Blood Alcohol Level of .38 lands Man in Jail
A Putnam Valley motorist whose blood alcohol level measured .38 was arrested for DWI. His blood alcohol level was nearly five times the legal limit. Full Story
Driving without a license: Police crackdown
Police say the number of motorists operating vehicles throughout the area with suspended or revoked licenses is very high.
Carmel Officer Brian Shay stopped a speeding car on Route 6 in Mahopac and charged David Sutton, 18, of Lake Peekskill, with not only aggravated unlicensed operation but with being an unlicensed driver and for speeding as well. Full Story
SPCA Formed in Putnam to Limit Animal Cruelty
A new chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been formed in Putnam County.
Members of the group led by Ken Ross of the Westchester SPCA, Veterinarian Dr. Jack Kovitz, and Putnam Valley Dog Control Officer Patti Smith met with members of the Putnam Legislature’s Protective Services Committee last week. Full Story
Kovacs Faces Manslaughter Charges
A Lake Carmel man facing manslaughter charges for killing his wife in their Larchmont Road home by poisoning her with methanol—a solvent used in anti-freeze, fuel and cleaning materials— made a quick appearance in Kent Town Court before having his case adjourned until Sept. 21. Full Story
2010 ELECTIONS: QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES
With the Sept. 14 primary and the ensuing general election
?approaching, the PCN&R
will be asking a question each week of local
candidates for Congress, State
Senate, State Assembly, and County
?Executive.
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19TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
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WASHINGTON DISPATCHES
Keeping an Eye on Our Representation in D.C.
NY Dems Get Failing Grades
CONGRESS is taking practically the whole month of August off for vacation. But that did not prevent Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Rep. John Hall from all receiving failing grades on the national security-oriented political group Keep America Safe’s Scorecard, which was just released this week. Full Story
Extend Or Not?
If you are about to purchase a new car, you have two major decisions to make.
The first involves your car’s attributes. Is it the right make, model and size for your needs? Do you like the color? Full Story
Putnam County Board of Elections Additional Office Hours for Absentee Voting
Aug. 28 Saturday 9am to 12pm Aug. 31 Tuesday 5pm to 7pm Sept. 2 Thursday 5pm to 7pm Sept. 7 Tuesday 5pm to 7pm Sept. Full Story
Ball Predicts Stunning Victory
Assemblyman Greg Ball, candidate for the 40th district State Senate seat, has made public the results of a poll which puts him well ahead of Republican primary opponent Mary Beth Murphy. Full Story
Unemployment Numbers Increase in Putnam
Despite an increase in people out of work from June to July, Putnam’s rate of unemployment continues to be the lowest in the entire region. Full Story
Let’s Play a Game. . . Where in the County is The Courier?
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