An Unsung Hero Heads West
Putnam County’s loss is Dallas, Texas’s gain.
Gene Glaser of Mahopac, a 93-yearold career businessman, who for the past seven years dedicated his life to assisting future entrepreneurs through the local chapter of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), has decided to head west to live with his family. Full Story
Chester Brings Joy Wherever He Goes
Chester has the knack to bring joy wherever he goes!
The two-year old Shih-tsu pet therapy dog owned by Joseph Frenze of East Fishkill visits Putnam Hospital Center regularly, where the pooch interacts with patients as well as hospital staff. Full Story
CAREERS Recognized Nationally
CAREERS for People with Disabilities— a-non-for-profit organization that has provided job placement and support services to more than 1,800 residents of Putnam and Westchester since its creation 23 years ago—is a great place to work, as well. Full Story
Visiting Nurses Set to Serve Putnam
Putnamites in need of home health care services will be served later this year by professionals from the Visiting Nurse Services (VNS) in Westchester— a 108-year-old not-for-profit organization. Full Story
Sheriff’s Investigator Uses Snow to Kill Fire
A 23-year member of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is being heralded as a hero for extinguishing flames at a Carmel residence with buckets of snow.
Investigator Christopher Spiconardi was in the area last week at 4pm when a radio transmission reported a confirmed house fire at the Richard Perry residence on 45 Everett Road. Full Story
Rangel’s Misdeeds a Boon for Local Charities
Congressman John Hall is writing checks for $2,100 each to 10 local charities, giving away all $21,000 he has received from the disgraced former chairman of the powerful House Way and Means Committee, Charlie Rangel. Full Story
Tactical Training Prepares Police for Crisis Situations
The former Butterfield Hospital building in Cold Spring was the scene of a tactical training exercise several weeks ago when 45 members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department simulated scenarios that prepared emergency responders to active shooter situations in a school or office building setting. Full Story
Police Seek Public’s Help in Solving Christmas Day Burglary
Do you know this man?
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department has asked the public for its assistance in identifying a man wanted for committing a burglary of a Southeast liquor store on Christmas. Full Story
Police News
Renter Seeks Deposit,
Gets Cuffs
A landlord-tenant dispute in Mahopac has led to the arrest of the tenant.
Carmel Police arrested Phuong Huynh, 32, last week after Chief Michael Johnson said Officer Michael Sheil responded to a report of a “violent” dispute at an apartment complex on East Lovell Street. Full Story
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