Putnam Valley Farm Market



This year will mark the 10th anniversary of the Putnam Valley Residents Coalition’s Farmers Market, as it returns to a location where the market first began. The host is now known as the Tompkins Corners Cultural Center at 729 Peekskill Hollow Road. The Center is a newly formed non-profit organization, formerly known as the Tompkins Corners Methodist Church. The Market […]

Route 9 Speed Enforcement Nabs 30 Motorists



Troopers were out in force on the eve of the long Memorial Day weekend and within a six hour period charged 30 motorists with speeding along Route 9 at the Philipstown-Cortlandt town line. Friday’s speed enforcement took place between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Troop K Public Information Officer Trooper Melissa McMorris said the speed limit along that stretch of […]

Raging Fire Destroys Putnam Valley Home



A fast-moving fire destroyed a home in Putnam Valley Sunday night despite the efforts of firefighters from half a dozen area departments. The blaze was reported shortly before 9 o’clock at 15 Stephen Smith Drive, a cul-de-sac off Barger Street near the Taconic State Parkway. Putnam Valley FD Chief Sean Keeler said that when crews arrived moments later, the two-story, […]

Alleged Child Endangerment Leads to Arrest of Couple



A Dutchess County couple is facing charges of child endangerment for allegedly initiating a physical dispute at a home in Putnam Valley in the presence of an 8 year old child. The Sheriff’s Department reported the arrests last week of Howard Meagher, 51 and Diana McKinney, 41, both of Wingdale, in connection with the reported incident. Sgt. William Mooney said […]

Carmel Track Excels in Meets



Two Wins Away! Brewster Softball Closing In On Sectional Title



BREWSTER — Jenna Sacchetti struck out 13 and held Harrison to one hit on Saturday, as the unbeaten and top-seeded Brewster High School softball team beat No. 9 Harrison, 9-0, in a Section One, Class A quarterfinal game. The Bears, the No. 1 Class A team in New York State, will host fourth-seeded Lakeland today, Thursday, May 28, in the […]

Hawk Rock Hike is Sunday



Two long time friends from Putnam, home from college for the summer, have organized a treat for those who enjoy exercising in the outofdoors. Working in conjunction with the Kent Conservation Advisory Committee, Eli Campbell and Mike Tierney of Carmel are sponsoring Sunday’s hike to Hawk Rock, a well known hiking spot in Kent Cliffs off Whangtown Road and Route […]

Golf Outing for Charities





Jim Witt and the Rotary Club of Peekskill will be hosting the 4th annual Hope for Youth Foundation golf outing fundraiser. The event is set for June 1, at the Mahopac Golf Club. All proceeds benefit charities supported by the Foundation and the Rotary Club. Registration is $250 per golfer (includes greens fee/cart, lunch, refreshments, cocktail reception and dinner); dinner […]

Heartbreaking Championship Losses for Mahopac Lacrosse

Girls Lose A Tough One To Fast Suffern Start

HILLBURN – Down at Torne Valley, the Mahopac girls fell behind early, 5-0, rallied to make it close but eventually fell to top-seeded Suffern, 10-6 in the Section One, Class A final. It was Suffern’s third consecutive sectional title. Suffern got off to a fast start with the five-goal lead but Mahopac’s defense would solidify and hold Suffern scoreless for […]

Boys Fall in OT to Mamaroneck



WHITE PLAINS – The stunning runs for the Mahopac High School boys’ and girls lacrosse team both came to heartbreaking ends last Thursday in their respective Section One, Class A championship games. Eric Greenberg scored the last of his six goals just 17 seconds into overtime Thursday to give No. 2 Mamaroneck a 12-11 win over No. 8 Mahopac in […]