Ruth White



Ruth White a former Port Washington, New York, resident passed away on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14, 2010, in Boca Raton, Florida. She was 83 years old. Daughter of the late John and Sadie Corrigan, Ruth was born on November 28, 1926. In 1947 she married Donald J. White, and together they lived on Kirkwood Rd. in the village of […]

Leibell and Ball Fight MTA



Two weeks after Governor Paterson proposed halving the MTA payroll tax for suburban counties, State Senator Vincent Leibell, and Assemblyman Greg Ball joined forces once again to call for a full repeal of the controversial tax at the campus of Yorktown High School on Wednesday. Demanding an end to the payroll tax and a forensic audit, the two Republicans were […]

Hospital Celebrates Share Your Heart Day



The Putnam Hospital Center Mother’s Club was the big winner, but visitors and employees of the medical facility also had a good time browsing through tables of displays during the first annual Share Your Heart Day celebration. Last Thursday’s event raised needed dollars for the organization that volunteers its time to raise funds for the hospital’s Birthing Center. In December, […]

Chamber to Meet at Arturo’s



The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday February 23, at Arturo’s Tavern in Mahopac. The night’s festivities and networking begin at 5:30pm for a cocktail hour, cash bar only. Dinner will be served promptly at 6:30pm. The cost to attend is $30 per person. Arturo’s is located at 878, Route 6 in Mahopac. It’s […]

Putnam Fire & Emergency Calls Break All-time Record



The number is astonishing! In 2009, Putnam’s 12 fire departments and four independent volunteer ambulance corps responded to 8,383 emergency calls—the most ever in the county’s history. Commissioner of Emergency Services Robert McMahon reported the numbers last week, telling the PCN&R: “A quick tabulation reveals that our dedicated, all-volunteer corps of firefighters, first responders, and EMTs handled just under 23 […]

Stopping Foot Pain



Contrary to common belief, feet aren’t supposed to hurt. When they do, the pain is a signal that something’s wrong. Yet unlike a pain in the chest or even a tooth ache, people tend to ignore foot pain, even when it is severe. Why? According to Putnam County Podiatrist Dr. Alan Berman, many people have resigned themselves to living with […]

Hall’s Press Secretary Moves On to New Position



Meaghan Smith, who served as Congressman John Hall’s Communications Director, is moving on to a new position on Capitol Hill. “With both excitement and sadness, I want to let you know that tomorrow will be my last day working in Congressman Hall’s office,” wrote Smith in a Tuesday statement. “On Thursday, I am starting a new job with the Senate […]

Police News



Lake Carmel Arrests A 911 call reporting a violent dispute at a Lake Carmel residence has led to the arrest of a 19-year-old house guest. Kent Police arrested Devan Casey, 19, of Lake Carmel, last week after Sgt. Ron Yeager and Officer Ray Beauchesne responded to the residence and observed a damaged room. Lt. Alex DiVernieri alleged that Casey punched […]