Troopers Save Putnam Man from Bridge Jump



Three state troopers are being credited with saving the life of a Putnam County man who attempted to jump from the Tappan Zee Bridge early Tuesday. The man, identified only as a 33-yearold resident of Putnam Valley, attempted his dive into the chilly waters of the Hudson from mid-span around 5:30 a.m. Sgt. William Collins of the Tarrytown State Police […]

Legislature Lauds Revitalization Group



Members of the Carmel-Mahopac Revitalization-Restoration group, a nonprofit organization credited for creating a public-private partnership resulting in a variety of infrastructure improvements in both downtown Mahopac and Carmel, were lauded by the Putnam Legislature last week. In 1986, former Carmel Councilman and Supervisor Frank DelCampo created the group with a goal to revitalize the two commercial core areas of Putnam’s […]

Rotarians Donate Dictionaries to School Children



Children attending the C.V. Starr Intermediate School in Brewster, the Green Chimneys School in Putnam Lake and the Pequenakonck Elementary School in North Salem have a new learning tool this week thanks to members of the Brewster Rotary. The Rotary’s 12th annual dictionary project concluded last Tuesday when representatives of the schools attended the Rotary Club’s weekly meeting and were […]

Car Backs into Home, Bursts into Flames



A Mahopac couple had the fright of their lives Friday night when an SUV rolled down an incline and backed into their home before bursting into flames. Carmel Police and Mahopac firefighters found Elizabeth and James Brady and their two dogs trapped inside the burning home, before emergency responders led them to safety from the rear of the wood-frame dwelling […]

Bicyclist Found Dead on Putnam Bike Trail



A Bronx man was found dead on the Putnam Bike Trail in Carmel late Saturday afternoon, and foul play was initially suspected. An investigation prompted by medical staff at Putnam Hospital Center, who first thought the victim had been shot, determined the man succumbed to a medical condition while riding his bike. EMS personnel reported Monday afternoon the victim was […]

CAP Benefits from JFK Family’s Generosity



Dozens of families will be enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving dinner Thursday thanks to the generosity of students and staff at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Brewster. The school celebrated the holiday in the truest fashion—giving to others by asking each family to donate one item served on Thanksgiving, which resulted in the creation of heaping holiday baskets. Sueanne […]

Kent Library Provides Warm Haven for Powerless Putnamites



The Kent Library proved to be a warm haven for dozens of Putnam residents affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy when power was interrupted for thousands. On one occasion, retired teacher and author Dorothy Killackey of Brewster read excerpts from her recently published book “Musings.” The group’s favorite was Killackey’s story “Is that All there is?” a tale based […]

Drew Church in Carmel is Disaster Relief Collection Site



Putnam residents who want to assist the victims of Hurricane Sandy have a place to drop off needed items thanks to the Drew United Methodist Church in Carmel. The church membership decided to assist with the effort because, as Pastor Tom Theilmann explained, “this is the right thing to do.” The pastor has asked for donations of canned goods and […]

Tempers Flare Over Generator Usage



Tempers reached the boiling point following the ravages of Hurricane Sandy when a Mahopac man allegedly entered an apartment without the tenant’s permission, demanding strict use of a portable generator. Carmel Police reported the arrest last week of Robert Godfrey, 57, in connection with the incident. According to Chief Michael Johnson, the woman who filed a complaint alleged that while […]

Generator Theft Leads to Mahopac Man’s Arrest



Felony charges have been lodged against a Mahopac man for his alleged theft of a generator in the days following Hurricane Sandy that knocked out cable television, internet and phone service to hundreds of Comcast customers in the Mahopac area. Carmel Police reported the arrest over the weekend of John Asmodeo, 29, in connection with the reported incident. Chief Michael […]