Memorial Day Observances Begin On Sunday

The unofficial beginning of summer—Memorial Day—is days away and officials on the state, county, town and village levels are encouraging residents to take time this month and attend a Memorial Day observance. Activities in Putnam begin on Sunday when the Row of Honor Kick-off Breakfast takes place at the Carmel VFW Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Next Friday, […]

Kent Historical Society Tag Sale

The Kent Historical Society will hold a Benefit Tag Sale at 1374 Route 52 in Ludingtonville on May 26 (rain date May 27) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More info: call 845-225 -4530 or 845-225-9459 or email kenthistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

Focus on Mission of IDA

To the Editor: Many thanks to Eric Gross for his comprehensive story ‘Southeast Motel Is One Step Closer to Becoming Reality.’ At this point in time it’s also important to focus on what wasn’t said. While some PILOT (payment in lieu of tax) initiatives deserve support, it’s clear that taxpayer-funded subsidies should be given to appropriate projects that are in […]

New Putnam to Peekskill Shuttle Going Unnoticed

To the Editor, It has been my very great pleasure to avail myself of the new shuttle bus service running between Putnam Valley and the Peekskill train station. This new service, which began at the beginning of May and is paid for, in part, by funding from entities including New York State, Putnam County, and Metro-North Railroad, provides an incredibly […]

Vaccinations & Truth

To the Editor, Thank you , Mr. Cunningham for speaking up about the truth regarding childhood vaccinations (Cunningham’s Corner, May 8, 2018). You see, I can tell you first hand they DO NOT cause autism. How do I know that? Because I have a son who is 27 who received all of the required shots every child should get and […]

A Challenge for Memorial Day

FREE A Challenge for Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, go to one of the observances near you. There are ceremonies set on both sides of the county, over several different days, including Memorial Day itself. As more and more World War II veterans die, as military service is something that fewer and fewer people take up, and as the world seems to become more dangerous by […]

RSVP Luncheon to Recognize Putnam’s Seniors


Hundreds of Putnam’s “seasoned” citizens from across the county will be dressed in their Sunday best on Thursday to attend the Putnam Retired Senior Volunteer Program 45th annual Recognition Brunch. The affair, which begins at 10 a.m. and is being held at the Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac Falls, will honor the county’s Senior Citizens of the Year. Putnam’s […]

Preventing Animal Cruelty


Hundreds of area schoolchildren are being visited these days by Ken Ross, chief of the Putnam County SPCA, with an important message: “Animal cruelty has many forms but it can be and should be prevented.” Ross explained to children at Camp Herrlich’s afterschool program, boys and girls attending the Matthew Paterson Elementary School, Kent Elementary School, George Fischer Middle School […]

Sifting Through the Sands of Time

He Has a Prize

Edward Perry certainly has a prize in his mare, Nettie. She won $800 in money and cups in the races recently given at the Madison Square Garden horse show. On the eighth mile ring she outclassed every horse entered. We understand she will start at Newburgh on Decoration Day.—Peekskill News. The firm of Howard Stevens and Norvin Cole of Hopewell […]

Word of the Week

yegg | YEG NOUN: one that breaks open safes to steal : safecracker; also : robber