Events at Promenade on 6
2023 JR Post Prom Party Committee CHS Fundraising Event
Support local businesses and make a difference in the community at Promenade on 6’s event – all while finding yourself something fabulous!
Secondaries Boutique is hosting an amazing formal dress event where 20% of non-consignment item and % of consignment sales will be donated to Carmel HS JR Post Prom Party.
Get ready to shop around with friends over coffee or waffles – all while supporting your local community. So, join us this week in shopping with meaning: each purchase makes a difference!
*Everyone will be donating a portion of their sales from the evening to the 2023 JR Post Prom Committee!
Formal & Prom Wear Event by Secondaries Boutique
Don’t miss your chance to look effortlessly stunning while making a difference!
At Secondaries Boutique’s Formal Dress showcase, you can find the perfect dress for any size and occasion – all while supporting Carmel HS JR Prom after-Prom party fund. Shop with purpose today!
Dear Putnam County Business Community,
When asked on the last day of the meeting of the Constitutional Congress in 1787 if the form of government that the Founding Fathers had just created was a monarchy or a republic, Doctor Benjamin Franklin allegedly replied “a republic, if you can keep it”. As we all have been taught, in a republic, the people hold the power and elect representatives to exercise that power. Fortunately, the people of the United States have kept the republic intact for over 200 years.
With the continued preservation of the republic in mind, I recently attended the ceremonial swearing in of newly installed New York State Assemblywoman for the 95th Assembly District Dana Levenberg (which includes Philipstown in Putnam County), which was enthusiastically performed by the U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Senator Schumer’s presence was welcomed by a large crowd, which included 40 elected officials from nearby municipalities, including Matt Slater, newly installed State Assemblyman for the 94th Assembly District (which includes the rest of Putnam County). Senator Schumer reminded the audience that before serving in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate he had served in the State Assembly for 5 years..
The senior Senator from New York referred to Doctor Franklin’s challenge about keeping the republic as he described the fragility of democracy in America today. He pointed out that our republic is distinguished from others in the world by our high level of participation in the democratic process and urged those in attendance to take time out of their busy lives to continue to do so.
The Putnam County Business Council (PCBC) has reaffirmed its mission of advocacy on behalf of the Chambers of Commerce in the County and its pursuit of what is in the best interest of all the businesses located here. Representatives of the PCBC will continue to participate in all levels of the democratic process, be particularly active in the activities of State and County government and keep the business community up to date on what is relevant to their interests.
We recently published a list of elected officials in Putnam County at the federal, state and county levels to help business people contact their government representatives. Because the list is long and can be confusing to individuals unfamiliar with the various levels of government, we would be delighted to help you determine which official at what level of government is the appropriate one to contact about a particular issue. Just call me.
Nat Prentice
President of the Putnam County Business Council
845-661-8937
President Nat Prentice speaks out against the redistricting of Assembly District 94
President Nat Prentice speaks out against the redistricting of Assembly district 94 with the support of Founding Chairwoman Jennifer Maher
Here is a copy of the letter we will be submitting to the MYS redistricting committee.
As the voice for Putnam County’s business community, we are contacting the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission to encourage you to preserve continuity of representation and the core of the existing district for New York’s 94th Assembly District…
Best Business in the 94th Assembly District
We are excited to partner with Assemblyman Matt Slater.
With so many local businesses in our district, now is your chance to highlight them by nominating your favorite local business to win the Best of the 94th using the link below!
Nominations will be accepted until February 28th.
Putnam County Business Council President Nat Prentice speaks out against the redistricting of Assembly District 94 with the support of Founding Chairwoman Jennifer Maher.
As the voice for Putnam County’s business community, we are contacting the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission to encourage you to preserve continuity of representation and the core of the existing district for New York’s 94th Assembly District.
For two decades, eastern Putnam County, including the Town of Carmel and the hamlet of Mahopac, has been connected to the northern Westchester towns Somers and Yorktown in a combined State Assembly district. This is significant because Yorktown, Somers, Carmel and eastern Putnam County are a single, cohesive community of interest connected by the Route 6 and Route 202 corridors, with interconnected economies and community concerns.
Despite its relatively modest size, Putnam County is extremely diverse. The Route 202 and Route 6 corridors, along with the Route 22 corridor in the Town of Southeast, Putnam County, are fundamentally different than the Route 9 corridor in Phillipstown and Cold Spring. The county’s economy is clearly bifurcated between the east and the west, with the eastern portion of the county historically integrated with Yorktown and Somers. We strongly believe the existing configuration of the 94th Assembly District provides the best representation for our county and our region and we encourage you to preserve it.
We would also like to specifically comment on the Commission’s proposal to split the Town of Carmel, which includes the hamlet of Mahopac. The Town of Carmel, including the community of Mahopac, acts as the linchpin for Putnam County on a variety levels which is why we strongly encourage the Commission to reconsider this proposal. Similarly, we strongly disagree with the proposal of separating Mahopac from the eastern portion of the county with which it has traditionally and appropriately shared representation in the State Assembly.
The Putnam County Business Council appreciates your attention to this matter and hopes that you restore and respect the longstanding communities of interest, continuity of representation and core of the existing 94th State Assembly District.