Two Injured, One Seriously, as Car, Truck Collide in Southeast



An 18-year-old Brewster woman was seriously injured when her car collided with a dump truck on Route 6 in Southeast less than a half-mile from the Connecticut state line. With the assistance of members of the Putnam Sheriff’s Department, Brewster State Police investigated last week’s noontime crash. According to State Police Station Commander Sgt. Joseph Malorgio, a Chevy sedan driven […]

Pair of Motorcycle Crashes Result in Two Men Hospitalized



Two residents of Brewster are hospitalized following motorcycle mishaps in Southeast and Danbury. State Police said the first took place last Friday night when Andrew Natell, 23, was attempting to pass a car being operated by Jason Leavitt of Brewster, which troopers said was making an illegal U-turn on Route 22. Brewster State Police Station Commander Sgt. Joseph Malorgio said […]

Troopers Crack Down on Speed and Seatbelts



State Police are keeping their promise. Later this month local justice courts will be jammed with motorists cited for speeding and failing to wear seatbelts. Troopers from the Brewster, Somers, Stormville, and East Fishkill barracks conducted two enforcement details in recent days on the Taconic State Parkway and I-684, and as Troop K Major Michael Kopy explained: “Patrols will be […]

4-H Fair Time Is Right Around the Corner



In two weeks, the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park will be the place to be when the county’s 40th annual 4-H Fair opens its doors for the mid-summer event. With good weather, more than 30,000 men, women and children will pass through the gates of the fair that will offer something for everyone. At last week’s full meeting of the […]

Vehicle Arson in Southeast Leads to Arrest



A Dutchess County man is facing a 15-year state prison term for allegedly torching his car on Pugsley Road in a secluded section of Southeast after the 2007 Nissan Altima had been reported stolen in New York City. Garfield Wyntner, 28, of Lagrangeville was arrested last week by the Sheriff’s Department. Chief Investigator Gerald Schramek said Wytnter was observed acting […]

Chabad Jewish Center Opens In Carmel



Putnam County’s first complete center for Jewish life has opened in Carmel. Rabbi Avi Korer, who established the Chabad Center of Putnam four years ago, said that when the ribbon was cut on a recent Sunday afternoon, “our new center became home for everything Jewish!” The 1400-square-foot storefront on Fair Street adjacent to the Carmel Cornerstone Park, serves as a […]

Pawling Girl Scout Supports Cancer Patients



Kathleen Tucker (left), a member of Pawling Girl Scout Troop 1492, recently donated 500 pairs of “Bracelets of Love” to Putnam Hospital Center Director of Development and Community Affairs Anita M. Minella for the patients in Carmel hospital’s cancer center. The bracelets provide patients and their loved ones a comforting connection to each other by tying them together by each […]

Worship Services



CHUANG YEN MONASTERY2020 Rte 301, Carmel 845-228-4283/4288 baus.org bauscym@aol.com Sunday programs: 9-10am – Chanting and Meditation, 10-11am – Dharma Talk, 11am-12pm – Noon Book Discussion Group, Vegetarian lunch, Saturdays & Sundays, 12-1pmCHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Route 311 at Maple Ave., Patterson jangled@aol.com Holy Eucharist every Saturday afternoon at 5DREW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 28 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, Rev. Karen A. Burger 845-225-2019 […]

Probation Month Proclaimed in Putnam



For many years across Putnam County probation officers have been providing structured guidance and supervision by assisting convicted criminals in maintaining a law-abiding lifestyle. It was only fitting that on the 36th anniversary of the formation of the American Probation Association last week, the Putnam Legislature paused during its deliberations to proclaim July National Probation Officers Month throughout the county. […]

Seminar Focuses on Liquor Sales and DWI



Putnam’s incidence of drunken driving is on the decline. Monday, District Attorney Adam Levy brought the blockbusting news to a merchant education seminar with three dozen people from businesses with active liquor licenses. The 2-hour-long gathering was a collaborative effort between the Sheriff’s Department and the Putnam Communities that Care Coalition. Levy said 555 DWI arrests were made in 2010 […]