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Daniel Nimham Statue Dedicated in Kent

Daniel Nimham Statue Dedicated in Kent

Daniel Nimham Statue Dedicated in Kent

From left are Sculptor Mike Keropian, Jo Ann Schedler and Rainer Shooter of the Stockbridge Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation, and Kent Historical Society President Tom Breslin. Photo provided by KHS. Members of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians were joined by community members at a dedication ceremony for a new 4-foot-tall bronzes statue of Daniel Nimham – the last Sachem, or chief, of the Wappinger Native American tribe and a Revolutionary War patriot – on Sept

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Daniel Nimham Statue Dedicated in Kent

From left are Sculptor Mike Keropian, Jo Ann Schedler and Rainer Shooter of the Stockbridge Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation, and Kent Historical Society President Tom Breslin. Photo provided by KHS. Members of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians were joined by community members at a dedication ceremony for a new 4-foot-tall bronzes statue of Daniel Nimham – the last Sachem, or chief, of the Wappinger Native American tribe and a Revolutionary War patriot – on Sept

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Daniel Nimham Statue Dedicated in Kent

Daniel Nimham Statue Dedicated in Kent

Putnam May Offer Tax Break for ‘In-Law Apartments’

By Holly Crocco The Putnam County Legislature is expected to approve a property tax exemption for those who create accessory dwelling units on their properties for long-term rentals. New York State has given counties the option to provide a temporary exemption on the increase in value created when a homeowner creates a legal accessory dwelling unit, and Legislator Nancy Montgomery, D-Philipstown, has put forth a resolution asking the county to utilize that tool to increase th

4 hours ago

Cold Spring ‘Hammered’ By Tourism

By Holly Crocco The first weekend of September was a couple of sunny, warm days – ideal for the throngs of visitors who descended on Cold Spring to enjoy a late summer (or early fall) hike and enjoy views of the Hudson River and the Hudson Highlands. It was not ideal for those who live and work in the village. “I mean, let’s just be honest, we got slammed this weekend,” said Mayor Kathleen Foley during the Sept. 9 Cold Spring Village Board meeting. “We were overwhelmed with v

4 hours ago

Overnight Traffic on Pugsley Lane Moving Forward

The Southeast Planning Board recently voted to amend the statement of findings from the 2021 environmental impact statement for the Lincoln Logistics development on Pugsley Hill Road, to support removal of the condition that trucks cannot operate overnight, citing that review of traffic and noise show there will not be an adverse impact. “If the board approves the amended finding statement tonight, then they will also vote on referring this to the town board for an amendment

4 hours ago

Strauss Announces Run for Coroner

Michael Strauss Practicing physician Dr. Michael Strauss has announced his candidacy for Putnam County coroner in the Nov. 3 election. In the last two elections for this office, incumbents ran unopposed. Strauss completed his medical education in Belgium in 1980, then practiced internal medicine at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai where he served as director of the Department of Medicine and as chief medical officer. Later, Strauss began a practice of intern

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Strauss Announces Run for Coroner

Strauss Announces Run for Coroner

25 Years Later, Putnam Remembers 9/11

The Putnam County Youth Bureau hosted its annual youth-led 9/11 memorial service Sept. 11 at the Bureau of Emergency Services in Carmel. It was a somber morning as those gathered remembered and paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and those who have died from related illnesses since. Additional remembrances took place throughout the day, and complete coverage will appear in next week’s issue. Photos by Chloe Wareham-Gordon.

Sep 13

25 Years Later, Putnam Remembers 9/11

25 Years Later, Putnam Remembers 9/11

NYS Moving Toward One H.S. Diploma

By Holly Crocco New York State is moving toward one standard diploma for all students. While this new vision does not eliminate the Regents diploma, it does eliminate the requirement. Changes coming to school districts across the state were outlined by Mahopac School Board member Lisa Caraway during the board’s Sept. 3 meeting, when she updated colleagues on information learned during a recent conference hosted by the NYS Education Department. “It’s really all part of this ev

Sep 13

Patterson Eyes 4% Budget Increase

By Holly Crocco Patterson Town Supervisor Richard Williams has presented a preliminary budget for next year that surpasses the state-mandated 2 percent property tax cap by more than $134,700. “The 2027 budget proposes an overall 4.09 percent increase in spending,” he said at the Sept. 9 Patterson Town Board meeting. “Unfortunately, due to rising costs and other factors, it exceeds the amount allowed to stay under the tax cap.” Williams said there are a number of issues drivin

Sep 13

County Addresses Retiree Health Insurance Costs

By Holly Crocco The Putnam County Legislature is poised to revise its policy on retiree health insurance benefits, offering a targeted retirement incentive program to encourage long-term and higher-compensated employees to retire earlier than planned, in exchange for a modified schedule of retiree health insurance benefits. During the county’s Sept. 8 Personnel Committee meeting, Acting Personnel Commissioner Adriene Iasoni explained that 87 percent of the county’s retirees a

Sep 13

Philipstown Behavioral Hub Highlights Overdose Awareness

Community members gathered in Cold Spring for International Overdose Awareness Day, where a luminaria ceremony took place. Photo by David Alger. By David Alger The historic bandstand at the Cold Spring waterfront became a sanctuary of shared grief, healing, and urgent advocacy as Putnam County community members gathered to observe International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31. This year’s event marked the 25th global anniversary of the movement under the theme “25 Years On.

Sep 6

Philipstown Behavioral Hub Highlights Overdose Awareness

Philipstown Behavioral Hub Highlights Overdose Awareness

There’s a Place for Everyone With Putnam Chorale

The 80-person Putnam Chorale performs both classical and contemporary music under the direction of Dr. Jason C. Tramm. Provided photos. By TJ Fink New and returning members are encouraged to join – or rejoin – the Putnam Chorale as the fall semester of its 42nd year approaches and registration is now open. The 80-person choir, which offers a versatile learning and performance opportunity to both novice and experienced singers alike, will offer its fall program “Starry Night”

Sep 6

There’s a Place for Everyone With Putnam Chorale

There’s a Place for Everyone With Putnam Chorale

Putnam Early Learning Center to Include Preschool Services

Community Based Services recently hosted State Sen. Pete Harckham, Putnam Executive Kevin Byrne and representatives of county government, Jay Diesing of Mauri Architects, and Mary Urban, vice president of public affairs for WIN Waste Innovations – which has been a supporter of the initiative, for a tour of the renovations being completed at the Putnam Early Learning Center & Preschool in Patterson. A major expansion of the Putnam County Early Learning Center was recently anno

Aug 31

Putnam Early Learning Center to Include Preschool Services

Putnam Early Learning Center to Include Preschool Services

What Should County Do With $163M Fund Balance?

By Holly Crocco When Dan Birmingham, R-Southeast, rejoined the County Legislature last year after a 13-year hiatus, the lawmaker nearly fell out of his seat when he learned how much was in the county’s fund balance… $163 million. The fund balance is an accumulation of what is left over and unspent from each year’s budget. It has been amassing, essentially, since the incorporation of the county. And while some may say you can’t have too much extra cash on hand, Birmingham begs

Aug 31

State Ban on ICE Support in Effect

By Holly Crocco A statewide ban on 287(g) agreements in the “Local Cops, Local Crime Act” signed into law in May as part of a package of immigration protections has taken effect, announced Gov. Kathy Hochul last week. “Here in New York, we need local police focused on keeping our communities safe – not serving as de-facto ICE agents, not conducting civil immigration enforcement, and not carrying out the Trump administration’s callous immigration agenda,” she said. “Starting t

Aug 31

State Replacing I-84 & 684 Bridges in Southeast

Work is underway on a $24.5 million project to replace two 59-year-old bridges along the ramp from Interstate 84 westbound to Interstate 684 southbound in the Town of Southeast. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul, the project will replace the aging structures with wider, more resilient bridges that will enhance safety and ensure continued smooth travel along this key gateway that links New England and the lower Hudson Valley. Additionally, environmentally friendly engineering pra

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