Family Remembrance for a Loved One Creates UFO Scare - Free Access
A family remembrance celebrating the life of a 21-year-old Mahopac man who died a year ago after a Connecticut crash set off a UFO scare last weekend in Putnam. Full Story
New home being found for sex offender - Free Access
Carmel location near schoolchildren had town in uproar
A Level 3 sex offender who relocated to Carmel a week ago is on his way to a new residence after a furor was created due to the proximity of the convict’s location to a nursery school and day care center. Full Story
Vet Honored for Helping Wounded
U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Brennan Mahoney, married and the father of two, is leaving at the end of the month on his fourth tour of the Middle East, Full Story
Pataki to Push Tourism in Bicentennial Year
Putnam’s Director of Tourism Valerie Hickman is stepping down and likely will be replaced by former First Lady Libby Pataki of Garrison. Full Story
Tamagna to Head Planning for County?
Still more changes are likely to come in Putnam County government’s top ranks.
Legislator Vincent Tamagna, the Republican who represents Philipstown, is under consideration for a top planning post in the administration of County Executive MaryEllen Odell. Full Story
Firefighters Avert Disaster at Condo
Recalling a terrible blaze that destroyed six units at the Patterson Village Condominiums a year and a half ago, fire crews responded in force last Saturday after numerous 911 calls were received reporting a “working fire” at the sprawling complex off Route 311 in Patterson. Full Story
Katz Likely to Primary Ball
UPDATED for Ball and Katz comment
Assemblyman Steve Katz of Yorktown is considering staging a Republican primary against Sen. Greg Ball for Ball’s Senate seat.
Ball, of Patterson, and Katz were both elected to their current posts in the 2010 elections. Ball had previously represented the Assembly. Full Story
Should Elevators be Super-Sized?
Who knew? As our population has super-sized, our elevators – apparently including in Putnam County – haven’t kept pace. Full Story
Pervert Poses as Girl to Get Boys
A convicted sex offender recently released from prison on parole is facing new charges following his arrest in Putnam Valley.
The Putnam Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest last Friday of Jonathan DeLaura of Jefferson Valley in connection with the case. Full Story
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