Students across New York State went back to school last week, with a promising 2025-26 school year ahead of them. At Mahopac Central...

By Holly Crocco The Patterson Fire Department was recently granted permission to purchase a new tower ladder truck to replace its current...

Acting Sheriff Brian Hess will run for election in November. Undersheriff James Menton is sworn into office on the steps of the Historic...

First responders line the street as Sheriff Kevin McConville is laid to rest Aug. 27 in Cold Spring. Photo courtesy of the Putnam County...

By Rob Sample Rental housing – particularly short-term rentals – has become a hot topic among municipalities of all sizes. On Aug. 21,...

By Holly Crocco Final site plan approval was recently granted to Big Geyser, Inc., to redevelop a 6.4-acre property on Sutton Place in...

The late Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville. By Holly Crocco Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville passed away the morning of Aug....

Patterson Fire Department held the biggest water fight in known town history Aug. 10, when more than 300 participants lined Route 311 to...

The New York State Public Service Commission last week adopted a joint proposal establishing three-year electric and gas rate plans for...

By Holly Crocco The Brewster Central School District is continuing its efforts to make sure every student enrolled is one that lives...

Putnam County Undersheriff Thomas Lindert has officially hung up his hat, having retired Aug. 14. “Tom has been a dedicated public...

State Sen. Pete Harckham is joined by Carmel Town Supervisor Mike Cazzari, town board members, and community members at the recent ribbon...

By Holly Crocco A familiar face has returned to Putnam County, with Bill Carlin coming out of retirement to return to his role as...

By Holly Crocco Mahopac Central School District residents expressed disappointment in the school board and administration’s apparent...

Area residents felt the earth shake twice in one week, with a 3.0 magnitude earthquake reported along the Ramapo fault near Hasbrouck...

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne addresses the crowd gathered for the rededication the Whipple-Feeley Putnam County Veterans Memorial...

The Putnam County 4-H Fair & Showcase took place July 27 and 28 at Veterans Memorial Park in Kent, where attendees enjoyed games, crafts,...

St. James the Apostle Church in Carmel once again invited community members to enjoy food, live music, bouncy attractions and games,...

By Holly Crocco Putnam is one of only four counties in New York State whose Suicide Prevention Task Force was selected to receive funding...

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...

The Carmel Fire Department celebrated its 110 th anniversary during its annual parade July 19 along Gleneida Avenue. Various fire...

Officials cut the ribbon to officially open the new, state-of-the-art Lt. Michael Neuner Fire & EMS Training Center in Kent. The brand...

The Hudson Valley InterArts building at 40 Jon Barrett Road in Patterson was damaged in last week’s torrential rain. Photo by Patterson...

Livestock exhibits are a must-see each year. Additional photos are on page xxxx.   Get ready for a weekend of classic cars, milkshakes,...

By Holly Crocco The conversation surrounding proposed rate increases for energy companies in 2026 is not going to die down anytime soon....

High school seniors weren’t the only ones to wear a graduation cap last month. Here, universal pre-kindergarten students in Brewster...