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A Philipstown resident was charged Tuesday with animal cruelty for allegedly killing a bat in a cave in Putnam Valley. According to the Putnam County SPCA, it was contacted in April by an officer of the New York State Department
Read moreThe Philipstown Democratic Committee recently endorsed a slate of candidates for the 2021 election. Councilman John Van Tassel heads the ticket as candidate for Philipstown Town Supervisor. He is joined by Town Board hopefuls Megan Cotter and Jason Angell. In
Read moreThe Putnam County Department of Health will open a second COVID-19 vaccination site on Thursday in Philipstown. The site, at the Philipstown Recreation Center, will enable the county to vaccinate as many eligible people as supplies allow. The county’s first
Read moreThe Philipstown Trails Committee (PTC) recently announced the third annual Philipstown Bikes Day, scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 26. The rain date would be Sunday, Sept. 27. All are invited to join in the event by cycling, walking or participating
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Beware the hobgoblins. It’s that time of year when spooky spirits and scary ghosts cruse around the crisp fall air and just might end up on your doorstep. But not to worry. Thankfully there is a safe haven for the
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The Citizens of Philipstown recently hosted the New York State Committee on Open Government Executive Director Robert Freeman, who answered questions from local residents regarding the state’s Open Meetings Law and Freedom of Information Law [FOIL]. “All we do all
Read moreInspired by true events, the Barry Malawer’s play “dEAD dOG pARK,” will run from Friday, March 2 through Sunday, March 18 at The Philipstown Depot Theater in Garrison as part of the main stage’s 2012 season. “dEAD dOG pARK,” is
Read moreNo matter who wins the state elections this November, Putnam Valley residents will have a new set of representatives, according to the proposed redistricting maps that have been released. The Town of Putnam Valley, like other communities throughout the Hudson
Read moreDr. George Stone, superintendent of Lakeland School District, told the school board at a public budget meeting that the district intends on freezing the 2012 budget at the 2011 level of $157,235,514, but that does not mean that the tax
Read moreThough Putnam County saw an end to the bombardment of rain and wind late Sunday night, residents dealt with the ramifications of Hurricane Irene days after the storm vanished from the radar. Thousands of residents remained without power throughout the
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