Car Driven By Brewster Man Collides with State Trooper’s Vehicle



A two vehicle crash in Brookfield last week injured a Connecticut state trooper and a resident of Brewster. Authorities in the Constitution State said the trooper, Karen Nixon, had stopped her patrol car Tuesday during the morning rush hour with its flashing emergency lights activated on the left shoulder of Route 7 to assist at a previous mishap when a […]

Cyclist Safety Discussed Before Safety Board



Last September, a 73-yearold bicyclist from Stormville was critically injured when struck by a pick-up truck while peddling along Route 301 in Kent Cliffs, less than a mile from the Putnam Valley town line. Conditions were perfect for cycling – clear and dry with minimal traffic, yet James Stevens, an accomplished cyclist, was seriously hurt. Last Wednesday evening, two avid […]

Nicholas Franzese Named BOCES Student of Distinction



Nicholas Franzese, a student at the Mahopac Falls Academy, has been recognized as a BOCES Student of Distinction. During last week’s ceremony at a meeting of the Mahopac Board of Education, Franzese was praised for his efforts and accomplishments including his perfect attendance record and determination to succeed in his middle school career. Nick’s teacher, Richard Guaranga, told the gathering: […]

Gearing Up For Spring Planting in Putnam



The calendar may read February but Putnam County has begun gearing up for its annual seedling sale. Lauri Taylor, manager of the Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District, described the event as a “long time tradition that promotes the planting of trees, shrubs, flowers and groundcovers.” The National Arbor Day Foundation recently kicked off its “Power of Trees” campaign indicating […]

FROM THE CHAMBER

Who Was The Best President?

With all the talk of the pros and cons of the current Administration taking place throughout the country, I asked friends who our best President was, especially from a business perspective. In a lively Facebook discussion last week, some of the most popular answers were Ronald Reagan, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Teddy Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Barack Obama, and […]

Cupcakes Benefit ‘Pennies for Patients’



More than 240 cupcakes sold at the Henry Wells Middle School in Brewster raised in excess of $250 for the ‘Pennies for Patients’ campaign. Since 1994, millions of dollars have been raised in pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars by more than 10 million elementary, middle and high school students around the country. All funds collected benefit the Leukemia and […]

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CHABAD OF PUTNAM COUNTY 5 Fair Stree, Carmel 845 225 4770 www.PuntamChabad.org Rabbi Avi Korer conducts Shabbat services Saturdays at 10:00am. Education director Michal Korer. Hebrew school Sundays 10am – 12pm No membership necessary. CHUANG YEN MONASTERY 2020 Rte 301, Carmel 845- 228-4283/4288 baus.org bauscym@aol.com Sunday programs: 9-10am – Chanting and Meditation, 10-11am – Dharma Talk, 11am-12pm – Noon Book […]

CAITLIN M. GIAMUNDO-CARDONA



Caitlin M. Giamundo- Cardona, died on January 21, 2017, at Westchester Medical Center. She was 28 years old. Caitlin was born on April 5, 1988 in Willow Grove, PA. She was the daughter of Paul and Ronnie (Paduano) Giamundo of Brewster, NY. She was a 2006 graduate of North Salem High School. There she enjoyed softball and basketball. Caitlin was […]