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In recognition of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, an annual commemoration that took place on January 9, New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced last week that he had secured $100,000 in state grant funding for law enforcement and public
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If you ask former Carmel Supervisor Ken Schmitt what his future plans are, he will assure you he’s not going far and that “the wheels are turning.” At 14 years, Schmitt holds the distinction of having the longest tenure ever
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A Carmel man was charged by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department last week with possession of unlawful firearms and other devices following a month-long investigation. According to Putnam Sheriff Robert Langley, Jr., the Narcotic Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant
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At Chamber Park in Mahopac, just steps away from Lake Mahopac, there is a new bench honoring Howard “ Howie “ Beyersky. The Beyersky Memorial Bench was dedicated last week to the long-time street maintenance worker for the Town of
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Carmel Police Department Nov. 8: Deputies were dispatched to a Cold Spring home at 5:44 p.m. on a report of a missing 15-year-old child. The deputies were advised that the child was supposed to come directly home after school and
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Democratic Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley Jr. lost his bid for a second four-year term as the county’s top law enforcement officer Tuesday night. Langley, a Philipstown resident, spoke to a crowd of about 60 people awaiting the tally at
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Students and faculty marked the final vegetable harvest of the student garden located at Matthew Paterson Elementary in Carmel, an idea that seeded, grew and bloomed this spring and summer. Eileen Magnotta, a physical therapist who works at the three
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A public hearing on the preliminary 2022 budget for the Town of Carmel is slated to be held Wednesday, Nov. 3 at Town Hall. Supervisor Kenneth Schmitt presented his 13th and last tentative budget in early October, calling for
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A large water main break in Carmel Oct. 1 disrupted water service to more than 5,000 residents, numerous businesses, the high school, hospital and public buildings. The break occurred at Old Rte. 6 near Day Road causing the town to
Read morePromenade on 6 at 1875 Route 6 in Carmel is paving the way for a new concept in Putnam retail – an artisanal shopping destination where craft vendors and specialty retailers can showcase their products and services in a community-like
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