Local emergency first responders jumped into action on Nov. 13 resulting in the rescue of two Carmel residents that were rendered unconscious by carbon monoxide poisoning, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office revealed last week. At about noon, a 61-year-old woman
Read MoreThe Putnam County Sheriff’s Office reports that Putnam County has received a generous donation from a Patterson family in support of the Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. Mr. Joseph Stilwell and Mrs. Monika Stilwell of Patterson have donated two purebred German
Read MoreFor the first time in 16 years, Putnam County will be under a new sheriff starting next year. Democrat and former sheriff’s investigator Robert Langley completed his improbable win against incumbent Republican Don Smith once all absentee ballots were counted
Read MoreStudents at Mathew Paterson Elementary School didn’t have a care in the world last Thursday as they enjoyed new playground equipment provided by the school’s parent teacher organization and New York State Sen. Terrence Murphy. Murphy, PTO members, Carmel
Read MoreIn a jaw-dropping stunner, Democratic challenger Robert Langley is currently ahead of Republican incumbent Don Smith in the race for Putnam County Sheriff. Langley is up 335 votes against Smith in the countywide contest that pitted Langley, a former sheriff’s
Read MorePlastic film is everywhere. Dry cleaning bags and store “carry-out” sacks are made of it. Paper towels and beverage cases are shrink-wrapped in it. Newspapers are delivered curbside in it and unfortunately most is not recycled. The Putnam County Department
Read MoreIn the race for Carmel town board, Republican incumbent Suzi McDonough and Republican outsider Michael Barile face off against Democrat and political newcomer Judie Mirra. While Councilman Frank Lombardi is on third party lines, he isn’t campaigning. Two seats are
Read MoreTwo Republican councilpersons, Paul Denbaum and Bill Huestis, are running for another term on the Kent town board against Democratic challengers Stephen Papas and Jason Makely. The term for a council seats run for four years. Paul Denbaum When Paul
Read MoreTwo Democratic incumbents, John Van Tassel and Michael Leonard, are running for reelection to the Philipstown town board. They face Republican challenger Tim Greco. The councilperson terms run for four years. John Van Tassel On the town board for eight
Read MoreKent Supervisor Maureen Fleming, a Democrat, looks to serve another two years as she goes up against former Kent councilwoman Patricia Madigan, a Republican. The term runs for two years. Maureen Fleming During her nearly four years as town supervisor
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