Man Charged in Garrison Murder
Lake Peekskill resident faces 25 to life for killing; had planned on robbing John Marcinak's garage
Sheriff Donald Smith announced the arrest Tuesday of a Lake Peekskill man in connection with the New Year's Eve killing of John Marcinak, the popular owner of the Garrison Garage and towing business. Anthony Grigoroff, 18, of 52 Morrissey Drive in the Lake Peekskill section of Putnam Valley, faces a murder charge carrying a prison term of 25 years to life. Full Story
Drunk Driver Kills Mother and Daughter in Brewster
Parents are giving their youngsters an extra hug today in the wake of Monday's horrific tragedy in Brewster that claimed the lives of a young woman and her eight year-old daughter. Full Story
Republicans Revolt in Albany
With GOP takeover, Sen. Leibell returns to leadership
State Senator Vincent Leibell is back in a leadership role in Albany after Republicans and two dissident Democrats took control of the New York State Senate Monday by voting to throw the fledging Democratic majority out of power. Full Story
DeStefano Aims to Unseat Smith
Cites NYPD experience
As retired New York City Police Captain Andrew DeStefano kicked off his bid to become the next Sheriff of Putnam, he told his audiences, "I'm a cop, not a politician. And this isn't a campaign; its an application process. Full Story
A Rough Week for Mahopac Schools
Two cases of swine flu and a bomb scare
It's been a difficult week in the Mahopac School District! First came two confirmed cases of Novel H1N1 influenza, commonly called Swine Flu; then last Friday a suspicious device left at Mahopac High School prompted the evacuation of not only the high school but the Mahopac Middle School and Mahopac Falls Elementary School, as well. Full Story
Half Moon Returns to Hudson River
On the afternoon of Sunday, June 7, crowds gathered along Philipstown's Hudson shores, and waited. They waited for minutes, and then hours, to see the much anticipated River Day flotilla of ships, marking the anniversary of Henry Hudson's historic voyage. At last, around the Bear Mountain bend came sailing the long-awaited fleet of dignified, old fashioned tall ships. Full Story
New Alliance Advocates for Local Businesses
A group of entrepreneurs across Putnam County who realize the value of local business have created the Putnam County Independent Business Alliance to help locally-owned independent businesses succeed. The core group, consisting of Rich Osmers, Bill Evans, Jim Byron, Dr. Full Story
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