Cunningham’s Corner

A State of Affairs

We report this week, elsewhere in this issue, of an 18-year-old walking in Brewster with his girlfriend, when he is set upon by two other youths, 16 and 17 years old, beaten severely and his backpack is stolen. In broad daylight! There may be, I grant, more to the story, especially whether these three had any previous acquaintance. But it’s […]

Mahopac FD Parade Draws 23 Departments!



Mother Nature cooperated Thursday evening when despite a forecast for showers, cool and cloudy conditions greeted scores of bystanders and hundreds of emergency responders attending the annual Mahopac Fire Department parade. Twenty-three fire departments and a dozen marching bands from throughout the Putnam-Westchester- Dutchess region marched with precision to the delight of men, women and children of all ages. The […]

Three Dollar Robbery and Stabbing Leads to Arrests



A Brewster man is recovering from a stab wound while two young toughs are cooling their heels at the Putnam Correctional Facility facing felony charges following an early morning assault and robbery in downtown Brewster. State Police reported the arrests Thursday of Daniel Rahn, 16 and Michael Villegas, 20, both of Brewster, in connection with the incident. Troop K Public […]

Christmas in July Thanks to Patterson Rotary



Christmas has come early for 19 charities and local organizations thanks to members of the Patterson Rotary. The Rotarians invited members of the non-forprofits to their early morning breakfast meeting last week and presented checks in conjunction with the club’s semiannual Community Awards Giveaways. Between community projects and the Giveaways, the Patterson Rotary has donated more than $35,000 to deserving […]

Four Appointed to Agriculture Board



Residents of both eastern and western Putnam have been appointed to the county’s Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board. Meeting in regular session last Wednesday evening before a SRO crowd at the historic Putnam Courthouse in Carmel, the lawmakers unanimously approved David Vickery and Zachary Wolf, both of Philipstown, to serve on the voluntary panel along with Brian Bergen of Putnam […]

Sifting Through the Sands of Time

Poem : “The Red, White and Blue .”

For Buchanan—pride of the nation, The choice of the fearless and free— We join in a heart-felt ovation, And he shall our President be! Our bosoms, in throbbing communion, Remember the statesman so true, Repeat.—Who sheltered our glorious Union, And stands by the red, white and blue! From lands where the millions are yearning For freedom from tyranny’s chain, Buchanan, […]

Word of the Week



concatenate /kahn-KAT-uh-nayt/ verb : to link together in a series or chain

Brewster Chamber Travels Back In Time



To celebrate their 60th anniversary, the Brewster Chamber of Commerce is taking us back to the days of poodle skirts and greasers with a 1950s shindig and car show. While it won’t be for any type of prize or contest, anyone with a vehicle from the 1950s is invited to come and show off his or her car. If you […]

Two Children Rescued on Lake Mahopac Thanks to Coast Guard Auxiliary



Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary were at the right place at the right time and the result was a dramatic rescue of two children who encountered trouble while attempting to swim back to their boat in the middle of Lake Mahopac. The pre-Fourth of July weekend incident unfolded when gusty winds blew through the area, turning the calm waters […]

Brewster Schools Hosting Summer Free Meal Program



Brewster school officials realize the value and importance of a wholesome breakfast and lunch for all children. Working in conjunction with the NYS Education Department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the district is hosting a free food service program this summer that began Monday at St. Lawrence O’Toole School at no cost to local taxpayers. The Brewster initiative is […]