Dear Esteemed Members of the Putnam County Business Community,

Welcome to your constant source of empowerment and insight – the Putnam County Business Council’s weekly Putnam County News and New York State Business Update. Every week, we strive to bring you the most relevant and impactful information, keeping you abreast of the latest developments, opportunities, and trends in our business landscape. Together, let’s navigate the path to success and prosperity in our vibrant community and beyond.

Here’s to another week of growth and excellence!

Warm regards,

Nat Prentice

President, Putnam County Business Council
Patterson Eyes 3.7% Tax Levy Increase
By Holly CroccoPatterson Town Supervisor Richard Williams presented his tentative 2025 budget last month, which proposes a 3.7 percent increase in the tax levy.The total $10.3 million budget represents a 2.09 percent increase over 2024.Williams said the town is projecting that general fund revenues will be going down significantly next year, and budgeted that number to be just shy of $3 million.
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MTA approves $68.4 billion capital plan, sends it to Albany on how to figure out funding | amNewYork
The MTA approved on Wednesday its $68.4 billion capital plan for 2025-2029 – even though how much of that plan will be paid for remains up in the air with
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Gov. Hochul celebrates topping-out of JFK Terminal 6, marks major milestone for Queens jobs and economy – QNS
A significant construction milestone was celebrated at John F. Kennedy International Airport Tuesday as Gov. Kathy Hochul and hundreds of union construction
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Port Workers Strike on East and Gulf Coasts
Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association walked out for the first time since 1977 in a standoff over wages, benefits and job security.
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Opinion: NYC’s for-hire drivers are on the brink. Let’s give them a lifeline.
The city’s excessive insurance requirements are bankrupting taxi and rideshare drivers.
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Harris Proposal to Raise Corporate Tax Rate Would Harm Workers in Every State
A new analysis finds that the tax increase would reduce average wages by as much as $597 per US worker each year. In some states, the drop in wages would exceed $700 per worker.
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