2 Charged in Heroin Death of Teacher From Carmel


Two men who reportedly supplied a cocktail of deadly drugs to a highly respected New York City school teacher residing in Carmel, who died last Nov. 30 after injecting himself with a lethal dose of heroin in a bathroom at the public school where he taught special education, have been charged with heroin and fentanyl distribution and conspiring to sell […]

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State Aid Hikes To Schools Not Covering Expenses


While each of Putnam’s six school districts will be receiving increases in state aid for the 2017-18 school year, local school officials have indicated the additions will not cover mandated expenses. The New York State budget approved an additional $1 billion in school aid bringing the total to $26.7 billion statewide. The Brewster School District received the largest state aid […]

Calm Amidst the Storms: 9-1-1 Dispatchers Hailed


Putnam County’s 9-1-1 dispatchers are a dedicated group of men and women who stand as the first line of defense in the event of crisis or emergency. On Monday, County Executive MaryEllen Odell, Commissioner of Emergency Services Ken Clair and Deputy Commissioner Robert Lipton visited the 9-1-1 Dispatch Center in Carmel and thanked the public servants for their daily efforts, […]

NYSEG Rates To Increase


Expect to pay more on your utility bills starting next month. NYSEG rates will be increasing May 1 due to a rate plan hike approved by the Public Service Commission in 2016. The increase will cost the average Putnam electric and gas customer about $6 a month more on their utility bill. NYSEG came under fire last month for its […]

Man, 84, Threatened Market Employees With Knife


An 84-year-old from Jefferson Valley is facing charges of weapons possession and menacing for allegedly pulling a knife on employees at a Town of Carmel supermarket. Carmel Police arrested Henry Scott last week following the alleged incident, which Chief Michael Cazzari said began when the octogenarian became disorderly inside the market and was asked to leave the store by employees. […]

Jogging On Route 684 Leads To Arrest Of Brooklyn Man


A jogger from Brooklyn is facing a slew of felony charges following his arrest on Route 684 in Southeast. State Police arrested Roger Sherwood, 54, last Thursday morning at 4 a.m. after troopers received several reports of a man running in the northbound lanes of the highway. Troop K Public Information Officer Trooper A.J. Hicks said when patrols arrived they […]

From Booze Awareness to Books to Teen Brains, A Proclamation


April’s regular monthly meeting of the Putnam Legislature turned into a proclamation fest when the lawmakers issued eight proclamations for a variety of causes and organizations. Citing alcohol as the “most commonly used addictive substance in the U.S., with one in every 12 adults or 17.5 million people suffering from alcohol abuse or dependence,” the nine-member governing body declared April […]

Things to Do

Snow Boots Vs. Rain Coats; The Battle for Spring!

  Chat ‘n’ Chill, Tuesday, April 17   12:00 PM Come gather with your friends or meet new ones, at this monthly get together at the Patterson Library. We will provide the space for you to bring your lunch, play cards, games, crafts or just sit and chat. Adults only. Registration not required but for more information, contact the Patterson Library […]

Doo Wop Oldies Show Returns to Mahopac High School


Get those bell-bottom trousers out of storage. Clean up the white bucks or saddle shoes! Putnam County will be welcoming back several musical stars of yesteryear thanks to the Lake Mahopac Rotary Club, which on May 11 will present its 6th annual Doo Wop Rock and Roll Oldies Show. Tickets for the gala go on sale this week. Headliners include […]