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Southeast Mulls Renovating Town Hall vs. Moving
By Holly Crocco The Southeast Town Board recently revisited a conversation about relocating town hall, versus renovating it. “This...
Jun 23 min read


Renovations Begin at Patterson Library
Advocates “break ground” at the Patterson Library on May 16. Patterson Library staff and local leaders recently celebrated the...
May 272 min read
County-Proposed Early Learning Center Debated
By Holly Crocco While County Executive Kevin Byrne has been eagerly promoting the county’s ThinkDIFFERENTLY initiative and even...
May 274 min read
No Sales Tax Break; Putnam to Share Revenue With Towns & Villages
By Holly Crocco The Putnam County Legislature last week approved a resolution requesting the state to pass legislation extending the...
May 274 min read
Mahopac School Budget Fails; All Others Pass in Putnam
By Holly Crocco The Mahopac Central School District was the only one in Putnam County to have its proposed 2025-26 budget voted down by...
May 273 min read


‘Brewster Busy Bees’ Claim Spelling Contest Championship
Friendly competition filled the air as teams out-spelled each other during CoveCare Center’s annual Adult Spelling Bee on May 14 at...
May 201 min read
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Comes to Putnam
A Mobile Crisis Outreach Team has been launched in Putnam County by People USA, a peer-run mental health nonprofit known for pioneering...
May 201 min read
Putnam SPCA Launches App to Combat Animal Cruelty
In a step to provide greater protection for animals and strengthen public involvement in doing so, the Putnam County SPCA has announced a...
May 202 min read


Northwell-Nuvance Health Merger Now Complete
Northwell Health President and CEO Michael Dowling and Nuvance Health President and CEO Dr. John Murphy celebrate the new integrated...
May 142 min read
More Talk, Still No Action on County & Towns Revenue Share
By Holly Crocco The debate surrounding revenue sharing between Putnam and its towns/villages continues in the County Legislature, with...
May 144 min read
Carmel Cinema Set to Close
Hundreds of community members have signed a Change.org petition urging Regency Centers to renew the lease for Carmel Cinema – the last...
May 141 min read


Autism Walk Raises Awareness in Putnam
The Putnam County Community Engagement & Police Advisory Board, in collaboration with the sheriff’s office and the county’s departments...
May 71 min read
Carmel Schools Superintendent Resigns
After serving less than one year with the Carmel Central School District, Dr. Erin Meehan-Fairben announced last week that she will be...
Apr 271 min read


A New Firehouse Proposed for Brewster
The original firehouse, which has been expanded and updated, was built in 1941. This is a postcard courtesy of the Southeast Historian’s...
Apr 275 min read
Preventing Overdose Deaths in Putnam
Putnam County has taken another step in its ongoing efforts to address the opioid crisis, with the establishment of a Suicide & Overdose...
Apr 273 min read


Judge: County Erred in Denying Ag. Dist. Application
Daniel and Arielle Honovich operate Ridge Ranch in Patterson. By Holly Crocco Supreme Court Judge Victor Grossman ruled April 16 that the...
Apr 226 min read


Big Brothers Big Sisters MakesAn Impact on Kids & Grownups
Volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters spend time with kids, helping them to grow into successful adults. The local affiliate matches...
Apr 223 min read
Carmel Schools Seek 0.74% Tax Increase
By Rob Sample The Carmel School Board unanimously approved a $147 million budget for the 2025-26 school year – a 3.9 percent or $141...
Apr 223 min read


Pro Wrestlers Rumble in Mahopac for a Good Cause
The Lake Mahopac Rotary Club brought East Coast Pro Wrestling to Mahopac on April 5. The event – which had families jumping out of their...
Apr 181 min read
Brewster Schools Propose 1.28% Tax Levy Increase
By Holly Crocco The Brewster Central School District is proposing a 2025-26 budget of $123.8 million, which represents a $4.3 million or...
Apr 182 min read
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