United Way Honors Three of Putnam’s ‘Community Stars’



Three of Putnam County’s “Community Stars” were honored Monday when the United Way of Westchester-Putnam hosted its annual Best Chefs and Fine Wines fundraiser at the Putnam Golf Course in Mahopac Falls. A large crowd was in attendance to congratulate Diana Swinburne of Garrison and Wendy and Bob Gentile of Patterson. Alana Sweeny, President and CEO of the United Way, […]

Household Income Declines in 2015, But Putnam Still Leads



Despite the fact that median household income declined in Putnam last year to $90,538, the county continues to have the highest income in the Hudson Valley. The U.S. Census Bureau Friday released its 2015 annual income report indicating that Putnam led the way followed by Westchester and Rockland counties. Each of the Hudson Valley counties except Putnam showed increases in […]

Lawmakers Oppose New Anchorage Sites in Hudson



Putnam County lawmakers are taking a firm stand by opposing the installation of 10 new anchorage sites along the Hudson River from Yonkers to Kingston. In June, Uncle Sam announced the solicitation of comments on a proposal to establish the large number of anchorage grounds for commercial vessels in the Hudson – 43 berths in the ten locations – at […]

UK Gourmet Grand Re-Opening





UK Gourmet invites all to their Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, September 23, at 3pm. Come check out their bigger store in their new location at 78 Stony Hill Road in Bethel. They are located across from the Bethel Big Y Plaza on Route 6. Join them for a Blessing of the store by Father Cory of […]

Chabad Hosts High Holy Day Fair



The Jewish High Holy Days, Rosh Hashanah, the New Year and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begin on Sunday evening, October 2, and last weekend Putnam Chabad hosted a holiday fair at its synagogue in downtown Carmel. Rabbi Avi Korer explained that Rosh Hashanah, sometimes translated as the Feast of Trumpets, is the first of the Jewish High Holy […]

Rotarians Ask For Food Donations



Carmel Rotarians are asking the public to be generous this weekend when shopping at Shoprite in Carmel by donating groceries for the area’s food pantries. The annual ‘Fill the Truck’ initiative takes place both Saturday and Sunday in front of the market at the ShopRite Plaza. The 2015 food drive resulted in a 50 percent increase in donations from the […]

Happy 100th Birthday to Ida Rescildo



Mahopac’s Ida Rescildo celebrated her 100th birthday Friday. Born in New York City, she worked at a U.S. Defense Dept. plant and as a mail sorter with the U.S. Post Office for many years before meeting her husband, Vito, in 1944. The couple was blessed with a son and daughter, five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Ida’s granddaughter, Sarah Caiano, said […]

Putnam Passport Day is Saturday



Putnam’s 5th annual Passport Day takes place Saturday at the County Clerk’s office in Carmel. County Clerk Michael Bartolotti will be on hand to provide passport information to local residents as well as accept passport applications. Bartolotti reminded the public that all United States citizens must present a valid passport when entering or reentering the U.S. by air: “U.S. citizens […]

Carmel Thumps Mahopac, 21-0, in Classic Football Rivalry



CARMEL – Oh, did the Carmel High School football team need this. Staring at an 0-3 start and virtual elimination from the postseason, the Rams rallied with their best game and saved their season Friday night, beating archrival Mahopac 21-0. Both teams are now 1-2. After a scoreless first quarter, Carmel cracked the ice by putting together a nice drive, […]

Word of the Week



tog TAHGVERB: to dress especially in fine clothing— usually used with up or out