By Neal Rentz The Putnam County Legislature approved an animal cruelty registry recently that will contain names of those who abuse animals. Now the legislators are being asked to create a Dangerous Dog Registry. Putnam County SPCA Chief Kenneth Ross
Read MoreBy an overwhelming majority, Putnam County Sheriff Don Smith earned the Putnam Republican Committee’s endorsement during the annual GOP Convention Thursday night as the longtime incumbent seeks a fifth term in office. Smith earned more than 100 committee votes over
Read MoreWhen Steve Wittels, co-owner of Aljans Jewelers in Mahopac, came into his jewelry store on April 27, little did he know a brief interaction he had that day would later result in Town of Carmel police officers coming to his
Read MoreBy Neal Rentz A petition drive in Putnam Valley may force the town to put up a public referendum on the plan to construct a $3.8 million recreation center that would be located in Town Park. Longtime resident Patty Villanova
Read MoreHere in Putnam County there are so many beautiful natural places to explore. Numerous studies link walking in nature with improved mental and physical health, as well as stress relief. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County’s Master Gardener Volunteers will
Read MoreThe murder investigation of Mahopac resident Perla Gatchalian has been solved, Carmel Police Chief Michael Cazzari announced Wednesday morning during a press conference, with the man accused of the crime committing suicide. Filippo Buffone, who was identified as a suspect
Read MoreA Dutchess County man was arrested by Putnam County Sheriff Department officials last week following an altercation that almost resulted in the fatality of a Patterson man. Patrick Murphy of Beacon was charged with attempted murder in the 2nd degree
Read MoreBy Anna Young Carmel Police are investigating an apparent homicide that took place Thursday afternoon in Mahopac. Police Cheif Mike Cazzari said first responders discovered the body of Perla Gatchalian, 75, in her residence on Coventry Circle, following a medical
Read MoreHaving a love for local history, it seemed natural that Brewster resident Steven Mattson would spend about five years searching for the gravesite and headstone of a Brewster resident dating back to the Revolutionary War. Though it took several years
Read MoreIt appears the race for the Putnam County legislative seat in district 8 could be a rematch of familiar opponents. Amy Sayegh announced her intention to run for the legislative 8 seat Friday evening in front of friends, family and
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