High School Spring Sports

State Championships Canceled

In a move that caught many by surprise, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) last week announced it was canceling all spring sports state tournaments. It was a decision that produced outrage on one side from those who questioned why such an edict was being made in February – as well as those who felt that […]

New COVID Cases in Putnam County Decline for Second Week in a Row


For the second consecutive week, Putnam’s daily coronavirus numbers have declined, providing hope that the worst is behind us. The NYS Health Department Sunday reported 208 new COVID-19 cases during the past week, a far cry from the 700 new infections confirmed during the final week of January. According to the state, 7,592 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in […]

Jabs Arrive in Drips and Dabs

A limited number of first dose COVID-19 vaccine recipients were administered the sought after vaccine Monday (Feb. 8) at the Office for Senior Resources Carmel Friendship Center while the Putnam Health Department has scheduled another clinic for Thursday (Feb. 11) at the Philipstown Recreation Center in Cold Spring. Those who received their first doses of the vaccine last month were […]

For Once, You Can See Both Sides in Decision on Spring Sports


Since the pandemic began around this time last year, the leaders of high school sports have been forced into difficult decisions. From coaches to athletic directors to school superintendents to Section 1 executive directors all the way up to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, it has been a year of gut-wrenching choices. For the most part, […]

Rotarians Support Green Chimneys


Brewster Rotarians and Green Chimneys have partnered for years with Rotary members serving as volunteers, advocates and supporters of the school that assists children with special needs. In addition, the local Rotary chapter contributes annually to the Green Chimneys Community Based Services program and this year’s gift was designated for a new resource room at the program’s center in downtown […]

Plans for Medical School Placed on Hold Due to COVID


It was two years ago when former Putnam Hospital President Peter Kelly brought exciting news to the hospital’s annual breakfast get-together in Mahopac. Groundbreaking for the Marist-Health Quest School of Medicine, the region’s first medical school with plans to enroll 240 students in its first class in 2022, was about to get underway. Kelly said the partnership created by Health […]