DiVestea’s Dilemma
County Sues to Recover Land
In what could be a significant development in the unwinding of corrupt state senator Vincent Leibell’s dealings, the state of New York has declared that a $2 million grant to the non-profit foundation the longtime senator started is in default. Full Story
Putnam Welcomes ‘Ships of the Desert’
A pair of 1,500-pound two-year-old Bactrian camels native to India and Asia were blessed and turned over to the Green Chimneys School Monday to assist emotionally challenged and behaviorally problem children. Full Story
Fire’s Cause Still Unknown
Police and fire officials are continuing their investigation into the May 1 blaze in Carmel that killed four members of the Sullivan family, and have delayed announcing findings. Full Story
Katz Calls for Mandate Relief
Assemblyman Steve Katz is tired of Albany dragging its heels and last Friday before a news conference attended by a dozen governmental and school officials from both Putnam and Westchester, the first-term lawmaker demanded mandate relief. Full Story
Indians Shake Off Doldrums, Roll to Tantalos Tourney Title
‘Pac picks up offense in tourney wins over Panas, JJ
MAHOPAC—The Mahopac High baseball team went into Saturday’s Tantalos tournament having gone 1-5 in their last six games.
The Indians got just the pickup they needed Saturday, getting the offense back on track by scoring 12 runs in the two games. Mahopac beat Panas, 7-1, in the opener, then posted a 5-2 win over John Jay of Cross River in the championship game. Full Story
Mahopac’s D’Ambrosio Provides the Spark at Top of ‘Pac Lineup
Mahopac senior named Courier Athlete of Month
Vin D’Ambrosio Senior, Mahopac High School Full Story
Carmel Hoping to Ride Hot Streak Right into Playoffs
Rams have won six straight, 13 of last 14; Brewster drops last two, but Bears set for tournament
CARMEL—Since opening the season with just two wins in their first six games (2-3-1), the Carmel High baseball team has been on a tear.
Carmel, which closed regular-season action Saturday with a doubleheader at home, capped a six-game winning streak with a 9-2 win over Croton, closing out regular-season action. Full Story
Brewster Softball Splits a Pair at RCK Tourney
BREWSTER—The Brewster High softball team beat Eastchester, 5-3, in game one of the Ketcham tournament Saturday, but the Bears went on to lose to RCK in game two, 2-1.
Brewster also topped Arlington, 9-4, last Thursday on the road, the Bears fell 3-2, to Carmel one day earlier, and they opened the week with a 2-0 loss to Carmel on Monday. Full Story
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