Kickin’ it at Patterson Rec
Patterson News
USA Karate students ages 3-15 participated in a Kids Karate Tournament hosted by the Patterson Recreation Center. Full Story
164% Increase in Arrests by Brewster Police
BREWSTER VILLAGE BOARD
With the addition of modern patrol car technology, the Village of Brewster Police Department increased their number of arrests by 164 percent over the last year and a half. Full Story
Police News
Kobacker’s Lotto
Sales Robbery
A Brewster man is facing larceny charges for allegedly stealing money from a popular Brewster supermarket. Full Story
Alzheimer’s presumed to skyrocket in future
Eric Gross
A national imperative is underway to change the trajectory of Alzheimer’s disease. Full Story
Roaming Pit Bulls Kill Neighbor’s Cat
Carmel News
Two pit bull terriers escaped their pen Sunday and killed a neighbor’s cat as it sat on the front porch of her Carmel home. Full Story
Putnam Hospital Center Reservoir Classic Road Race Applications Now Available
Applications are now available for the 23rd Annual Putnam Hospital Center Reservoir Classic Road Race. Sponsored by the Carmel-Kent Lions Club. It will be held Sunday, September 26. Sanctioned by the Westchester Road Runners, it will start and finish at Putnam Hospital Center on Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel; the race route will run along the scenic Croton Falls Reservoir. Full Story
What’s New at Putnam Family and Community Services?
Want to get up close and personal and find out how PFCS helps 1 out of every 11 Putnam residents with mental health or chemical use issues? Read the PFCS Annual Report, just released. Full Story
New Rules for Hunting, Trapping Licenses
Hunters and trappers should be aware of several new regulations in effect for 2010-11. Air guns may now be used for hunting small game. Pheasant hunting areas and seasons have been modified. The Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) containment area has been decommissioned, and hunters in that area are no longer required to have their deer checked for CWD. Full Story
Police Chief Calls Littering ‘Totally Unnecessary’
News from Mahopac
Tossing trash from the window of a moving vehicle may cost you $1,000!
Carmel Police have begun a crackdown on those who litter in the greater Mahopac-Carmel area, with Police Chief Michael Johnson reporting zero tolerance. Full Story
Union Valley Cemetery and Chapel Celebrate 150th year
The 150th anniversary of the Union Valley Cemetery Association will be observed at a public service on Sunday, September 12, at 3pm. An open house will be held from 2 to 5pm. Refreshments will be served and historical memorabilia will be on display. The Officers and Trustees of the Association invite the public to join in this special celebration. Full Story
Kaplowitz Pushes for Lake Quality Improvement
Westchester County Legislator Mike Kaplowitz, who is seeking the 40th District State Senate seat being vacated by Senator Vincent Leibell wants the LIP.
LIP or Lake Improvement Program would channel funds from New York State’s $134 million Environmental Protection Fund to help protect and preserve the region’s lakes and reservoirs. Full Story
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