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Kent Takes Deep Dive into Lake Carmel’s Health
By Rob Sample What’s the state of Lake Carmel and how can municipalities better protect lake water quality? A.J. Reyes of...
Dec 3, 20244 min read
Legislature Overrides County Exec’s Vetoes; Can Fire County Attorney, Hire Outside Counsel
By Holly Crocco The Putnam County Legislature voted to override the county executive’s veto of a local law it passed in October,...
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Byrne Nominates Next Office for Senior Resources Director
Putnam County Office for Senior Resources Deputy Director Marlene Barrett is poised to become the next director of the department,...
Dec 3, 20242 min read
No ARPA Funds For Camp Herrlich; County Promises General Funds to Support Building Rehab
By Holly Crocco Putnam County lawmakers last week denied a request by the administration to use America Rescue Plan Act funds to renovate...
Nov 24, 20244 min read
Putnam Adopts ‘Working Definition of Antisemitism’
In an effort to combat rising antisemitism, Putnam County has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working...
Nov 24, 20242 min read


A Thanksgiving Tradition Continues at Carmel Schools
The recent annual senior Thanksgiving luncheon sponsored by the Carmel Teachers’ Association was another big success, with the special...
Nov 19, 20241 min read
Preservationists Decry Plans at Mahopac Farms Site
By Rob Sample The bulldozing of Mahopac Farms has cost the area a priceless piece of history, lamented several residents at the Nov. 6...
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Election 2024: Incumbents Reign & GOP Victories Heavy
By Holly Crocco It was a night for incumbents to claim victory and many Republicans to join their peers who serve in various capacities,...
Nov 12, 20244 min read
DEC Declares Drought Watch In Putnam
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has declared a drought watch for 15 New York counties in the Hudson Valley...
Nov 12, 20242 min read


Meet the CHS Class of 2025 Val & Sal
Chase Yom was taking a quiz in his advanced placement government class last week when he was called down to the counseling office. “All...
Nov 12, 20242 min read


Developer Behind Brewster Revival Dies Suddenly
By Holly Crocco Despite the unexpected passing of well-known Hudson Valley developer Joe Cotter, who was the visionary behind the Village...
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Temporary County-Wide Burn Ban
In response to the ongoing threat of wildfires due to severely dry conditions, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne implemented a...
Nov 5, 20244 min read
County Exec. Vetoes Charter Change
By Holly Crocco Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has vetoed a local law approved by the Legislature last month that changes the...
Nov 5, 20243 min read
Putnam Valley Shaken by Manhunt for Murder Suspect
By Holly Crocco No motive has yet been determined in the fatal shooting that took place in the Baldwin Place area of Somers last week,...
Nov 5, 20244 min read


Several-Acre Brush Fire Burns Through Kent
By Holly Crocco Several acres of land around the Sedgewood Club property burned Oct. 26 in a large brush fire, with smoke drifting south...
Oct 29, 20241 min read
Although in Carmel, Kids From Fairways May Go to Brewster
By Holly Crocco The Brewster and Carmel central school districts are considering a borderline adjustment that would allow all potential...
Oct 29, 20243 min read


Get Pinned on Politics! A Look at Campaign Promotion from Years Past
By Teagan Weindel, Putnam County Historian’s Office Intern As we get closer to Tuesday, Nov. 5, it’s likely you will observe an increase...
Oct 29, 20243 min read


Brewster Native to Premiere Feature Film at Carmel Cinema
Brewster native Joe Cicchelli will premiere the psychological drama “In Headlights,” which he wrote and directed, Sunday, Nov. 3 at...
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Brewster F.D. Promotes Fire Safety at Open House
Brewster Fire Department hosted its annual open house Oct. 13 at its headquarters. Families were treated to live burn and extraction...
Oct 22, 20241 min read
Kent Approves Tax Cap Override
By Holly Crocco The Kent Town Board has approved a resolution allowing the town to surpass the state-mandated property tax levy cap in...
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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