Strong winds and heavy rains KO power



Thousands of Putnam residents awakened to darkened homes this morning as the result of torrential rains and strong winds.Trees were uprooted and snapped utility lines in Putnam Lake, Southeast, Patterson, Kent, Putnam Valley and Philipstown.Utility crews reported outages in Putnam Lake, the area east of Route 22 in Southeast, the Oscawana Lake area in Putnam Valley, sections along Route 9D […]

Severely neglected dog abandoned at Fahnestock State Park



A small white terrier dog has been found abandoned at Fahnestock State Park.SPCA Chief Ken Ross reported the discovery of the three to four year old Maltese mix Monday. It had been left inside a plastic crate at the Pelton Pond women’s restroom.Ross said the dog was examined at the Carmel Animal Hospital and was found to be in a […]

Kirsten Gillibrand Visits Community Action Program



U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Putnam Community Action Program (CAP) office in Brewster Monday and was in awe over the volunteer efforts that will allow hundreds of local families to enjoy a wholesome Thanksgiving meal Thursday with their loved ones. Gillibrand praised CAP for “making sure the needs of our families are met. Some perceive Putnam as being an […]

Season’s first snowstorm cancels school and events across county

I-84 closed to commercial traffic as storm advances

Route 84 has been closed to commercial traffic in the wake of the pending storm. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this morning that the highway which runs east to west across parts of  Putnam, Dutchess and Orange counties, connecting Connecticut and Pennsylvania, may be shut down altogether if driving along the highway becomes hazardous.Recently installed railroad crossing type warning gates at […]