GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE: Historic Home for Sale

Fowler House for Sale

Walking through the historic Fowler House on Root Avenue in Southeast last week brought back visions of Revolutionary War times when General George Washington bedded down for the night. The homestead consists of 17 rooms including five bedrooms, a full bath, multiple fireplaces, a large porch and foyer as well as a library. The 3,994-square-foot two story wood home situated […]

Carmel Schools Adopt Tax Exemption for Vets



The Carmel School District is the latest to adopt a recently enacted new state law allowing school systems to grant property tax exemptions to eligible veterans who have up to now only been able to receive tax breaks on their county and town tax bills. By a unanimous vote last week, trustees implemented the plan that will save veterans anywhere […]

At Last, Hossu Trial to Start, Judge Says



The trial of Alexandru Hossu, the former personal trainer of District Attorney Adam Levy, gets underway next Wednesday in Putnam County Court. Hossu is charged with raping a 12- year old Southeast girl three years ago. Hossu appeared briefly last week where Judge Lester Adler set March 5 for jury selection. The Westchester State Supreme Court Justice is hearing the […]

Mahopac High Reopens After Grad’s Death



It was business as usual Monday at Mahopac High School when classes resumed following the tragic death of a 2013 graduate of the school, who was killed early Saturday when his speeding car careened off Baldwin Place Road and plowed into his alma mater, causing considerable structural damage to the left front side of the building. Carmel Police identified the […]

Under Scrutiny, MTA to Boost Rail Safety



Almost exactly three months after the Dec. 1 derailment that left four dead, the parent agency of the Metro-North Railroad this week unveiled steps to boost safety and revamp management to ensure that safety issues get high-level attention. The steps were outlined by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast, who said the agency was creating […]

Better Late Than Never! Valentines for Vets



For patients at the Castle Point Veterans Hospital in Dutchess County and the FDR Veterans Hospital in Montrose, Valentine’s Day came Tuesday but those who served America in both war and peace time weren’t complaining in the least. More than 1,475 brightly colored Valentine’s Day cards each with a special message created by children enrolled at the Kent Elementary School, […]

Putnam Firefighters Assist in Goldens Bridge Blaze



Firefighters from Brewster, Mahopac and Mahopac Falls assisted their neighbors in northern Westchester Monday in battling an inferno that heavily damaged the Goldens Bridge FD headquarters while destroying three pieces of fire apparatus. The blaze broke out around 9:30 a.m. and within minutes flames had engulfed the rear portion of the building off Route 684. Calls went out for mutual […]

Already in Jail, Man Faces New Felony Charges



A Carmel man already incarcerated at the Putnam Correctional Facility is facing new felony charges for allegedly tampering with physical evidence at the Putnam Probation Department. Sheriff Don Smith reported the arrest Friday of Bruce Tebbens, 26, in connection with the reported incident. The sheriff said Tebbens was charged with both tampering as well as obstructing governmental administration after Probation […]

Veteran Administrators Leaving Carmel School District



Three veteran administrators in the Carmel School District will be retiring in June. Superintendent James Ryan reported the pending departures of Carmel High School Principal Kevin Carroll, George Fischer Middle School Principal William Manfredonia and Kent Primary School Principal Joan Pinkerton last week. The trio have decades of experience in public education. Ryan called the retirements of three of the […]

Brewster Man Charged with Shooting Out Car Windows



A Brewster man faces felony charges of criminal mischief for allegedly shooting out the windows of vehicles parked in Putnam Lake. The Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest last week of Sal Uliano, 36, in connection with the incidents. Chief Investigator Gerald Schramek said the acts of vandalism occurred last summer when, after allegedly having a series of conflicts with the […]