Putnam Forms Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Task Force


Domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking are problems plaguing America today and unfortunately Putnam County is not immune. The Putnam Women’s Center in collaboration with the Putnam District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Department and Probation Department has formed the Putnam County Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Task Force and on Monday afternoon officially kicked off the initiative at a news […]

Runaway Prevention Month Declared Across Putnam County


The prevalence of runaway and homelessness among America’s youth is staggering with studies suggesting 4.2 million people aged 13 to 25 endure some form of homelessness around the U.S. Putnam County is not exempt from this phenomenon and while no statistics were revealed detailing numbers of local youth not sleeping in their own bed each night, the Putnam Legislature declared […]

Putnam’s Small Business Lauded by County Lawmakers


Small businesspeople are the backbone of Putnam County’s economic base. County lawmakers realize this fact and at this month’s full meeting of the Putnam Legislature declared November as Small Business Recognition Month across the county urging consumers to “shop locally” whenever possible. In proclaiming the month, Legislator Amy Sayegh said “successful small business was evidence of the independence, initiative and […]

Putnam Recycles Plastic Bags

Friday was ‘America’s Recycles Day’ and county health officials have launched a ‘Plastic Film Recycling Challenge.’ The Putnam Health Department has been working with retailers from Carmel to Cold Spring reminding them to accept plastic bags and films. Plastic film consists of flexible polyethylene packaging such as grocery and bread bags and is also the wrap around found on bathroom […]

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Holiday Organizing Calendar: We’re getting closer. Are you feeling calm? Remember to tune in here every week through New Year’s for our step-by-step holiday season planning schedule. Week #4: (Nov. 19 and 20) Sizing up the sides situation. If Uncle George MUST have creamed onions, ask him to bring a prepared dish of those “eyeballs in white slime” kept warm […]

Putnam Hospital Earns an ‘A’ for Hospital Safety

Putnam Hospital Center is one of 878 hospitals nationwide to receive a grade of ‘A’ from a nonprofit that focuses on improving healthcare quality, safety and transparency. The Leapfrog Group based in Washington, DC, provided hospital safety grades to nearly 3,000 hospitals with a goal to help consumers make smarter choices in their personal health care. The safety grades measured […]

Forum Related to ‘Hate’ Takes Place Thursday in Mahopac


State Senator Peter Harckham is hosting a panel discussion Thursday related to hate in America. Participants in the public forum tabbed “Hate in the Age of Multiculturalism” range from law enforcement personnel to spiritual leaders, social workers, political activists and those involved with teaching minorities. The senator, who represents constituents in Carmel, Patterson and Southeast in addition to Pawling and […]

Carmel Woman Charged With Embezzling $100,000 Is Back in Court


A Carmel woman facing felony charges of first degree larceny for allegedly embezzling more than $100,000 from the Kia Motors dealership in Danbury during the past five years and who pleaded not guilty last summer is due back in court next month. Larnell Colontonio, 40, facing a maximum state prison term of up to 20 years if found guilty of […]

Kent Man Sentenced To State Prison In DWI Fatal Bike Crash


A Kent man was sentenced to two and onethird to seven years in state prison last week for causing the death of a bicyclist on Route 52 in Lake Carmel late last year. Judge James Rooney meted out the sentence to Silvio Tenesaca, 49, who was arrested November 27 after he led police to the scene of the tragedy that […]

Carmel Town Board Needs New Justice


Interested in becoming a Carmel town justice? Letters of interest and resumes from attorneys who reside within the Town of Carmel must be submitted no later than next Monday, November 25. Supervisor Kenneth Schmitt said once the resumes are received and the town board conducts interviews, a person will be named to succeed Judge Joseph Spofford who defeated Philipstown Town […]