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

New Eatery Opens For Business In Hudson Valley
If you’ve found yourself craving chicken, an all-new restaurant in the Hudson Valley may be worth checking out.A new Korean-style chicken restaurant in Putnam County, 92 Chicken in Mahopac at 728 Route 6, celebrated its grand opening …
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Staff union wants new budget to cover SUNY debts, but leaders say that won’t be a fix long term
As smaller SUNY colleges propose program cuts to get out of deficit, United University Professions says SUNY should use state funds to eliminate those deficits.
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New York Vowed to Shut Down Illegal Weed Shops. It Just Licensed One.
New York officials had said that those who jumped the line to cash in on cannabis would not be rewarded over those who played by the rules.
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Biden, Seeking to Build on Fruitful Week, Announces Billions in Chip Grants
The $6.1 billion for Micron, to shore up the domestic supply of semiconductors, comes after a key union endorsement and passage of an aid bill central to the president’s foreign policy agenda.
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Some Tier 6 reforms included in state budget
In this year’s state budget was a victory for public sector union advocates pushing for state pension reform.
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New York bans insurance discrimination against low-income tenants
The new measures come nine months after a Gothamist investigation into source of income discrimination by property insurers.
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