HIGH ACHIEVERS



…VINCENT TAMAGNA of Nelsonville has been named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. Military Announcements …Air Force Airman 1st Class KEDWIN F. ROTGER graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College […]

LEGALS



LEGAL NOTICE HMK MANAGEMENT LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 10/9/13. Office location: Putnam County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 235 Old Church Rd., Putnam Valley, NY 10579. General Purpose. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of Bella & Sons Realty LLC. […]

Former Putnam Trash Hauler to Get $3 million From Uncle Sam



James Galante, who controlled trash removal throughout eastern Putnam County for years, will be a rich man when he is released from prison this summer. Following his seven-year sentence to a federal penitentiary in 2008 for price fixing, Galante charged Uncle Sam with violating his plea agreement by failing to reimburse him more than $3 million after the federal government […]

Youth Awards Dinner Honors Putnam’s Finest Teens



Fifteen 15 young people from both sides of the county were recognized recently for what Youth Bureau Executive Director Janeen Cunningham described as their “exemplary community service efforts that benefit all Putnam residents.” The recipients: Carli Ceckanowicz, Kaitlynn Figueroa and Maggie McDonnell—all from Carmel High School; Giana Grandetti, Shauna Ricketts and Sarah Warren— students at Haldane High School in Cold […]

Prom Dresses Sell Like Hotcakes



Putnam County had never seen anything like it! More than 350 young women, many accompanied by their parents, mobbed the Villa Barone Hilltop Manor in Mahopac Sunday for a unique event: The purchase of designer prom gowns for only one dollar. Thanks to the efforts of State Senator Greg Ball and the management and staff of the catering facility working […]

$1.5M Raised for Jewish Council



Elizabeth and Roger Ailes of Garrison helped raise more than $1.5 million for the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York last week. The gathering honored Sharri Berg, senior vice president of Fox News and FOX TV Stations, who was hailed as the JCRC’s 2014 Corporate Leader during the event at the Pierre Hotel. Fox News chairman and CEO Roger […]

Legislators Make Appointments



Putnam legislators made several appointments to boards, councils and agencies at last week’s monthly meeting. By unanimous votes five residents were appointed to the county’s Plumbing and Mechanical Trades Board including Thomas Capalbo of Patterson, Stephen Alonge of Southeast, Homer Losee of Patterson, Alex Mancone of Carmel and Henry Boyd of Kent. Stan Kahn of Southeast was appointed to the […]

Tea Tour of Gracie Mansion



The Enoch Crosby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a springtime tea and tour of Gracie Mansion on Tuesday, May 13. The public is invited to participate in a guided tour of one of New York City’s most Treasured landmarks. A full tea service, including a selection of tea sandwiches, teacakes and scones in the magnificent […]

New Strain of Flu Hits Region



Norovirus and a new strain of flu have hit the region in large numbers with dozens of people out sick. The virulent Sydney strain is responsible for the outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. Putnam Commissioner of Health Dr. Allen Beals said the illness was extremely debilitating: “In addition to a persistent fever, symptoms include a […]

Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison



Jonathan DeLaura will be an old man before he experiences freedom again. The 39 year old convicted sex offender, who relocated from Jefferson Valley to Mahopac where he taught tennis lessons to children, was sentenced in U.S. District Court last week to 35 years in federal prison for possessing and distributing child pornography over the internet as well as sexually […]