By Anna Young Tensions flared last Tuesday as the Brewster Central School District hosted a town hall style meeting where a panel of clergy members, school and elected officials discussed the controversy where four recent graduates were seen in a
Read MorePointing to low ridership, officials at Putnam Area Rapid Transit (PART) intend to cut the last loop of bus routes 1, 2, and 5 starting in mid-September. County transportation manager Vincent Tamagna said PART will no longer run buses until
Read MoreWhen Nicole Adel and Vanessa Johnson wanted to open a furniture store in Brewster, the biggest challenge they faced was coming up with a catchy name. After much deliberation, the two Dutchess County residents and new business owners settled on
Read MoreDespite the effort of two doctors to revive a cyclist who just collided with a car, a Connecticut man succumbed to his injuries in Brewster Friday morning. The Connecticut man, identified as David Eric Wellin, 68, died when a car
Read MoreA proposed sewer district pegged for Route 6 in Mahopac could face a potential blow after the Town of Somers informed the Town of Carmel and Putnam County it doesn’t want to extend its sought after sewer capacity beyond its
Read MoreLess than a year old, but already a much sought after space in Putnam County, the Carmel Sports Club is giving athletes of all ages the chance to train and play their sport year round. The state of the art
Read MoreAssemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,Ref-Mahopac) announced that on July 25, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation (A.611/S.750) that immediately banned the use of electronic cigarettes on all public and private school grounds in New York. Byrne is a co-sponsor of the
Read MoreBy Anna Young With the horrific events in Charlottesville, Virginia shaking the nation, communities throughout the Hudson Valley are standing in solidarity against violence, hatred, and bigotry. Close to 40 people gathered outside the old Putnam County Courthouse in Carmel
Read MorePhilipstown residents and elected officials, including Putnam County Legislator Barbara Scuccimarra, are calling on the county highway department to stop using herbicides along a road on the west side of the county. Following several complaints, the health committee discussed ceasing
Read MoreAugust is National Immunization Awareness Month and back-to-school season is fast approaching! Along with gathering school supplies, parents should also ask… “Are my child’s shots up to date?” Vaccines are important for children of all ages – from toddlers to
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