County

Posted: December 16, 2022 in Health, In the News, Life

December 15, 2022 / Carmel, NY – Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C – Mahopac) visited CoveCare Center in Carmel, NY on Thursday afternoon to announce that he is securing a $50,000 state grant to assist in funding needed upgrades to their facility which is presently leased to CoveCare by the county government. The funding will […]

Byrne Secures $150,000 in Additional State Funding for Town of Carmel & Carmel Police Department

Posted: December 15, 2022 in First Responders, Health, In the News, Public Safety

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C – Mahopac) visited the Carmel Police Department on Wednesday morning to meet with Carmel Police Chief Anthony Hoffmann, Carmel Supervisor Michael Cazzari and Deputy Supervisor Robert Schanil to announce the disbursement of three New York State grants secured by Byrne between 2018 and 2021 to assist the town. Each grant was valued […]

Yorktown FD Celebrates Purchase Of Rescue Drone with State Grant Secured By Byrne

Posted: December 13, 2022 in First Responders, Public Safety

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C – Mahopac) joined Yorktown Supervisor and Assemblyman-Elect Matt Slater at Yorktown Heights Fire Department to meet with Chief Tim Mentrasti, Dive Lieutenant Tim Collins, and Junior Corp. Committee Chairman Martin McGannon to view their newly acquired under water drone/remote operating vehicle (ROV). The purchase of the drone, which is utilized […]

Putnam County Executive-Elect Byrne Taps James “Jim” Burpoe as incoming Deputy County Executive

Posted: December 7, 2022 in Elections, In the News

(TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2022) Putnam County, NY – Today, Putnam County Executive-Elect Kevin Byrne announced the appointment of James “Jim” Burpoe as Deputy County Executive for the incoming Byrne Administration. Burpoe has an extensive background in both the public and private sectors, leading government and businesses in implementing cost-savings and efficiency measures.  Burpoe currently serves […]

Byrne Brings Back $25K For Patterson Library

Posted: November 30, 2022 in Education

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C – Mahopac) is pleased to report that Patterson Library has received an additional $25,000 in state aid secured by the Assemblyman through the State Education Department’s bullet aid program (E01075 passed the Assembly on 6/3/2022). Bullet aid grants are delivered to hundreds of libraries across New York through a program […]

Byrne Wins Election As Next Putnam County Executive

Posted: November 10, 2022 in Elections, In the News

Pledges to Implement Bold Vision for County’s Future, Hit the Ground Running in January (Thursday, November 10, 2022- Putnam County, NY) Assemblyman Kevin Byrne secured a resounding victory Tuesday night to officially become Putnam County’s next County Executive. While the win was no surprise as Byrne ran unopposed, the official results indicate Putnam County is […]

Byrne & Serino Celebrate Completion and Designation of Putnam Valley First Responders Bridge at Pudding Street

Posted: October 24, 2022 in First Responders, Infrastructure, Public Safety, Transportation

Putnam Valley, NY – On Friday, October 21st, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref-Mahopac) and Senator Sue Serino (R, C, I-Hyde Park) joined first responders, other state and local officials, and residents by the Taconic State Parkway-Pudding Street Overpass to designate the recently completed overpass as the “Putnam Valley First Responders Bridge.” Earlier this year, […]

Investigate Hochul’s ‘Pay-to-Play’ Scheme!

Posted: October 19, 2022 in Ethics & Corruption, In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) is condemning the silence from Assembly Democrats on Gov. Hochul’s  pay-to-play deal giving a COVID-19 testing contract to Digital Gadgets, LLC after receiving a large donation from its founder and CEO. A contract was awarded to the company to the tune of $637 million without a competitive-bidding process. The tests cost the state on average […]

Physician Assistants Week Celebrated with PAs & Byrne

Posted: October 12, 2022 in Health

Carmel, NY / Wednesday, October, 12, 2022 – Joined by physician assistants, doctors and administrative staff from Putnam Hospital, Nuvance Health, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Marist College’s PA program and the New York State Society of Physician Assistants, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne presented a special legislative resolution he passed in Albany to proclaim October 6-12 as […]

Byrne Welcomes ACCE to Hudson Valley at Putnam County Luncheon

Posted: October 4, 2022 in In the News, Taxes

September 29, 2022 – Southeast, NY: Assemblyman Kevin Byrne, state chair of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) for New York, and representatives from the American City County Exchange (ACCE) successfully partnered to host a special legislative luncheon with a variety of county and local government officials from Putnam, Westchester, Orange and Dutchess counties to […]

Incoming Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne Announces Transition Team

Posted: October 3, 2022 in Community, Elections

Experts Join Byrne to Develop Action Plan, Assess County Government Monday, October 3, 2022 – PUTNAM COUNTY, NY – Kevin Byrne, the unopposed Republican and Conservative Party candidate for Putnam County Executive, has announced the formation of his county transition team. Over the last several months, Byrne has hosted a variety of outdoor constituent forums […]

Byrne Celebrates Summer Reading Challenge with Local Students

Posted: October 3, 2022 in Education

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (Mahopac) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of his 2022 Summer Reading Challenge. This year, over twenty-five students from both Westchester and Putnam Counties participated in the program, which requires children to read for at least 15 minutes every day for forty days during the summer to continue developing their literacy […]

Investigate Hochul’s Alleged COVID-19 School Test Kit ’Pay to Play’ Scheme

Posted: September 27, 2022 in In the News

Assemblymen Kevin Byrne (Mahopac) and Michael Lawler (Pearl River) joined several local elected officials and parents in front of the Putnam Supreme & County Court in Carmel, NY to call on Attorney General Letitia James to open an investigation into the Hochul Administration awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in state contracts to one of […]

Byrne Opens Campaign HQ for Putnam GOP Slate

Posted: September 16, 2022 in In the News

On Friday, September 9th at the former Smalley’s Inn restaurant in Carmel, NY, Republican Putnam County Executive candidate and current Assemblyman Kevin Byrne was joined by fellow Republican candidates and supporters to celebrate the grand opening of his campaign headquarters which will be available for all Putnam County GOP candidates for the November general election.  The grand […]

Putnam County Joins Byrne to Shed The Meds

Posted: September 14, 2022 in In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) is pleased to announce the success of his annual Shed the Meds event in Putnam County on Tuesday, September 13th at the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. Byrne was joined by local partners including Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, the Prevention Council of Putnam, the Carmel Police Department, and the Putnam County Legislature. Over 50 pounds of unwanted […]

Byrne Joins Colleagues to Call For Hearing on Administration’s Questionable COVID-19 Test Purchases

Posted: September 13, 2022 in In the News

In light of recent news reports of the governor awarding COVID-19 test kit contracts to campaign donors at higher prices, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) joined Republican Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) and Assemblyman Ed Ra (R–Franklin Square) in requesting an immediate public hearing of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee to investigate the state’s COVID-19 spending. […]

Putnam Sheriff’s Deputies Endorse Byrne for County Executive

Posted: August 3, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements, First Responders, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 / Carmel, NY – The list of endorsements for Kevin Byrne’s Putnam County Executive campaign continues to grow with addition of the strong local endorsement from the men and women of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Dept. Police Benevolent Association (PBA). The PBA has a proud long history of representing deputy sheriffs […]

Byrne Rolls Out Municipal Government Tour Seeking New Ideas to Improve County Government

Posted: July 18, 2022 in Health, In the News

Monday, July 18, 2022 / Mahopac, NY – Recognizing there is still an election for Putnam County Executive in November, but also fully appreciating the opportunity presented by having no formal opponent, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne has announced his plans to visit, speak with and tour a multitude of county and local government offices from inside […]

Byrne & Harckham Honor Atomic Veterans at Bridge Naming

Posted: July 14, 2022 in Community, In the News, Veterans

(Full video of press conference can be viewed here) Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) and State Senator Peter Harckham (D,WFP-South Salem) hosted a ceremony on Tuesday morning at Woodlands Legacy Field in Yorktown Heights, NY to announce the naming of a pedestrian walking bridge which crosses over the Taconic State Parkway in honor and memory of our […]

F.O.P. Continues to Stand with Byrne

Posted: July 13, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements, First Responders, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

July 13, 2022 / Mahopac, NY – The New York State Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.), the nation’s oldest and largest national association of law enforcement professionals, has officially joined the long list of first responder organizations to endorse Kevin Byrne for Putnam County County Executive. Assemblyman Byrne has consistently secured the support of the […]

Victory for Election Integrity

Posted: June 27, 2022 in Elections

           June 27, 2022 / Brewster, NY – Today, the Richmond County State Supreme Court made a ruling backing up arguments made by plaintiffs and further reinforcing Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s public position that only American citizens should vote in New York elections. Earlier this year, in response to New York City’s constitutionally-dubious decision to pass legislation […]

First Day of Summer: Byrne, First Responders, County & Town Officials Promote Boater Safety

Posted: June 21, 2022 in In the News

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) was joined at MacDonald Marine in Mahopac, NY on Tuesday morning by representatives from the Town of Carmel, the Carmel Police Department, the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department’s Dive Team, the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department, the Putnam County Legislature, MacDonald Marine and Mahopac Marina to promote awareness for boater & water […]

Byrne Sheds the Meds in Yorktown

Posted: June 17, 2022 in Drug Crisis, Environment

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) is pleased to announce the success of his annual Shed the Meds event in Yorktown on Thursday, June 16 at the Yorktown Police Department. Byrne was joined by local partners, including Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, Alliance for Safe Kids, the Yorktown Police Department and members of the Yorktown Town Board. […]

Police Association Endorses Byrne for Putnam County Executive 

Posted: June 14, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements, First Responders, Public Safety, Workers

June 13, 2022 / Mahopac, NY – This week the Affiliated Police Associations (APA) of Westchester endorsed Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s candidacy for Putnam County Executive. In a letter to Byrne announcing the endorsement APA President Keith Olson wrote that “I am proud to inform you that the Affiliated Police Associations of Westchester (APA) has enthusiastically endorsed […]

Westchester Police PBA Endorses Byrne for Putnam Exec.

Posted: June 12, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements, First Responders, Public Safety

June 11, 2022 / Mahopac, NY – Layering endorsement on top of endorsement, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne, the unopposed Republican & Conservative Party Candidate for Putnam County Executive, has received another powerful endorsement from the law enforcement community. Earlier this month, the Westchester County Police PBA joined numerous other organizations to issue their full endorsement of […]

Youth Recognized at Byrne’s Assembly Art Show

Posted: May 27, 2022 in Community, Education

On Thursday, May 26, 2022, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne was pleased to announce the top six best in show from this year’s 94th Assembly District Art Competition at a reception hosted by the Putnam Arts Council in their gallery located in Mahopac. The contest, first initiated by Byrne and the Putnam Arts Council in 2021, offers middle school […]

Assembly Passes Bill Honoring Judge Reitz

Posted: May 25, 2022 in Community

Albany, NY – Two weeks ago, on New York State Senator Pete Harckham successfully passed legislation dedicating a courtroom in the Putnam Supreme and County Court after Putnam County Court Judge James F. Reitz, and earlier this week on Monday, May 23rd Assemblyman Byrne passed it through the Assembly Chamber without opposition. Byrne & Harckham’s bill […]

Byrne Urges State Task Force on Domestic Terrorism to Get to Work

Posted: May 18, 2022 in Equality, First Responders, In the News, Public Safety

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) joined Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay and members of the Assembly Republican Conference today calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to convene a meeting of the state Domestic Terrorism Task Force (DTTF). In a letter to Hochul and the Commissioner of the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Rossana Rosado, Republican members urged the division […]

Byrne: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the 2022-23 NYS Budget

Posted: May 9, 2022 in Taxes

After another marathon budget week in Albany, the Assembly, Senate and Gov. Hochul finally came to an agreement and finished the state’s 2022-23 budget. Due at midnight on Friday, April 1, the complete budget was not passed until approximately 9:30am on Saturday, April 9th. Any private sector job or business loses when it fails to […]

Building Trades & Carpenters Back Byrne

Posted: April 25, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements

April 25, 2022 / Mahopac, NY – Last week, the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters announced its endorsement of Assemblyman Kevin Byrne to serve as Putnam County’s next County Executive.  Scott Smith, Business Manager of North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC) Local 279, added “Our Council represents over 28,000 members who are dedicated to their […]

Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA)

UWUA 1-2 Backs Byrne

Posted: April 24, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements

April 24, 2022 / Mahopac, NY – Assemblyman Byrne, Republican & Conservative Party candidate for Putnam County Executive is excited to report his campaign has received the powerful endorsement of the UWUA Local 1-2. Byrne celebrated the endorsement by praising the utility workers and the union’s membership. ”The hard-working men and women of the UWUA […]

Byrne Secures Spot On Ballot to Become Putnam’s Next County Executive Unopposed

Posted: April 13, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements

April 13, 2022 / Mahopac, NY – Last week, while Assemblyman Kevin Byrne was in Albany working on the state’s budget, his campaign for Putnam County Executive filed its candidate petitions, including approximately 2,000 signatures from Republican and Conservative party voters, with the Putnam County Board of Elections. The filing deadline for candidates seeking the […]

Fix Bail Reform!

Posted: March 30, 2022 in First Responders, In the News, Public Safety

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac)recently joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, other members of the state Legislature, and a large delegation of law enforcement officials and district attorneys to call for an immediate fix of bail reform. Byrne is adamant that public safety be considered a number one priority for New Yorkers this year and fixing bail reform is the most direct […]

Bipartisan Coalition Continues Push For Justice For COVID-19 Nursing Home Victims

Posted: March 23, 2022 in Health, In the News, Life, Seniors

“We Will Not Forget” ALBANY, NY—Friday, March 25th, marks the two-year anniversary of the state’s deadly order that sent COVID-positive patients directly into New York’s nursing homes. While the now disgraced former Governor and his Administration continue to argue that the order had no impact on the rate of COVID fatalities in these facilities, data […]

Only American Citizens Should Vote In Our Elections!

Posted: March 21, 2022 in Elections

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac), alongside Assembly MinorityLeader Will Barclay and their Republican colleagues, today rallied to call for increased electionintegrity and protection from foreign influence. In response to efforts from New York City andother states, including Vermont, that would enable non-citizens to vote in local elections, Byrnehas introduced legislation which would amend the state’s Constitution […]

Assembly GOP Renews Call for Investigation of State’s Nursing Home Pandemic Policies

Posted: March 18, 2022 in Health, In the News, Life, Seniors

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) and Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac), the Ranking Minority member on the Assembly Health Committee, issued a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Dr. Mary Bassett, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health, urging them to review the state’s response to COVID-19 and make the necessary changes […]

Assembly GOP Call For Review Of DOH Policies After Nursing Home Audit

Posted: March 17, 2022 in Ethics & Corruption, Health, In the News, Seniors

          Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) and Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac), the Ranking Minority member on the Assembly Health Committee, issued a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Dr. Mary Bassett, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health, urging them to review the state’s response to COVID-19 and make […]

Putnam’s Workforce Back Byrne As Next County Executive

Posted: March 14, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements, In the News, Workers

Marchm 14, 2022 / Mahopac, NY : For the first time in recent memory, the CSEA is weighing in to voice its strong support of a candidate for Putnam County Executive. Earlier this week, the membership of the CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO recommended and their elected board voted to issue their union’s strong endorsement […]

Local Roads & Transportation Infrastructure Are Essential

Posted: March 12, 2022 in In the News, Infrastructure, Transportation

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) joined his colleagues in the Assembly and the Senate Minority Conferences and local road advocates from across the state to call for an increase in funding to the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), Extreme Winter Recovery (EWR) program and other transportation-related programs in order to maintain and repair […]

Byrne Wins Putnam GOP Endorsement: Decisive Support for “Remarkable Leader” with “Proven Ability”

Posted: February 17, 2022 in In the News

February 17, 2022 / Mahopac, NY: By a strongly decisive 148-76 margin, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne has been selected by the Putnam County Republican Committee, at their meeting in Mahopac last night, to be their nominee as the next Putnam County Executive. Byrne was nominated by Southeast GOP committeeman and former Assemblyman Will Stephens, Jr., who […]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Teamsters Stand With Byrne For Putnam County Executive

Posted: February 14, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements, In the News, Workers

February 14, 2022 / Mahopac, NY: On Friday, February 11, 2022 the Teamsters Local 456 made it official and endorsed Assemblyman Kevin Byrne in his bid to become the next Putnam County Executive. “Teamsters Local 456 is proud to endorse Kevin Byrne for Putnam County Executive,” said Louis Picani, president and principal officer of Teamsters 456, “Kevin […]

Byrne Launches Campaign for County Executive In-Person with Packed Audience

Posted: February 7, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements, Elections, In the News

February 7, 2022 / Mahopac, NY: On Saturday, February 5th Assemblyman Kevin Byrne joined his wife Briana and son Braeden to address a packed audience at his in-person campaign kick-off for Putnam County Executive. Over 100 supporters attended the event despite an ice storm touching down on the region the day before. The attendees included […]

New York’s Bravest Back Byrne for Putnam County Executive

Posted: February 2, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements

February 2, 2022 / Mahopac, NY: On February 1st, New York City’s Bravest, the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York- FDNY (UFA), made it official and formally endorsed Kevin Byrne in his bid to become Putnam County Executive in the upcoming 2022 election. In a letter (attached below) to Assemblyman Byrne, UFA President Andrew Ansbro and UFA […]

New York’s Bravest Back Byrne For County Exec!

Posted: February 1, 2022 in In the News

February 2, 2022 / Mahopac, NY: On February 1st, New York City’s Bravest, the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York- FDNY (UFA), made it official and formally endorsed Kevin Byrne in his bid to become Putnam County Executive in the upcoming 2022 election. In a letter (attached below) to Assemblyman Byrne, UFA President Andrew […]

Conservative Party Endorses Byrne for Putnam County Executive: “100% behind him” to ensure victory in November.

Posted: January 31, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements, 2nd Amendment, In the News, Life

January 31, 2022 / Mahopac, NY: Overwhelmingly and decisively, the Putnam County Conservative Party has endorsed Kevin Byrne as their sole candidate for Putnam County Executive. Party Chairman James Maxwell affirmed that Byrne “has proven himself to be a steady conservative voice for the people of Putnam County. I’ve known Kevin for over fifteen years, […]

A ”W.” for Concerned Parents, taxpayers and educators

Posted: January 24, 2022 in Education, Equality

Earlier this week, Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac) received an update from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) via a press statement that the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (DEI) is not mandated, nor will the framework or policy be tied to state aid.  “This is a victory for parents, guardians and educators everywhere,” said Byrne. “While […]

Byrne Campaign January Filing Sets Record, Demonstrates Decisive Strength

Posted: January 17, 2022 in Elections

January 18, 2022 / Mahopac, NY – Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s campaign for Putnam County Executive has set a record for cash on hand in their January filing. Byrne’s $118,564 war chest, the largest on record since at least 2006, has zero debt and no liabilities, making every dollar available for the 2022 general election—and for […]

Byrne: A Look to a New Year with a New Governor

Posted: January 8, 2022 in In the News

A legislative column from Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, I,SAM, ROS-Mahopac) “When it became clear Lt. Gov. Hochul would be succeeding disgraced former Gov. Cuomo, I offered to work with her in good faith. I am disappointed to say that while her initial statements about restoring transparency, accountability and ethics to the executive chamber were encouraging, to date her actions have failed to meet […]

Frank Del Campo Endorsement: “Byrne has what it takes to lead as Putnam County Executive”

Posted: January 6, 2022 in 2022 Endorsements, In the News

“Putnam County voters, in particular Republican and Conservative voters, have a special opportunity to vote for a man whom I believe will offer us all sincere and honest leadership as our next Putnam County Executive. The open seat may very well turn into a primary contest. If it does, I can think of no other […]

Law Enforcement Continues To Back Byrne For Putnam County Executive

Posted: December 27, 2021 in 2022 Endorsements, First Responders, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

December 27, 2021 / Mahopac, NY – This week, the Westchester County Corrections Superior Officers Associationendorsed Assemblyman Kevin Byrne in his bid to serve as Putnam County Executive.  Peter DiChiara, President of Westchester County Corrections Superior Officers Association said, “It is my pleasure to announce that the Westchester County Corrections Superior Officers Association has chosen to endorse Assemblyman […]

Byrne and Local Parents Stand Against Taxpayer Funding Tied to Controversial DEI Policies

Posted: December 22, 2021 in Education, Equality

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, I, SAM, ROS-Mahopac) held a press conference Tuesday morning to call on the NYS Department of Education (NYSED) to scrap any effort to tie state financial assistance for school districts to the firmly recommended, but highly controversial “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Framework and Policy Statement.”  Last week, Assemblymembers Kevin […]

OpEd: Byrne Talks Taxes & Spending and Presents Plan to Right-Size County Government

Posted: December 21, 2021 in In the News, Taxes

By Assemblyman Kevin Byrne, Republican Candidate for Putnam County Executive in 2022 Politicians like to talk tough about taxes and spending, but they rarely offer real solutions to reduce the tax burden or shrink the size of government. Some politicians simply vote “no” on large costly budgets and consider that symbolic statement enough, but it’s not.  […]

Correction Officers Stands With Byrne For Putnam County Executive

Posted: December 20, 2021 in 2022 Endorsements, First Responders, Public Safety, Workers

December 20, 2021 / Mahopac, NY – This week, the Westchester County Correction Officers Benevolent Association (WCOBA) endorsed Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s candidacy for Putnam County Executive.  Neil Pellone, President of Westchester County COBA, had the following to say, “The Westchester County Correction Officers Benevolent Association (WCOBA) has chosen to endorse Assemblyman Kevin Byrne for the position of Putnam County Executive.” […]

Environmental Law Enforcement Officers Endorse Byrne For County Exec!

Posted: December 12, 2021 in 2022 Endorsements, Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, First Responders, In the News, Public Safety, Workers

“The Environmental Police Benevolent Association (EPBA) has chosen to endorse Assemblyman Kevin Byrne for the office of Putnam County Executive. Kevin is the current Assemblyman for the 94 Assembly District and has continued to serve with pride and integrity on multiple local and state committees for his citizens, his district, and New Yorkers. Kevin leads […]

Former Putnam County Clerk Dennis Sant Endorses Byrne for Putnam County Executive

Posted: December 8, 2021 in 2022 Endorsements, In the News

December 6, 2021 / Mahopac, NY – This week, former Putnam County Clerk, Hon. Dennis Sant, endorsed Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s candidacy for Putnam County Executive. “First let me congratulate our current County Executive Mary Ellen O’Dell for the excellent way she has led this county through very difficult times, a job well done and she will […]

NYSYR Chair Peter Giunta Endorses Byrne for Putnam County Executive

Posted: December 2, 2021 in 2022 Endorsements

December 2, 2021 / Mahopac, NY – This week, New York State Young Republicans Chairman Peter Giunta endorsed Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s candidacy for Putnam County Executive.  “Kevin is the battle-tested leader that the people of Putnam County need to bring about a new generation of leadership to county government.  He has the knowledge, relationships, and management […]

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