The following is a press release from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley Jr, Town of Carmel Police Department Chief Michael Cazzari and Town of Kent Police … [Read more...]
Large Scale Project in Kent Faces Skepticism, Questions
For countless years, Town of Kent leaders have yearned to boost economic development in the bedroom community, but mostly to no avail. Now, with a major project on the table, it appears more than a … [Read more...]
Small Private Island on Putnam Lake For Sale
Purchasing a private island for less than $1 million might seem farfetched, but not if buyers are interested in a small piece of land in the middle of Putnam Lake. Willow Island in the Town of … [Read more...]
Cell Towers Proposed in Mahopac Slammed
The two proposed cell towers were panned by residents that live near the 254 Croton Falls Road site and the 26 Dixon Road site with fears that the monopoles could drive down property values and ruin … [Read more...]
Maloney Remains Against Trump Impeachment Inquiry
As the number of House Democrats calling for an impeachment proceeding against President Donald Trump continues to grow, local Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney remains against opening an impeachment … [Read more...]
Taxpayers Could Pay Part of Lawsuit Settlement in PV
A legal fight between Putnam Valley’s building inspector and a town councilman could cost taxpayers thousands of dollars. Richard Quaglietta, the town’s building inspector and code enforcement … [Read more...]
Bronx Man Nabbed for Illegal Dumping
Sifting through trash recently helped the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office crack a case of illegal dumping. On July 29, a sheriff’s deputy was patrolling Barrett Road in Southeast when he found a … [Read more...]
Harmful Algae Blooms Still Present, But Not Prevalent
For the past few summers, harmful algae blooms in lakes across Putnam County have caused local beaches to close, leaving residents in the heat of summer hot and bothered. But this summer, while … [Read more...]
Harckham Secures $200K Grant to Renovate Old Town Hall
A project to renovate Old Town Hall in Brewster has been given a major boost with a $200,000 state grant. The grant, which was recently obtained by NYS Sen. Peter Harckham, was celebrated by … [Read more...]
Odell Announces New Putnam Tourism Director
With a new department of tourism recently established, Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell announced the hiring of its new director Thursday. Lifelong Carmel resident Tracey Walsh was tapped to … [Read more...]