‘It’s Been a Good Ride,’ Says Retiring Investigator
Sheriff’s Investigator Christopher Spiconardi called it a “good ride!” Full Story
April is Foot Health Awareness Month
Did you know that nearly 40 percent of Americans say foot pain has kept them from performing some of life’s daily activities? “Foot pain is not normal,” says Dr. Alan Berman. “Yet many of the patients I see once thought they had to put up with it. Full Story
Shop Putnam Offers Three Seminars to the Public
In an effort to share information with business owners, those planning to open a business and to the general public, the Shop Putnam Business and Home Expo is offering 4 free seminars on Wednesday, May 5, at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor, 466 Route 6, Mahopac. Full Story
Hospital Center Medical Staff Adds Five
The Board of Directors of Putnam Hospital Center recently approved the appointment of five new members to the Carmel hospital’s medical staff— anesthesiologist Thomas A. Henry, MD, bariatric surgeon Anthony Maffei, MD, anesthesiologist Mark H. Susman, MD, orthopedic surgeon David T. Stamer, MD, and surgical physician assistant Rodica Zupcu, PA. Full Story
In Patterson, Dreams Become Reality
Patterson’s new judicial center will become reality by early next year.
Ground was broken adjacent to the current Patterson Town Hall off Route 311 for the 7,000-square-foot courthouse last Saturday during a ceremony that was attended by some three dozen officials and residents who were told by Supervisor Michael Griffin: “Dreams become reality.” Full Story
Putnam Conservatives Endorse Candidates
The Putnam County Conservative Committee has endorsed candidates for the November general election.
Vincent Leibell was the committee’s unanimous choice for County Executive, while County Clerk Dennis Sant and Southeast Legislator Tony Hay were also endorsed. Full Story
New York State Shields to Honor Eric Gross
On Sunday, May 2, the New York State Shields will award their annual Integrity in Journalism Award to The COURIeR’s legendary reporter, Eric Gross.
Established in 1990, New York State Shields Inc. is a non-profit charitable 501(c)(3) fraternal organization, comprising law enforcement officers active and retired from all ranks throughout the New York State area. Full Story
FEMA Money Available for Emergency Food and Shelter
Good news for agencies providing emergency food/shelter services across the county: Putnam has a $15,000 grant from Uncle Sam under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Emergency Food and National Board Program. Full Story
Exhaust Fan Maintenance is a Must
If your bathroom contains an exhaust fan, now may be the time to have it serviced by a licensed electrician.
Four times in the past few months, fires caused by either dust build-up, faulty wiring or faulty fans have resulted in house fires in Putnam County. Full Story
Nan Hayworth Promises to Assist America’s Veterans
Nan Hayworth received a warm welcome from veterans throughout the region during her visit to the Putnam Veterans Hall in Carmel. Full Story
PUTNAM PICTURE PAGE
Heart Walk 2010 a Great Success Despite the Weather
More than 1,200 hearty souls braved rain and chilly conditions Sunday by participating in Heart Walk 2010 around the Brewster School District campus. Full Story
Police News
Sisters Injured in
DWI Crash
Two young women from Brewster described by State Police as sisters remain hospitalized at the Westchester Medical Center following a wrong-way crash on I-684 in Goldens Bridge. Full Story
Drive Drunk, Lose Your Car
When it comes to repeated DWI offenders, Putnam County will be no more “Mr. Nice guy!”
Under the auspices of District Attorney Adam Levy and assistant district attorney Heather Abissi, the county has begun a new asset forfeiture unit which will seize the cars of second-time DWI offenders and sell them at auction. Full Story
Putnam Correctional Facility Receives National Accreditation
The Putnam Correctional Facility is one of 300 jails across the United States to receive accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Full Story
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