Mad in Mahopac
Quality of air in middle school raises concerns
People are frightened, upset, and concerned.
Reports of Mahopac Middle School children experiencing constant headaches, bloody noses, and nausea surfaced over and over again when 500 people crowded into the school’s gymnasium last week for a meeting that centered on the school’s air quality. Full Story
Highway Robbery?
Longtime Patterson roads supervisor is arrested
Patterson’s long-time Highway Superintendent Charles Williams is facing a lengthy state prison term following his arrest for official misconduct. Full Story
Fireplace Disaster
A Southeast property owner learned the hard way never to light a fire inside a fireplace that hadn’t been used or inspected for 15 years.
A house under renovation at 399 Brewster Hill Road was destroyed Saturday afternoon after the homeowner, Frank Alexander, ignited the fireplace while working on the one-story wood frame dwelling. Full Story
Flowers for St. Valentine’s Day
Sunday is Valentine’s Day—the day for lovers and others to show their affection towards each other.
Roses are the flower of choice on the day of hearts and florists throughout the region are gearing up for the occasion. Full Story
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