Memories of Old Put
Life on the Old Put—a railroad line that transported passengers and freight from the Bronx to Brewster before becoming defunct in the 1970s—is captured in photos and verse by the area’s only railroad aficionado who has just completed his second book. Full Story
Rizzuto Aids Grieving Families through Pictures
Margaret Rizzuto believes no foot is too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world.
The professional photographer from Mahopac is volunteering her services these days with the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS) organization by assisting families suffering from an early infant loss. Full Story
Gut ter Cleaning Can Be Dangerous to Your Health
Four residents of Putnam County learned the hard way Sunday that cleaning leaves and debris from roof gutters can be dangerous to your health.
The Putnam 911 Dispatch Center sent EMS personnel to residences in Brewster, Mahopac, Putnam Valley, and Philipstown for reports of victims falling from ladders. Full Story
$10,000 Collected at Putnam Community Cares Fundraiser
Amy Sayegh was overwhelmed by the turnout.
The banquet room at Putnam National Golf Club was filled to capacity last Thursday evening when scores of people attended Putnam Community Cares first annual fundraising dinner.
The non-profit organization serves families around the county where a mom is receiving major medical treatments while caring for her children. Full Story
North Salem Kids Compare Colonial Life with Their Own
Grooming cows, carding wool and putting on yokes to carry milk for making butter were practices unheard of by some local six-year-olds, until they visited Philipsburg Manor.
The first graders at the North Salem Pequenakonck Elementary School ventured to the Sleepy Hollow working farm last week and got a taste of what it was like living in Colonial America. Full Story
PARC Celebra tes 55 Years
Scenes from the 55th anniversary of the Putnam ARC,
the leading provider of services for children and adults with
developmental disabilities in Putnam County.
The event was held Sunday, October 18,
at the Mahopac Golf Club.
Full Story
Police News
Dangerous World Series
A Dutchess County family learned the hard way that attending a World Series game at Yankee Stadium can be dangerous to your health. Full Story
St. James School Celebrates Grandparents
Grandmas and grandpas were out in large numbers when visiting their grandkids at St. James School in Carmel. Full Story
Fire Prevention Teaches Children Not to Burn
Boys and girls across Putnam County have learned not to burn thanks to the efforts of a small army of volunteer firefighters and emergency responders. Full Story
Carmel-Mantova Exchange Renewed
The Carmel-Mantova connection is alive and well!
A dozen young men and women from the small Italian community are in Putnam County this week attending classes at Carmel High School, spending time with host families, and visiting sites throughout the New York metropolitan area as part of an educational exchange. Full Story
Ground Broken for Green Chimneys
Green Chimneys celebrated its 62nd anniversary in grand fashion by breaking ground for the long-awaited dormitory complex. The rain let up just long enough last week for local dignitaries and school staff to dig deep into the earth with a dozen gold-ceremonial shovels. Full Story
Scenes from Election Night
Maybe the People Want More
Taxes and Government, Says
Putnam Valley’s Villanova
Full Story
Hall Monitor
On November 2, 2009,
Congressman John Hall (D, NY-19) voted YES on H. R. 1168, The Veteran Retraining Act of 2009. H.R. 1168 would require the Secretary of Labor to pay to each covered veteran an assistance allowance for each month the veteran in enrolled in an employment and training program that teaches a skill in demand. Full Story
Carmel High Students Recite Rug Room Monologues
Chi ldren enrol led in special educat ion clas ses at Carmel High School are an integral part of their educational institution. Full Story
Promoting a Positive Outlook
One hundred eight fifth and sixth grade girls from 11 area schools including Mahopac, North Salem, and Haldane learned an important lesson that fostered the philosophy of “I can.”
The young ladies participated last week in the 15th annual Women Helping Girls with Choices conference held on the Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES campus in Yorktown Heights. Full Story
Let’s Play a Game . . . Where in the County is THE COURIER?
If you can identify this location in Putnam County and be the first caller to 845.225.3633 on Monday, November 9, between 10 and 10:15am (according to the clock at the COURIER office), you will win a special surprise! Full Story
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