National FBI Academy Recognizes Sheriff Don Smith



Sheriff Don Smith has been recognized by the National FBI Academy for his “high moral character and demonstration of exemplary performance in law enforcement.” A ceremony was held at the Sheriff’s Office in Carmel last Tuesday when Lt. William Carbone, President of the FBI National Academy New York State-Eastern Canada Chapter, presented the sheriff with the John Fahy Memorial Humanitarian […]

Richard O’Rourke Honored As Leading Land Use Attorney Of The Year



Brewster Village Justice and White Plains attorney Richard O’Rourke has been recognized by the Pace University Law School in conjunction with Citrin Cooperman by being presented with the prestigious Leading Land Use Attorney of the Year Award at last week’s Above the Bar Awards banquet in Westchester. Three hundred guests were on hand for the recognition, of which O’Rourke was […]

Sgt. Tim Keith Is Latest Graduate Of The FBI Academy



Sgt. Tim Keith, supervisor of the Sheriff’s Dept. Road Patrol and a canine handler, is the latest law enforcement officer in Putnam to have graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Keith joined 228 other members of law enforcement from 47 states, the District of Columbia, 24 foreign nations and five branches of the military to earn the […]

Gouldman To Seek Re-Election



Putnam Legislator William Gouldman will be seeking re-election to his second three year term on the GOP ticket. The Putnam Valley businessman, whose district encompasses Putnam Valley and the Lake Secor section of Mahopac Falls, called it an “honor to represent my constituents for the past three years.” Gouldman credited the current legislature for “bringing a common sense, financially responsible […]

Carmel Board Amends Traffic Code



By a unanimous vote, the Carmel Town Board Wednesday evening amended the town’s Vehicle and Traffic Law regarding time limits for parking at two locations in the hamlets of Carmel and Mahopac. Effective immediately, vehicles will no longer be able to be legally parked for more than two hours on both sides of Route 6 between Route 6N and Cherry […]

Legals



Legal Notice L.A.C. Home Inspections LLC. Filed 4/25/17. Office: Putnam Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: C/O Gordon Mccoll, 32 Circle Rd, Mahopac, NY 10541. Purpose: General. Legal Notice Notice of Formation of 3903 DANBURY LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/11/17. Office location: Putnam County. Princ. office […]

Former Brewster Man Convicted of Murder



A 73-year-old former Brewster resident was convicted last week of killing his wife more than 20 years ago. Robert Honsch faces life in prison when sentenced later this year in a Massachusetts courtroom. Honsch is also facing charges in Connecticut for allegedly murdering his daughter. The story made headlines in 2014 when New York State Police reported the arrest of […]

Back-to-Back Crashes Less Than a Mile Apart Tax EMS



Emergency services providers from throughout the area were taxed last Tuesday night when shortly after 11 o’clock back-to-back crashes were reported in northern Kent less than a mile from each other. State Police investigated the first mishap on I-84 when in the vicinity of Exit 17 (Ludingtonville Road) a tractor trailer rig operated by a 27 year old woman from […]

Carmel Bans Sale and Possession of Synthetic Drugs



The Carmel Town Board has amended its code to prohibit and ban the sale and possession of synthetic drugs within the greater Mahopac- Carmel area. By a unanimous vote last Wednesday evening following a public hearing when the only speaker was Susan Salomone of Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, who commended the board for taking the proactive action, anyone caught […]

Scams Peported in Lake Carmel-Kent Area



Police have alerted the public to be on the lookout for a number of scam artists who have approached residents in the greater Lake Carmel-Kent area in recent days. Kent Police Chief Alex DiVernieri said several residents contacted authorities reporting receipt of a call from the Kent PD attempting to solicit donations. Chief Alex DiVernieri said the “caller ID displayed […]