The Putnam Examiner

By Holly Crocco After more than three decades of supporting students in academics, athletics, the arts and other pursuits, Carmel High School Principal Lou Riolo was the one being cheered on during a surprise pep rally held last week in

Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell has called on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to abandon its proposed parking fee increase at Metro-North stations until the issue has had a full public hearing. “It is not right to spring an unplanned parking

By Holly Crocco In an effort to increase ridership and reliability of the Cold Spring Trolley, as well as influence tourism and connect residents and visitors with local cultural and historic destinations and businesses, the Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce

By Holly Crocco A plan to move the sheriff’s department dispatchers to the 911 call center at the county’s Bureau of Emergency Services that is taking longer than expected has county lawmakers questioning whether the goal is achievable. “There are

Kent lawmakers are moving forward with crafting legislation that would grant the town greater control over any mining work proposed by future developers. During a recent public hearing, residents spoke in favor of amending the town code to include provisions

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne recently met with Mahopac resident Marianne DeMasi Chaluisan to deliver a resolution he passed in the Assembly raising awareness for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, which Chaluisan battles. CRPS is a rare

The Garrison Union Free School District has hired an interim superintendent to lead the district during the second half of the school year, while a search commences for a new chief. According to a letter from the Board of Education,

By Holly Crocco After a five-year hiatus, the Putnam County Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Task Force is coming back strong – and increasing in ranks. Members of the Putnam/Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center, the county District Attorney’s Office, the

By Dave Hoffman Concerns over New York State Electric & Gas Corporation’s response during the Halloween windstorm were front and center at the County Legislature’s Nov. 19 Protective Services Committee meeting. Lawmakers said one of their main concerns was that

By Holly Crocco The Haldane School Board heard an update on the development of the district’s Strategic Coherence Plan from Superintendent Dr. Philip Benante during its Nov. 19 meeting. Benante explained that with a shift in administration over the past