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Brewster Firemen’s Parade a Hit!
The Brewster Fire Department hosted its annual dress parade Sept. 13, featuring marching bands, emergency services volunteers and...
2 hours ago1 min read
Patterson Considers 3.74% Spending Increase in 2026
By Holly Crocco Patterson Town Supervisor Richard Williams is proposing a $16.5 million budget for 2026, which represents a 3.74 percent...
2 hours ago2 min read
Southeast Considers Regulating Solar Energy Systems
By Holly Crocco The Town of Southeast is considering amending local law to encourage residents and businesses to employ the use of solar...
2 hours ago4 min read


Brewster School Featured on ‘Good Morning America’
C.V. Star students in Danielle Michielini’s art class created an exhibit to recognize International Dot Day, which was featured on “Good...
7 days ago2 min read
Voters Shoot Down Plan for New Brewster Firehouse
By Holly Crocco Brewster residents last week voted down a proposal by the Brewster Fire Department and Brewster/Southeast Joint Fire...
7 days ago3 min read


Sheriff Candidate Touts Experience; Larry Burke Running as an Independent
Larry Burke By Rob Sample A lifelong background in law enforcement coupled with a commitment to building strong ties to the community...
7 days ago4 min read


Welcome Back, Students!
Students across New York State went back to school last week, with a promising 2025-26 school year ahead of them. At Mahopac Central...
Sep 91 min read
Patterson Fire Dept. Getting New Tower Ladder Truck
By Holly Crocco The Patterson Fire Department was recently granted permission to purchase a new tower ladder truck to replace its current...
Sep 94 min read


eriff Hess & Undersheriff Menton Take the Reigns
Acting Sheriff Brian Hess will run for election in November. Undersheriff James Menton is sworn into office on the steps of the Historic...
Sep 92 min read


Hundreds Pay Respect as Sheriff McConville is Laid to Rest
First responders line the street as Sheriff Kevin McConville is laid to rest Aug. 27 in Cold Spring. Photo courtesy of the Putnam County...
Sep 13 min read
Southeast Considers New Rental Rules; Revisits Maple Road Discussion
By Rob Sample Rental housing – particularly short-term rentals – has become a hot topic among municipalities of all sizes. On Aug. 21,...
Sep 14 min read
Big Geyser Gets the Final OK in Southeast
By Holly Crocco Final site plan approval was recently granted to Big Geyser, Inc., to redevelop a 6.4-acre property on Sutton Place in...
Sep 14 min read


Putnam Mourns Loss of Sheriff Kevin McConville
The late Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville. By Holly Crocco Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville passed away the morning of Aug....
Aug 263 min read


A Water Fight for the Ages!
Patterson Fire Department held the biggest water fight in known town history Aug. 10, when more than 300 participants lined Route 311 to...
Aug 171 min read
State Cuts Central Hudson Rate Requests
The New York State Public Service Commission last week adopted a joint proposal establishing three-year electric and gas rate plans for...
Aug 172 min read
Brewster Schools Remain Diligent About Residency
By Holly Crocco The Brewster Central School District is continuing its efforts to make sure every student enrolled is one that lives...
Aug 173 min read
New Putnam Undersheriff Appointed
Putnam County Undersheriff Thomas Lindert has officially hung up his hat, having retired Aug. 14. “Tom has been a dedicated public...
Aug 171 min read


Carmel Opens New Adaptive Playground at Airport Park
State Sen. Pete Harckham is joined by Carmel Town Supervisor Mike Cazzari, town board members, and community members at the recent ribbon...
Aug 111 min read
Change at the Helm In Finance Dept.
By Holly Crocco A familiar face has returned to Putnam County, with Bill Carlin coming out of retirement to return to his role as...
Aug 112 min read
Mahopac Schools Super. Retires
By Holly Crocco Mahopac Central School District residents expressed disappointment in the school board and administration’s apparent...
Aug 113 min read
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