How the Other Half Lives
News From the Other Side of the Taconic
Hundreds gather at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Cold Spring to mourn the death of beloved resident James "Jim" Guinan, the famed proprietor of Guinan's Country Store—the old pub at Garrison's Landing. Full Story
Schumer Fights For Sport Fishing
KENT—U.S. Senator Charles Schumer paid a visit to Putnam County. New York's senior senator trekked to White Pond last Wednesday located in a remote area of western Kent, where he promised to sponsor legislation for $20 million to protect recreational fishing throughout the Hudson Valley. Full Story
Police News
Teen Caught Selling Drugs MAHOPAC—An 18-year-old Mahopac youth is facing a seven year state prison term following his arrest for selling marijuana in the greater Carmel- Mahopac area. The Putnam County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest last week of Mouhamadou Sy in connection with the alleged drug sales. Full Story
Putnam Lawmakers Ask Albany for To Extend Sales Tax Hike
Putnam County lawmakers have called on their Albany counterparts to renew a one-percent sales tax increase for the next two years. At its regular monthly meeting last week, the legislature voted 7-1 in calling for the renewal. Full Story
A Brief Account of the Battles of Lexington and Concord
Visiting the Putnam County Historical Society exhibit (see story page 1) and immersing oneself in the history of the village is a fine way of commemorating the opening battles of the American Revolution. Full Story
In Honor of Patriot's Day
Concord Hymn
By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April's breeze unfurled; Here once the embattled farmers stood; And fired the shot heard round the world. Full Story
KCAC Schedules Family Hike to Hawk Ro
A naturalist and an historical interpreter will be among the group hiking with Kent Conservational Advisory Committee (KCAC) members during the Family Hike to Hawk Rock on Sun., May 3. The annual outing into the DEP Horsepound Brook unit is open to the public and has become a favorite outdoor adventure for many young families. Full Story
Proclamations
Spring is a busy time of the year for members of the Putnam Legislature. In addition to discussing reams of resolutions, lawmakers recognized scores of individuals and organizations by issuing a variety of proclamations. Full Story
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