Valentines for Veterans
Patients at the Castle Point Veterans Hospital in Dutchess County and the Montrose Veterans Hospital in northern Westchester will be experiencing a joyful Valentine’s Day weekend thanks to the efforts of area school children. Full Story
Heart Awareness Month Proclaimed in Putnam
February has been proclaimed as National Heart Awareness Month in Putnam County.
At its full meeting last week the Putnam Legislature was visited by four members of the “Mend-A-Heart with Stitches of Love” campaign. Full Story
CAP Program Called a Winner
The Putnam Community Action Program (CAP) has been assisting the less fortunate for years by providing food, clothing, and holiday gifts.
Now, CAP has ventured into the world of employment, also with fantastic results. Full Story
Cost of Educating Pre-Schoolers Continues to Soar
Calling it “unfortunate” that counties are mandated by New York State to provide educational instruction for preschool children, members of the Putnam Legislature reluctantly approved a resolution increasing the Health Department’s pre-school itinerant account by $40,000. Full Story
Putnam Seeks Nearly $5 Million in Grants
Putnam lawmakers are realistic!
Will the county be receiving almost $5 million in federal and state grants being applied for? Full Story
Putnam Celebrates Boy Scouts’ DC Centennial
Celebrating the adventure and continuing the journey was the theme of a gala in Washington, D.C., Tuesday evening when more than 1,000 representatives of the Boy Scouts gathered to commemorate the Boy Scouts of America 100th anniversary. Full Story
PUTNAM PEOPLE
Chronicling the Accomplishments of Putnamites
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Leibell’s 900K Expense Tab
The Empire Center for New York State Policy recently issued a report for the fiscal year ending in April 2009 that detailed the expenses of state lawmakers. State Senator Vincent Leibell had the one of the highest expense figures—totaling $964,882. Full Story
MTA Tax: Updates
Gov proposes tax rollback
New York Governor David Paterson has proposed cutting the Hudson Valley’s share of the MTA payroll tax in half, and shifting the burden of the MTA’s revenue problems back on New York City. Full Story
Snow Slows Things Down
Remember the good old days when you could travel from Carmel to Patterson without seeing another car? Full Story
Police News
Booze and Drugs
Two Mahopac men face court hearings later this month following their arrests by State Police on Route 684 in northern Westchester. Full Story
New Restrictions for Teen Drivers
New laws to combat the high rate of crashes among the young will take effect later this month.
The legislation will further restrict the rights of 16- and 17-year-olds asking mom or dad for the keys to the family car. Full Story
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