Cuomo Road Show is Light on Details
A visit by New York State DOT Commissioner Joan McDonald sponsored by the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce was tabbed as an opportunity for local residents to learn about specific projects earmarked for Putnam County contained in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $132.5 billion budget proposal announced earlier in the week. Full Story
Home Is Where The Help Is
Within the next five years, Putnam County will experience a 70 percent growth rate of residents over the age of 60 with one out of every four county residents being eligible for Social Security.
Office for the Aging officials reported last week the county’s over- 85-year old population will also double, necessitating a variety of housing options for seniors. Full Story
Celebrating Putnam’s Bicentennial Year in 2012
From The Chamber
Two hundred years ago, a swath of land in the lower Hudson Valley was separated from Dutchess County and given its own name, Putnam, in honor of one of the valiant generals who helped the fledgling United States win its independence from Great Britain. Full Story
’Pac Mat Men Continue Hot Streak, Top Carmel, Yorktown
Carmel’s Pecora earns 100th career win
MAHOPAC—After spending almost two weeks wrestling at tournaments throughout the Northeast, the Mahopac High wrestling team got back into league competition this week and picked up two wins. After opening with Tuesday’s 48-33 win at Yorktown High, the Indians (16-4, 3-0) beat Carmel, 60- 17, at Carmel last Thursday and have now won 13 straight dual meets. Full Story
Bears Swimmers Pick Up Two Easy Wins
BREWSTER—With the season winding down, the Brewster High swim team picked up two more wins, after beating Beacon High 48-39 on Tuesday, the Bears (10-1) topped Peekskill High 56-31. Full Story
Lady Rams Roll Past Bears, Tuskers, Improve to 9-4
CARMEL—Sabrina Diaz had 14 points, and Alyssa D’Apice added 13 points and three assists to lead the Carmel High girls basketball team to a 53-36 victory over Brewster in a League 1B game played Friday at Brewster.
The Bears also handed Somers a 48-40 setback the prior Wednesday on the road, and finished the week at 9-4 overall and 4-0 in the league. Full Story
After Loss to Iona, ’Pac Bounces Back With Wins Over Jay, Lakeland
MAHOPAC—Even though Iona Prep snapped the Mahopac High hockey team’s five-game winning streak, the Indians have to feel pretty good about where they stand. Full Story
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