Putnam’s Lifesavers of the Year Recognized
Putnam’s unsung heroes were recognized last week during the county’s annual EMS Awards Recognition ceremony. Full Story
Democracy Derby
The current political season has been a volatile one, with several candidates changing their minds as to which seat they would like to occupy. Full Story
Reality-Based Training Keeps Cops Prepared
The sound of rapid gunfire was everywhere as bullets ricocheted off concrete walls and steel doors inside the Putnam Fire Training Center in Kent. Full Story
Police News
UPM Numbers Get
Higher
A number of marijuana arrests have been reported in recent days by police.
Carmel Police arrested Daniel Tavares, 20, of Mahopac after a vehicle in which he was riding was stopped on Anton Drive in Mahopac at 10:30 pm by Officer James Terrazas. Full Story
Garrison Murder Suspect Attempts to Suppress Statements Given to Police
A 19-year-old Lake Peekskill youth accused in the shooting death of a popular Garrison businessman on New Year’s Eve Day 2008 who also faces charges for allegedly assaulting an inmate at the Putnam Correctional Facility is due back in court Thursday in an attempt to suppress videotaped and written statements given to police. Full Story
Gouldman Vies for Galef’s Seat
Putnam Valley resident and businessman Bill Gouldman has thrown his hat into the ring to seek the 90th District Assembly seat now held by Sandy Galef.
Gouldman, a Republican, made the announcement Monday on the steps of the historic Putnam County Courthouse in Carmel before some two dozen family members, friends and supporters. Full Story
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