News from The Putnam Examiner, covering Brewster-Southeast, Cold Spring-Philipstown, Kent, Mahopac-Carmel, Patterson, Putnam Valley, Putnam County, NY.
Serving until next year’s election, Michael Bowman was appointed new mayor of Nelsonville last week by most of the village board, replacing Chris Caccamise, who stepped down from the post last month. In a 3-1 vote, Bowman was appointed to
Read MoreA daring rescue in the Hudson Highland State Park was mission accomplish last week with the use of drones from the Putnam County Sheriff ’s Office playing a pivotal role in the recovery of stranded hikers. Two hikers called for
Read MorePutnam County Court Judge James Reitz has died Reitz, who had been a county justice since 2007, died suddenly this morning at Putnam Hospital Center. He was 57. County Executive MaryEllen Odell informed county workers of the tragedy earlier today.
Read MoreWhen Jeffrey Deskovic graduated law school earlier this spring, it was just another milestone in a surreal journey for a man once convicted, but eventually exonerated, of rape and murder. Deskovic, who successfully sued Putnam County for their role in
Read MoreBy Joseph Oliveri Pride and courage were on full display when 24 World War II and Korean War veterans were awarded Putnam County Service Medals last Thursday at a ceremony at the Historic County Courthouse. Thursday’s ceremony also marked the
Read MoreWith tensions already out in the open between the Putnam County Sheriff ’s Police Benevolent Association and county leadership, a recent decision by the NYS Public Employment Relations Board led to more sparring last week. PERB dismissed accusations that County
Read MoreJohn Hamburger has pioneered an innovative photographic process that he refers to as “digital transfer on wood”. Using reclaimed wine crates, uniquely made paper, and a mix of resin and polymer, he has created a body of work that allows
Read MoreGina Sevigny knows Relay For Life is an event that can’t be described. “It is an experience you cannot explain until you’re there,” Sevigny, who is deeply involved in the upcoming Patterson Relay For Life, said. “There are happy moments,
Read MoreNine animals were seized from a neglectful owner who was arrested last week for forcing her pets to live in deplorable conditions. The Putnam County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) took three Chihuahuas, one German Shepherd,
Read MoreBy Abby Luby Cancer survival rates have grown by leaps and bounds because of breakthrough medical therapies, bolstering a growing community of support groups for those battling cancer and to nurture its survivors. That ardent support was visible at the
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