La Famiglia Felice, Mahopac
From a young age, Victor Vulaj has had one goal in mind. Since he was 13, Vulaj has wanted to own a restaurant. His father owned and operated a restaurant for many years in Mahopac on Secor Lane where Vulaj
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Lines Drawn for Kent Supervisor Seat
One-time allies, even if for a brief time only, are now both running for the supervisor’s seat in Town of Kent. Supervisor Maureen Fleming, a Democrat, and Patricia Madigan, a Republican, were both in support of ousting former supervisor Kathy
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PV Media Coordinator ‘Very Hopeful’ After Switching Genders
For more than a decade, Tony Arrien has worked as the videographer for the Town of Putnam Valley, taping hundreds of municipal meetings and other public events during that tenure. Usually behind the camera, he came out in front of
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Meagher Pleads Guilty to Chamber Theft; Refuses Calls from Fellow Brewster Trustees to Resign
By Anna Young and David Propper Erin Meagher, the former chief executive officer of the Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce, appeared in the Town of Carmel Justice Court Tuesday night to plead guilty to reduced charges and admit to stealing
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County Begins Shared Service Plan Initiative
At the behest of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Putnam County government and town and village governments are reviewing ways it can streamline services and potentially save taxpayer money. Last Thursday, County Executive MaryEllen Odell convened a meeting with elected
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Putnam Korean War Vet Inducted into Senate Vets’ HOF
During his 18 months in Korea, Corporal George Godfrey dodged plenty of bullets, but never shirked his duty to his country. Working as a police patrolman proved no less arduous, but he served the Village of Brewster with honor and
Read MoreGino’s Grab-n-Go Deli, Kent
When Amit Patel opened his first business in Kent, it was May 1, 2003. When he opened his second location earlier this month, it was the same exact date, only 14 years later. Along Route 52 in Kent, residents and
Read MoreSayegh Gets GOP Nod Over LoBue in Leg. 8 Race
In a move sure to shake up the district 8 legislative race, incumbent Legislator Dini LoBue was unable to secure the GOP nomination against challenger Amy Sayegh last week. Sayegh nabbed the endorsement of committee members encompassed in district 8
Read MorePutnam School Board and Budget Results
School budgets passed across Putnam County tonight. The Putnam Valley school district’s budget passed easily with 513 voters in support of it and 163 against it. The second proposition was also approved that will provide the district with New York
Read MoreLakeview Market and Deli, Mahopac
Everyday at Lakeview Market and Deli is a family effort from top to bottom. Erica Lopez owns the store with her sister, Brianda, and everyone who works there is a family member. Lopez’s mother and father work on the hot
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