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Quakes Shake Putnam
Area residents felt the earth shake twice in one week, with a 3.0 magnitude earthquake reported along the Ramapo fault near Hasbrouck...
Aug 111 min read


Historic Whipple-Feeley Chapel Rededicated at Veterans Park
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne addresses the crowd gathered for the rededication the Whipple-Feeley Putnam County Veterans Memorial...
Aug 43 min read
4-H Fair is a Favorite Pastime in Putnam
The Putnam County 4-H Fair & Showcase took place July 27 and 28 at Veterans Memorial Park in Kent, where attendees enjoyed games, crafts,...
Aug 41 min read


Food, Fun & Friends at Annual St. James Feast
St. James the Apostle Church in Carmel once again invited community members to enjoy food, live music, bouncy attractions and games,...
Jul 281 min read
Putnam Chosen to Pilot LOSS Team
By Holly Crocco Putnam is one of only four counties in New York State whose Suicide Prevention Task Force was selected to receive funding...
Jul 283 min read
CAREERS Support Services May Get Boost in County Funding; Monies Also Secured in 2026 State Budget
By Holly Crocco A local not-for-profit that helps people with disabilities enter and say in the workforce is poised to receive an extra...
Jul 284 min read
Firemen’s Parade Draws a Crowd to Carmel
The Carmel Fire Department celebrated its 110 th anniversary during its annual parade July 19 along Gleneida Avenue. Various fire...
Jul 281 min read


Putnam Opens New Fire Training Center for First Responders
Officials cut the ribbon to officially open the new, state-of-the-art Lt. Michael Neuner Fire & EMS Training Center in Kent. The brand...
Jul 213 min read


Strong Storm Causes Damage in Putnam
The Hudson Valley InterArts building at 40 Jon Barrett Road in Patterson was damaged in last week’s torrential rain. Photo by Patterson...
Jul 212 min read


Are You Ready for the County Fair & 4-H Showcase?
Livestock exhibits are a must-see each year. Additional photos are on page xxxx. Â Get ready for a weekend of classic cars, milkshakes,...
Jul 143 min read
Is Fighting Rate Hikes a Waste of Energy?
By Holly Crocco The conversation surrounding proposed rate increases for energy companies in 2026 is not going to die down anytime soon....
Jul 145 min read


Brewster Celebrates Pre-K Graduates
High school seniors weren’t the only ones to wear a graduation cap last month. Here, universal pre-kindergarten students in Brewster...
Jul 91 min read
Lawmakers Push Back Against More NYSEG Rate Hikes
By Holly Crocco State lawmakers are demanding the Public Service Commission seriously investigate a proposal from New York State Electric...
Jul 93 min read
State to Review Dangerous Stretch of Taconic Parkway
Following a tragic crash May 14 that claimed four lives and left one critically injured on the Taconic State Parkway, the New York State...
Jul 92 min read


Congrats, Class of 2025!
More than 1,000 Putnam County seniors turned their tassels last month to mark the completion of their high school careers. Here, Carmel...
Jun 301 min read
D’Angelo Defeats Ellner in GOP Primary Race
By Holly Crocco In the June 24 Republican primary election for Putnam County legislator in District 5 representing Carmel, Jake D’Angelo...
Jun 302 min read
Fatal Crash on I-84 in Kent
One person was killed June 25 in a three-vehicle accident on Interstate-84 in Kent. According to the New York State Police, at about 1:45...
Jun 301 min read
Mahopac Schools Budget Approved During Revote
By Holly Crocco During a June 17 revote, residents of the Mahopac Central School District approved the 2025-26 budget by a tally of 1,498...
Jun 302 min read


Brewster Fire Capt. is ‘EMS Provider of the Year’
Brewster Fire Department Capt. Kevin Durmer was honored last week for his heroic efforts to save a drowning victim last year. Contributed...
Jun 242 min read


BOCES Students Restore Putnam REACT Van
Members of Putnam County REACT recently picked up a van that was restored by students at the Career & Technical Education Center....
Jun 242 min read
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