POOCHES TAKE OVER PUTNAM PARK



Despite overcast threatening skies with an intermittent shower, the Putnam Humane Society’s annual fund raiser—Strutt Your Mutt— was a great success. Dogs of every size, age, color and breed converged on the Putnam Veterans Memorial Park Saturday when Fido and friends enjoyed a variety of dog- gie contests, demonstrations and games. A costume contest won by Lou Galeazeo of Mahopac […]

Rape Suspect Hossu Running Low on Cash



Alexandru Hossu, who has been charged with raping a 12-year old Southeast girl three years ago, is running out of money and may need a public defender. Hossu, 35, appeared in Putnam County Court Tuesday, looking much thinner than in previous court appearances. He is the former personal trainer of District Attorney Adam Levy. Hossu’s attorney Robert Altchiler has forecast […]

A New I-84 Bridge, Overnight; One to Go



Forecasts that traffic throughout eastern Putnam County would become a nightmare when a section of Interstate 84 carrying 75,000 vehicles a day was closed for bridge replacement work in Southeast never materialized. While traffic throughout eastern sections of Brewster was heavier than normal Saturday and Sunday, no major back-ups were reported in Putnam County. However, in Connecticut motorists experienced major […]

Keeping Mike Purdy’s Spirit Alive



It will be two years ago this November that a tragedy of monumental proportions rocked the Town of Carmel. Two long-time friends, Michael Purdy, 56 and Michael Boccardi, 47, were shot to death in a murdersuicide. The heartbreak unfolded when Boccardi shot himself after fatally wounding Purdy over a jealous rage involving Boccardi’s estranged wife. While the senseless deaths of […]

Putnam Residents Rally to Revive Storied Theater



Garrison resident Kurt Heitmann is a visionary and an Emmy award-winning sound engineer. It came as no surprise to those who know him when he recently stepped in to save the old Paramount Theater in nearby Peekskill, which has been shuttered since October 2012. True to Heitmann’s nature, the lease was signed on May 15 and that week-end they had […]

Man Convicted Of Vehicular Manslaughter Arrested



A 37-year-old resident of the Hill and Dale Country Club in Kent—who spent time in state prison for causing the death of a Hopewell Junction father of three while under the influence of narcotics—is again back in trouble with the law. Monday, Kent Police reported the arrest of William Mancusi on charges of driving while his ability was impaired by […]

Ideal Weather During the Reservoir Classic



The weatherman was watching over Putnam County Sunday. Despite heavy rains late Saturday and early Sunday morning, at dawn the clouds dissipated and brilliant sunshine accompanied by pleasant autumn breezes greeted more than 100 runners who participated in Putnam Hospital Center’s 26th annual Reservoir Classic. The race, sponsored by the Carmel-Kent Rotary and sanctioned by the Westchester Road Runners Club, […]

Golden Anniversary Bash At Putnam Arts Council



Happy Birthday Putnam Arts Council! Dozens of people stopped by the Belle Levine Arts Center on Kennicut Hill Road in Mahopac Sunday to partake in a 50th anniversary celebration. Arts Council Executive Director Joyce Picone looked around at the crowd and told the Courier: “A lot of people have paved the way.” Picone called the center “one of Putnam’s most […]

Garden Club Hosts Show



Two Years On, Snake Hill Open At Last in West



Two years after Hurricane Irene caused massive road damage across Philipstown, Snake Hill Road reopened at last to traffic on Friday, its bridge permanently repaired at a cost of $370,000. The tab was paid by FEMA, said Fred Pena, county commissioner of Highways. Pena, County Executive MaryEllen Odell and others gathered Thursday to inspect the work and hail the road’s […]