Traveling Wall and Hallowed Ground



Dear Editor, It has been over a week since the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Wall made Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park an even more hallowed location than we can even imagine. Not a day had gone by that I have not been stopped and thanked for my part in helping bring the Wall to Putnam County. The outstanding Traveling Wall Committee […]

Putnam Teen Advances on Hit Show ‘The Voice’



Amanda Ayala never dreamed she would appear on national television let alone take top honors in the first round of the popular NBC television program, “The Voice.” The 17 year old recent graduate of Mahopac High School performed “Mississippi Queen,” and won the hearts of judges allowing her to proceed to Round Two. Speaking from Los Angeles, Amanda told the […]

Southeast Town Board Needs Diversity



It’s quite discouraging these days to listen to all the antigovernment rhetoric that permeates the news media, especially given that our relatively young country has been responsible for one of the greatest democracies that has ever graced the face of this earth. The truth is that good government is necessary for the health and welfare of all Americans. In fact, […]

All of Southeast Helped After Sandy



I would just like to set the record straight in reference to Mr. & Mrs. Noone’s letter to the editor in support of Lynne Eckardt during Superstorm Sandy. I feel it is very disingenuous for them to praise Ms. Eckardt for political purposes, while ignoring the fact that the entire Southeast Town Board, Town Attorney, Town Assessor, Receiver of Taxes, […]

Lord & Eckardt for Southeast



In the final weeks approaching the Town of Southeast election on November 3rd, I’m anxious to express my overwhelming enthusiasm and support for Town Board candidates John Lord and incumbent Councilwoman Lynne Eckardt. Anyone who has paid attention to the issues facing Southeast for any length of time is well aware that these are two of the most consistently involved, […]

Meeting Announcement



The Lake Carmel Park District Advisory Committee will hold the next meeting on Monday, October 19th, 7:00 pm at the Kent Town Hall located at 25 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent Lakes. All Lake Carmel Park District residents are welcome to attend.

DA Candidates Clash on Ethics



Incumbent Putnam County District Attorney Adam Levy and challenger Robert Tendy pulled no punches when they squared off at the Cold Spring Firehouse Monday in a series of aggressive exchanges about who is best suited for the job. Both men appeared in a Candidates Forum sponsored by the Courier’s sister paper, the PCNR in Cold Spring. The Difference Levy said […]

40 To Become U.S. Citizens



Forty new residents of Putnam County have completed their studies and will become U.S. citizens Friday during a ceremony at the historic Putnam County Courthouse. The naturalization will be the county’s first in more than 20 years and County Clerk Michael Bartolotti admitted being “positively thrilled.” to be able to administer the Oath of Allegiance to the new citizens. Local […]

Don Smith for Congress? Sheriff Will Be Staying Put



Sheriff Don Smith says “thanks but no thanks” to supporters who have started a “Draft Don Smith for Congress 2016” campaign across the county. A Facebook page focused this week calling for the nomination of the popular sheriff to oppose Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney next November. In an exclusive interview Tuesday, the sheriff said he was honored to have been […]

Columbus Day Parade Attracts Thousands to Mahopac



Sunday’s Columbus Day Parade in Mahopac was one for the books! Ideal weather conditions consisting of golden sunshine, crystal clear blue skies and temperatures in the low 60s attracted more than 5,000 onlookers who cheered as the five divisions of parade participants marched briskly along Route 6 to the sounds of bands, pipers and fife and drum corps. Dressed in […]