By Abby Luby Seven Town of Carmel public servants began the new decade by being sworn into office, including two new police officers and two new councilmen. Supervisor Kenneth Schmitt on Jan. 2 … [Read more...]
Baby New Year Arrives in Putnam
It was a touchdown of a very special kind for Clara Hooper and her fiancée, Michael Mallon. The couple welcomed their first baby, Peyton Mallon, at 5:13 p.m. Jan. 1 at Putnam Hospital Center in … [Read more...]
Mahopac Schools Teach ‘Life’ Beyond Academia
A well-rounded student is often considered to have an overall understanding of the world, along with the ability to write well and calculate. But students who haven’t grasped basic life skills – such … [Read more...]
New Year’s Day Concert for Peace in Brewster
Start your new year at a gathering featuring music, poetry readings, camaraderie, and a collection of canned or dry food items to assist those in need, as the Cultural Arts Coalition presents a New … [Read more...]
Weight Limit on Peekskill Hollow Road May be Lifted
Putnam County Highway Commissioner Fred Pena told legislators and residents at the county’s Dec. 18 Physical Services Committee meeting that his proposal to consider rescinding the weight restriction … [Read more...]
Kent Police Dept. Receives Grant to Support K-9 Unit
The Kent Police Department will be receiving a grant from the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at The Giving Back Fund to purchase safety and training equipment for its two-dog K-9 team. During the … [Read more...]
A New & Improved Carmel Senior Center
Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell was joined by county legislators, state lawmakers, members of her administration and county employees for the grand opening of the fully renovated and expanded … [Read more...]
Florida Man Arrested in September Rape Case in Kent
A Florida man has been arrested by New York State Police after allegedly raping a victim in the woods near the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of Kent back in September. According to NYSP from … [Read more...]
Put Valley School Board Hears Update on Capital Project Costs
Anticipating higher-than-expected construction costs related to the $14.8 million capital project that was approved by Putnam Valley Central School District voters last year, architects presented the … [Read more...]
Putnam Valley Bans Ice-Retardant Devices on Lake Oscawana
The Putnam Valley Town Board voted Dec. 18 to ban the use of ice-retardant devices and chemicals on the Lake Oscawana shoreline or water body. Councilmembers Louie Luongo, Jackie Annabi and Wendy … [Read more...]