DA Levy Cautions Seniors About Telephone Scams
District Attorney Adam Levy has cautioned Putnam's over-65 set to be wary of scams. Levy delivered the keynote address last Friday before more than 500 "seasoned" citizens who were on hand for the county's 36th Anniversary Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) award luncheon at Sciortino's Restaurant in Brewster. Full Story
Health Department Hosts Hazardous Waste Clean-up
Tons of household hazardous waste has been removed from the environment thanks to county government. The Putnam Health Department conducted its semi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Clean-up Day last Saturday at health department headquarters Full Story
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As part of a community service project, the Melrose Cub Scout Troop spent time at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, working outdoors to clean up the hospital's courtyard/garden areas. Taking a break, from left to right, are Nolan Maclear, Michael DiVestea, Ben Yoon, Anders Roll, and Bobby McBride. Full Story
Legislature Makes Appointments
Putnam lawmakers have appointed four people to two advisory boards. By unanimous votes of the ninemember legislature last week, Karl Rohde of Lake Carmel, James Sullivan of Mahopac, and Gil Tarbox of Kent were all named to the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park Advisory Board for terms ending on Dec. 31, 2011. Full Story
American Legion Hosts Food Drive for Soldiers Abroad
The Sons of the American Legion, Katonah Post 1575, will combine with Mt. Kisco Post 136, to host a food drive benefiting our soldiers abroad. The drive will kickoff at the Legions' annual Memorial Day Parades; May 25th in Katonah and May 29th in Mt. Kisco, and run thru June 13th, the annual Pig Roast Benefit in Katonah. Full Story
State DMV Commissioner Discusses New Plates
New York State DMV Commissioner David Swarts likes what he sees in Putnam County. Swarts, a former Erie County Clerk, is making the rounds by visiting every Motor Vehicles office across New York State. Full Story
Remembering Those Who Fought for America's Freedom
Revolutionary War Encampment Comes to Brewster
History came to life for 4th graders at the C.V. Starr Intermediate School in Brewster during a Revolutionary War encampment. The rear of the school property became an 18th century setting last week when children participated in the annual three-day event by raising tents and preparing vegetables that became a delicious soup cooked on an open fire. Full Story
Leibell Will Oppose Proposed Changes to Marriage Law
Vincent Leibell will not endorse same-sex marriage during the current legislative session. As Governor Paterson puts pressure on the State Senate to pass an initiative that would legalize same-sex marriage in New York, Senator Vincent Leibell has been targeted by activists hoping to sway his vote. Full Story
Cold Spring's McConville Runs for County Sheriff
Retired MTA police chief Kevin Mc- Conville began making his case to become Putnam County's next sheriff at the Mahopac Public Library this past Wednesday. Full Story
Emerald Association Hosts Irish Feis
People came from near and far to the Putnam County Park Sunday when the county's Emerald Association sponsored its 30th annual Feis. Feis is the Irish word for a festival or dance competition that promotes culture and music. More than 750 young women adorned in brightly colored dresses participated in a series of dances. Full Story
Special Olympics Inspires Brewster to Acheive More
An important lesson was learned on the Brewster High School track last weekend Full Story
Police News
Kent Youth Arrested for Drug Possession and Endangering Welfare of a Child An 18-year-old Kent youth is facing charges of marijuana possession and endangering the welfare of a child following his arrest by Kent Police. Full Story
Head-on Crash Outside PHC Snarls Traffic Throughout Carmel
Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel resembled the gridlock experienced each day on the Long Island Expressway when two cars collided outside Putnam Hospital Center last week. Full Story
Carmel Panel Discusses Tax Fraud
Each year New York State loses $500 million in tax revenue as a result of employer fraud misclassification. Last week, representatives of the Empire State Regional Council of Carpenters, met with law enforcement officials in Carmel to discuss tax and insurance fraud being perpetrated by many unscrupulous contractors in the area. Full Story
DWI Arrests Continue to Soar; Trends Point to 600 by Year's End
"It's like shooting fish in a barrel," was the comment of one veteran police officer in Putnam County when referring to the large number of arrests of intoxicated motorists this spring. Full Story
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