Putnam Ranks Third Statewide for ’09 Residential Foreclosures
Here’s a statistic that Putnam isn’t proud of!
The county, which is the smallest New York county except for Rockland, was ranked third statewide by the New York State Association of Realtors last year when it came to foreclosure actions. Full Story
Military Service Academy Appointees Recognized
Three graduating seniors from Brewster, Carmel, and Mahopac were joined by three others from Pawling who all received special commendations after being accepted to attend our nation’s military service academies this fall. Full Story
Deceased White Plains Police Officer Had Putnam Roots
White Plains Police Detective Michael Perry, who suffered a fatal heart attack while pursuing a criminal last weekend had roots in Putnam County.
The 43-year-old married father of six-year-old twin boys was the son of Patrick and Patricia Perry of Mahopac Falls. Patrick Perry was the former Inspector General of the Putnam Sheriff’s Department. Full Story
Curves of Mahopac Cuts the Ribbon
On Monday, June 14, the Mahopac Curves facility marked its recent relocation with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Joan Serrecchia shared her remarks with the COURIeR as she celebrated their arrival. Full Story
Red Cross Volunteers Prepare for Disaster
The scenario was frightening: A massive flood caused by days of torrential rains has deluged Putnam County overflowing streams, reservoirs, and lakes— forcing scores of people from their homes.
The Red Cross is forced to set up shelters throughout the New York Metropolitan area to assist those in need of help. Full Story
Postpartum Depression Rises
The disturbing news that the incidence of postpartum depression is on the increase in Putnam was brought to members of the Putnam Legislature’s Health Committee last week by Commissioner of Health Dr. Sherlita Amler, Supervising Public Nurse Kathy Percacciolo, and Maternal Child Care Nurses Diane Liscia and Lisa Harrington. Full Story
Helping Hands at Wells Park
Spectra Energy wants to be a good neighbor.
The Houston-based firm that provides a natural gas transmission pipeline from the Gulf of Mexico distributes the product to licensed natural gas distributors in the Putnam- Westchester Dutchess-Fairfield County region. Full Story
Hit and Run Crash Damages Railroad Bridge
An old railroad bridge was knocked off its foundation by a large vehicle that fled the scene. The bizarre incident took place last week on Route 164 at Bullet Hole Road in Patterson. A passerby noticed the bridge hanging and called 911. Full Story
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