Mahopac Man Saves Fellow Diver from Abyss of Death
Danilo Gristina doesn’t consider himself a hero, but had it not been for the Mahopac man’s quick actions, a diver from Mexico would have drowned. Full Story
Colorful Maps of USA Painted on Playgrounds in Brewster
Thanks to the efforts of parent volunteers and the Verizon Pioneers, children returning to class next month in Brewster at the John F. Kennedy and Garden Street Schools will have a new learning tool.
Huge brightly colored maps of the United States have been painted on playgrounds at the two schools. Full Story
Bee Stings Keep Emergency Services Providers Busy
A number of bee stings have kept emergency providers busy in recent days on both sides of the county.
The Putnam 911 Dispatch Center reported at least six cases during the past week when ambulances and rescue vehicles were dispatched to residences and parks for victims of bee and wasp stings. Full Story
Kent SeniorNet Celebrates its 10th Anniversary at Public Library
Volunteers at Kent SeniorNet have been spending a busy summer by preparing curriculum for several new and exciting computer courses for autumn.
The organization is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and during the past decade has instructed more than 1,000 students in a classroom at the Kent Public Library. Full Story
Summer Camps at BHS Focus on String Instruments, Drama
Dozens of young people in the greater Brewster area returned to school in July, but didn’t mind a bit! As a matter of fact the youngsters attending last week’s summer camp program at Brewster High School had a blast participating in one of two programs— Theater Camp and the Strings Institute. Full Story
Congressional Hall Heralds New GI Bill
Congressman John Hall is thrilled that America’s new GI Bill will allow more than two million Americans who have served on active duty since 9/11 to be eligible for up to four years of education benefits courtesy of Uncle Sam. Full Story
Fundraisers and Internships at Putnam Hospital Center
At the sold-out 2nd Annual Summer Social, sponsored by The Mothers Club of Putnam Hospital Center and held recently at Centennial Golf Club, Sheriff Don Smith presented club president Corrinne DiVestea with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Certificate of Appreciation for the club’s “efforts in making a difference as a not-for-profit organization supporting Putnam Hospital Center.& Full Story
VFW Makes Donation
Through the generorsity of the citizens of The Town of Southeast American Legion Argonne Post No. 71 has made a donation of $500.00 to The Castle Point VA Hospital for the purchase of Canteen Books. Full Story
Police News
Officers Save Unsound Man
on Bizarre Day in Mahopac
A 64-year-old Mahopac man was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Putnam Hospital Center Monday after keeping police at bay for several hours. Full Story
ABC Gives Gold Stars to Carmel Pubs
Eight pubs in the greater Carmel area have received a gold star for complying with New York State’s Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Law.
Carmel Police conducted bar checks of establishments in Carmel, Mahopac, and Mahopac Falls last week. Full Story
A Tree Falls in Brewster
Along Farm To Market Road in the Town of Patterson, what was
possibly the oldest tree in Putnam County succumbed to the elements
on the morning of July 27, after the previous night’s heavy rains. Full Story
Dog Trainer Works to Save Lily the Pit Bull
One of the area’s most respected dog trainers and a Kent family has asked the public for its help to save the life of a special dog.
Lily, a six-year-old American pit bull terrier, was rescued from a kill shelter in New York City by Peggy Hutcoe Colonna of Lake Carmel, who owns and operates the Upper Paw Professional Dog Training and Rescue Service. Full Story
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