Generous Donors share their life with others
Throughout Putnam County many gifts were exchanged during the long holiday weekend, but none as critical as the gift of life! Full Story
Putnam Veterans Home Celebrates Christmas
In 1998, the State Senator Vincent Leibell Putnam Veterans Home opened, and each Christmas since that time, the senator and his elves visit the home off Drewville Road in Carmel to meet with the vets while exchanging holiday gifts.
Last Saturday the current residents were greeted by the senator, who reciprocated with fresh bagels and pastries. Full Story
Putnam Community Foundation Aids Senior Citizens, Revitalizes Brewster
Dozens of senior citizens gathered on the day after Christmas in the community room of a building at 50 Main Street in Brewster to say thanks to the Putnam Community Foundation.
The non-for-profit, founded a dozen years ago by State Senator Vincent Leibell, has created a variety of units of senior housing throughout eastern Putnam County as well as other community based projects. Full Story
Dellaripa Home for the Holidays
Airman Alyssa Dellaripa came home for the holidays.
The 2008 graduate of Carmel High School who is stationed on the USS Harry S. Truman returned to her naval duties this week after spending time with family and friends in Lake Carmel and Mahopac. Full Story
Putnam CAP Benefits from “Fund-a-Feast”
Christmas Day has come and gone, but a need still exists at the Putnam Community Action Program (CAP) for food. Full Story
Contractors Brighten Holidays for PFCS
When members of Putnam Family and Community Services (PFCS) ring in the New Year this weekend they will be especially grateful to the Putnam County Electrical Contractors Association—a non-for-profit trade organization promoting high standards of excellence and safety that benefits residents, businesses, and institutions across the county. Full Story
More Flu Clinics Planned for Next Week
It’s still not too late to get your seasonal flu and H1N1 flu vaccine.
The Putnam County Health Department will be offering both H1N1 and seasonal flu inoculations next Thursday to all New Yorkers aged 10 and older.
Commissioner of Health Dr. Sherlita Amler noted that both vaccines may be received on the same day. Full Story
Emergency Response Team Trains for Disaster
It was only a drill, but for the 25 members of the highly trained Putnam County Emergency Response Team, a “raid” on a house containing an “armed and extremely dangerous” individual was extremely realistic. Full Story
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