Putnam Legislators to Dance with the Stars
Legislators Mary Ellen Odell of Carmel and Vincent Tamagna of Nelsonville will be dancing with the stars this coming Saturday to raise money for the Hillside Food Outreach. Full Story
Training Center Named in Memory of ‘Angel’
On Saturday, Cindy Covell was remembered as an EMS angel, when the Putnam Bureau of Emergency Services dedicated its EMS Training Center in memory of the 57-year-old Patterson woman who lost a battle to cancer nearly two years ago.
Covell served as an EMS lieutenant for many years with the Patterson FD and was the agency’s second vice president. Full Story
Remembering Victims of Domestic Violence
No one is immune: Domestic violence affects the rich as well as the poor. Full Story
Communi ty Cares Fundraiser Tonight
Putnam Community Cares—a nonprofit organization serving families in which the mother is receiving major medical treatments and has children to care for—conducts its autumn fundraiser tonight (Thursday) in Mahopac. Full Story
CAP Needs Volunteers
Putnam CAP (Community Action Program), which has been helping families in need for years, is now asking the community for help, in the form of volunteers. Full Story
New Research Gives Breast Cancer Patients Hope
Advances being made in breast cancer research have given new hope to patients diagnosed with the disease. The news came last week at a breast cancer forum hosted by the Breast Cancer Support Group of the Putnam Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Full Story
Abbey Gallagher Hopes to Make a Difference
Abbey Gallagher wants researchers to find a cure for pancreatic cancer. Full Story
‘Disaster’ Strikes Putnam Correctional Facility
Putnam County Corrections Officer Joanna Macias called it “frightening and scary.”
The veteran officer was referring to Monday’s mock emergency exercise at the Putnam Correctional Facility that tested the ability of police, firefighters, and emergency responders to assist victims on a large scale should a disaster ever occur at the county jail. Full Story
Police News
Drugs and DWI
A Putnam Valley woman originally charged with drunken driving faces more serious felony drug possession charges following her arrest by Somers State Police. Full Story
Heroes Rebuilding Together
On Saturday, October 17th 10 Brewster High School students spent the day in Dutchess County painting and doing yard work for a Korean War veteran, as part of Rebuilding Together's annual fall "Rebuilding Day." Full Story
Tilly Foster Farm Preservation Comes Alive
Philanthropist George Whipple’s dream of keeping the Tilly Foster Farm open and free to the public forever is coming true. Full Story
No Gimmicks, Just Good Pizza
Mario’s Restaurant and Pizzeria, located on Route 6 in Mahopac, has been in business for 20 years. Owner Mario Dinardi grew up on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, an Italian-food lover’s Mecca. And the restaurant business seems to run in the blood. Dinardi’s father owned an Italian restaurant in Yonkers, also named Mario’s. Full Story
Animal Kingdom USA’s Critter Chatter
Janet from Brewster asks:
How often
should I walk my dog?
Full Story
Putnam Valley Public Weighs in on Proposed Local Laws
The Putnam Valley Town Board began its October 14, 2009, meeting with two public hearings, both about issues related to the health and well-being of the town’s lakes and watershed. The first proposed local law would mandate septic system pump-outs on properties adjacent to lakes and watershed areas to prevent additional pollution of these sensitive environmental areas. Full Story
Mys tery on the Menu
Why are the portraits disappearing at Putnam Family and Community Services headquarters in Carmel?
Detective “Dr. Whodunnit” will attempt to find the answer next month when the agency’s dinner dance benefit takes place at Sinapi’s Ceola Manor in Jefferson Valley. Full Story
Coin and Stamp Appraisals Will Be Offered This Weekend
Coin and stamp appraisals have become a rite of autumn in Putnam County.
On Saturday, the Croton River Numismatic Society of Carmel will offer a free appraisal of U.S. and foreign coins, paper money, stamps, medals, and tokens from 9am to 5pm at Carmel FD headquarters. Full Story
Putnam Records First Case of H1N1
Putnam County has recorded its first case of H1N1 influenza.
Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler brought the news to members of the Putnam Legislature’s Health Committee last week. Full Story
GOP is Still Putnam’s Party
The Republican party is Putnam’s strongest political faction. GOP candidates have made up the majorities on town boards and in the county legislature for decades.
In some towns, the lopsided imbalance has meant that Putnam Democrats haven’t been fielding candidates. Carmel went 15 years without a Democratic candidate for supervisor. Full Story
REPUBLICAN PARTY
On The Ballot
Sheriff:
Donald B. Smith* Coroner:
Michael J. Nesheiwat* Legislator District 1:
Vincent M. Tamagna* Legislator District 4:
Mary F. Full Story
But Democrats Are Gaining Ground
The Democratic party in Putnam has been running a distant second to the Republican party for decades, but is beginning to close the gap. Since 1988 there has been a slow, steady increase in Democratic registration in the county. Full Story
DEMOcRAtIc PARtY
On The Ballot
Sheriff:
Kevin McConville Legislator District #4
Mark Armon Carmel Spervisor:
David Wilson Carmel Councilman:
Suzanne McDonough Marc Pekowsky Kent Town Justice
J. Peter Collins* Kevin L. Full Story
Villanova Alleges Stimulus Shenanigans
Patty Villanova, a Town Board candidate in Putnam Valley has alleged that the Putnam Valley Fire Department lied about its condition when it applied for federal stimulus money to build a $9 million firehouse. Having pored over the grant request, Villanova also insists that the Town may have secretly promised $4 million in funds to be added once the stimulus funds are granted. Full Story
Albano Remembered as Tough Wrestler With a Gentle Heart
“Often imitated, never duplicated.” That was Captain Lou Albano’s catch phrase about himself. Full Story
Water Wisdom: Facts and Fun
Cornell Cooperative Extension will host the fourth in its series on Sustainable Putnam’, with a workshop on water quality on Saturday, October 24th, 9am -12noon. The event will be held at the Lawlor Building, corner of route 311 & 164, in Patterson. Full Story
Kent School Kids “Read for the Record”
Kent Elementary School children joined more than one million other boys and girls from across the U.S. to participate in the nationwide initiative called “Read for the Record.” Full Story
Brewster Children Benefit from Donated Dictionaries
School children in the greater Brewster area are benefiting from dictionaries presented to them by two Southeastbased organizations. Full Story
Teddy Bear Time at Putnam Health Center
Pajamas will be the order of the day this Friday at Putnam Hospital Center, when the Mother’s Club of PHC hosts its annual Teddy Bear Party. Full Story
Bewi tched in Northeast Putnam County at Wonder Lake State Park
At almost 1000 acres, Wonder Lake State Park in northeast Putnam County offers miles of hiking trails through a beautiful and varied landscape. It’s a relatively new state park, and has huge potential to become a popular destination for outdoor recreation. Full Story
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