Carmel Student Recognized



The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced that Carmel High School student Danielle Nicole Rinzivillo, from Patterson, has been selected for membership. The Society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence. “Our vision is to build a dynamic international organization that connects members with meaningful content, resources, and opportunities,” stated NSHSS […]

Man Charged With DWI at Newburgh-Beacon Bridge



Following a car-truck crash at the toll plaza on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, a Carmel man faces DWI charges when appearing later this month in Dutchess County Court. State Police arrested Scott Toro, 46, last week after his Infiniti, which police said was headed eastbound along I-84 at 2:15 am, collided with a tractor trailer rig after the driver attempted to […]

Anthony DiPippo Denied Bail in Murder Case



Visiting State Supreme Court Justice Albert Lorenzo denied bail to a man convicted of brutally murdering a 12-year-old Carmel girl 17 years ago. The action came last Friday in Putnam County Court when attorneys for Anthony DiPippo, 35, requested that bond be set allowing the former Patterson resident to be released pending the prosecution’s appeal of the high court’s ruling […]

Putnam Community Service Network Seeking Nominations



Is there someone, a person or an organization, that has taken that extra step, given support when needed, made an impact on you or someone you know? The Putnam Community Service Network (PCSN), a Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County program, would like to recognize them at the PCSN’s 26th Annual Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, September 28th at 9 am […]

Putnam Children’s Committee Kicks Off Fund Drive



The Putnam Children’s Committee is once again asking the public for assistance so that children in need of financial aid for health, education or everyday necessities of life such as clothing will receive support. The committee has been serving the county’s indigent children for the past 94 years. In 1917, Mrs. Frederic Osborn of Cold Spring realized that a need […]

Danbury Teens Charged in Rash of Thefts in Southeast



Sheriff’s Chief Investigator Gerald Schramek has called on the public to refrain from leaving vehicles unlocked during the overnight hours. Schramek’s call came last Friday after members of the Sheriff’s Department arrested three teenagers from Danbury in connection with merchandise stolen from unlocked cars parked in the Maplewood Drive section of Southeast last week. Numerous vehicles had been entered with […]

Fire Department Parade Called Picture Perfect



What a night! What a parade! Under ideal weather conditions, thousands of emergency responders from throughout the region joined by a variety of bands and fife and drum corps paraded up Brewster’s main thoroughfare to the delight of scores of onlookers. The Brewster Fire Department’s annual parade last Wednesday evening was picture perfect. Forty fire departments marched with precision while […]

Barbecue Aims to Help Children Traumatized by Domestic Violence



An old-fashioned backyard barbecue has come to the assistance of children victimized by the trauma of domestic violence and sexual assault. The event last week at the Brewster Elks Lodge in Southeast was organized by People Against Domestic Violence—an organization that works in partnership with public agencies and private groups to enhance what Kiersten Schramek, an officer with People Against […]

Southeast Museum Hosts Two Workshops for Creative Kids



Glass Painting Children’s Workshop On Saturday, September 17, at 10:30 am the Southeast Museum will hold a Glass Painting Children’s Workshop. Reverse glass painting was popular in America during the early 1800s found mostly on clocks and mirrors. The artist painted the design on one side of the glass and viewed it on the other side. Join us to learn […]

Man Charged in Danbury Violent Felony Assault



A Brewster man faces charges of assault, burglary, and strangulation following what Danbury Police have called a violent felony assault. Juan Tello, 28, was arrested last Saturday after allegedly breaking into his estranged wife’s home in Danbury and attacking the woman and a male friend. Tello was arraigned on the charges and was remanded to the Bridgeport Correctional Facility pending […]