Area Youth Return to School
Schools across Putnam County – and the state – started the 2024-25 school year last week, with youngsters and teens returning to the...
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Putnam’s Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers Honored
As National Emergency Preparedness Month began, the Putnam County Legislature on Sept. 3 recognized the county’s Medical Reserve Corps...
- 1 day ago
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County’s Veterans Service Agency a ‘Top Performer’
The Putnam County Veterans Service Agency has received national recognition from Maj. Gen. Edward Chrystal Jr., U.S. Army, for its...
- Sep 3
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‘Evening in the Piazza’ Celebrates Italian Heritage in Mahopac
Mahopac Chamber Park was packed for the Italian American Club of Mahopac’s annual “Ferragosto Evening in the Piazza” event April 17, when...
- Sep 3
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County Split on Charter Change; Proposal Would Allow Removal of County Attorney
By Holly Crocco The Putnam County Legislature is poised to make a change to the County Charter that would essentially allow it to fire...
- Aug 26
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Brewster Fall Festival & 5K Run is Sept. 7
The Brewster Rotary Club will host this year’s Brewster Fall Festival and 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along...
- Aug 26
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Political Unrest Continues on Carmel School Board
By Rob Sample The Carmel School Board’s Aug. 13 meeting turned fractious after the board passed a resolution critical of one trustee,...
- Aug 21
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‘Annie Kids’ Gets Two Thumbs Up!
Area youth concluded a production of “Annie Kids” at Mahopac Falls School on Aug. 9 and 10, in a collaboration between the Kent and...
- Aug 21
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Putnam Ranked 8th Safest County in America
In a report released earlier this month, US News & World Reports has named Putnam County the eighth safest county in America . In the...
- Aug 12
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Annual Mess Fest Another Sloppy Success!
The 11th annual Mess Fest took place Aug. 3 at Kiwi Country Day Camp in Mahopac, where the young and young-at-heart enjoyed a day of...
- Aug 12
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Putnam Residents Asked to Complete Health Survey
The 2024 Community Health Survey is now open for Putnam residents to provide input on the county’s state of health and the factors...
- Aug 12
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Lawmakers Call for Removal of Carmel School Bd. Trustee
By Holly Crocco A group of lawmakers whose districts include the Carmel Central School District is asking New York State Education...
- Aug 12
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Brewster’s McLain Ward Earns Another Olympic Medal
Brewster native McLain Ward is making Putnam County – and the U.S. – proud, by adding to his stash of Olympic medals. Ward and teammates...
- Aug 6
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Family Fun Abounds at Putnam Fair & 4-H Showcase
Cornell Cooperative Extension-Putnam County hosted its annual Fair & 4-H Showcase on July 27 and 28 at Veterans’ Memorial Park in...
- Jul 30
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Putnam Dems Ramp Up at New Carmel Headquarters
By Holly Crocco About 60 people gathered July 20 to celebrate the grand opening of the Putnam County Democratic Committee’s new...
- Jul 30
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New Mandate Puts Stress on Local Fire Depts.
By Holly Crocco Area lawmakers were joined by members of local volunteer fire departments July 22 at the Putnam Valley Fire Department to...
- Jul 30
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Mixed Reviews on Carmel’s Comp. Plan
By Rob Sample Carmel residents had the opportunity to weigh-in on the town’s updated comprehensive plan during a public hearing at the...
- Jul 30
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Foreclosure Auction Nets County $2.2M
By Holly Crocco The county is beginning to chip away at more than $30 million worth of foreclosed properties that have not been...
- Jul 23
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Harmful Algal Blooms Close Putnam Beaches; Lawmakers Ask State for Help
With beaches across Putnam – and the state – again closing due to harmful algal blooms, local officials are calling for the state to...
- Jul 23
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School Board Denounces Member’s Actions at Protest; Some Call it Censorship
By Holly Crocco The Carmel School Board voted 4-2 at its July 9 meeting to issue a statement clarifying that words spoken by a board...
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