News from The Putnam Examiner, covering Brewster-Southeast, Cold Spring-Philipstown, Kent, Mahopac-Carmel, Patterson, Putnam Valley, Putnam County, NY.
By David Propper and Kristen McNerney With 58,318 names inscribed on it, the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall made its way to Putnam County last week as people from across the Hudson Valley paid their respect to the brave men and
Read MoreBy David Propper The afternoon after Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell presented her annual 2019 budget, Kent Supervisor Maureen Fleming slammed Odell for wasteful spending during a press conference last week. Standing on the steps of the Historic County Courthouse
Read MoreDuring her run for Putnam County executive, Kent Supervisor Maureen Fleming has touted her strong fiscal record during her tenure at the town level, but a New York State audit conducted a year ago asserted Kent could’ve been doing more
Read MoreFor years, longtime Carmel Board of Education member Richard Kreps has made it crystal clear what he thought and how he felt about issues pertaining to the school district. Last week, in light of a $25.4 million bond that was
Read MoreWith the lone Republican candidate stepping aside, Putnam County Judge James Reitz has thrown his name into the race for a 9th judicial district New York State Supreme Court seat with only about a month to campaign. After Yonkers Chief
Read MoreVeterans and active members of America’s armed services travel great Distances and make great sacrifices to preserve and protect freedom and liberty, how far will you travel to honor their contribution? The American Veterans Traveling Tribute will visit Putnam County Veterans Memorial
Read MoreIt might’ve been a new year, but the Carmel school district saw the same results when a bond referendum meant to improve facilities failed yet again Tuesday night. Voters in the district shot down a $25.4 million proposal, resulting in
Read MoreBy Anna Young The Putnam Hospital Foundation honored Carmel native and longtime hospital trustee Joseph DiVestea during their annual Moonlight Ball celebration on Saturday. Throughout the annual gala, hospital officials gathered to pay homage to DiVestea’s commitment to community service
Read MoreComing off a commanding victory in the Opportunity to Ballot Conservative primary, County Executive MaryEllen Odell officially opened the doors to her campaign headquarters last week. Odell, who is seeking a second full term, which would be her last, ushered
Read MoreLess than a week after former Southeast councilwoman Liz Hudak resigned from her elected position, two candidates have come forward to run for the vacant seat. With less than two months before Election Day, Democrat Melinda Montanaro and Republican Eric
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