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Roads to be prepared for repaving

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Like Cold Spring, will only allow U.S., state, POW/MIA

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Board considers Putnam Valley as alternative

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Claims allegations in lawsuit defame him

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Republicans, Conservatives challenge absentee ballot rule

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