A former Putnam County resident has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $200,000 from two area nonprofits in Garrison, according to District Attorney Robert Tendy. On Oct. 13, Mark Kenny pled guilty to the entirety of the indictment pending against him, which included two counts of second-degree grand larceny and one count of first-degree falsifying business records that allowed him to steal $212,000 from the Garrison Fish & Game Club and the Catfish Pond Association. The in

By Holly Crocco The first weekend of September was a couple of sunny, warm days – ideal for the throngs of visitors who descended on Cold Spring to enjoy a late summer (or early fall) hike and enjoy views of the Hudson River and the Hudson Highlands. It was not ideal for those who live and work in the village. “I mean, let’s just be honest, we got slammed this weekend,” said Mayor Kathleen Foley during the Sept. 9 Cold Spring Village Board meeting. “We were overwhelmed with v

Community members gathered in Cold Spring for International Overdose Awareness Day, where a luminaria ceremony took place. Photo by David Alger. By David Alger The historic bandstand at the Cold Spring waterfront became a sanctuary of shared grief, healing, and urgent advocacy as Putnam County community members gathered to observe International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31. This year’s event marked the 25th global anniversary of the movement under the theme “25 Years On.