Roberta McKenna

August 27, 1939 - 2021

Roberta McKenna (Robbie), of Danbury, CT, formerly of Goldens Bridge, NY, died peacefully with her family by her side at Hancock Hall in Danbury, CT. She was 82 years old. Born on August 27, 1939, in Kirkcaldy, Scotland daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (Rodger) Brown. On March 20, 1965, she married the love of her life James Patrick […]

Robert L. Odell

September 27, 1945 – October 13, 2021

Robert L. Odell, age 76, died on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at NY Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt, NY. Born on September 27, 1945, in Mt Kisco, NY, son of the late George and Dorothy (See) Odell. Robert attended schools in Somers, NY and proudly served his country in the army during the Vietnam War Robert was an electrician […]

Rita M. Skrobalak

July 7, 1947 – October 8, 2021

Rita M. Skrobalak of Brewster, NY, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, in New York, NY at the age of 74. Rita was born on July 7, 1947, in Meadville, PA, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Probulski) Contray. She graduated from Ambridge High School in Ambridge, PA in 1965 and then attended a business school for a year. […]

Pauline R. Waibel

August 2, 1935 – October 8, 2021

Pauline R. Waibel, of Falling Waters, West Virginia, passed away on October 8, 2021. She was born on August 2, 1935, in Patterson, NY, the daughter of the late John J. Awrytis and Pauline Kehoe. Pauline graduated from Pawling High School and Krissler Business Institute. Pauline was a bookkeeper and secretary most of her working years. She leaves behind one […]

CUNNINGHAM’S CORNER

FREE On Needless Passings

Powell died Monday at age 84, of complications from COVID-19. He was fully vaccinated. A story: Years ago, around the time of the first Gulf War, I worked in my paper’s Newburgh office. Nearby was what was then Stewart International Airport, one half of which was for Air Guard and National Guard installations. Around the time of the first Gulf […]

Smoke and Mirrors

To the Editor, After watching several videos of Sheriff Langley I am very concerned about his smoke and mirrors campaign tactics. I am tired of hearing about his time as a volunteer fireman qualifying him to be Sheriff of Putnam County. I have personally and professionally known Robert Langley for 30 plus years. I know Bob Langley. I would like […]

Political Cartoon

From the Archives FRIDAY AFTERNOON OCTOBER 29, 1920

HUNTING PARTY SHOT TWO FINE DEER RETURNED HOME ON SUNDAY

Twelve Putnam County Men Spent Week in the Adirondack Mountains. The deer hunting expedition made by twelve men of Putnam county in the Adirondack mountains last week was completed late last Saturday night or early Sunday morning, when they returned to their homes ›om the north woods, bringing two deer with them. Wm. Stocum, Jr., of Farmers Mills, killed a […]

The MTA, Our Train Lines & a New Governor: What’s Next for Putnam Transit?

Note: Editor Douglas Cunningham recently interviewed Neal Zuckerman, Putnam County’s representative to the MTA Board of Directors. Zuckerman lives in Garrison and, before the pandemic, was a regular commuter. What will Cuomo’s departure mean for priorities that affect the Hudson and Harlem lines? A greater emphasis on vital projects and less ‘flash,’ perhaps? In my communication with Governor Hochul’s office […]

Putnam County Taxi Owner Honored During Hispanic Heritage Month


Ruth Ayala-Quezada, born in Peru before immigrating with her parents to the United States in 1986, was one of four women recognized last Thursday by State Senator Peter Harckham as one of New York State’s outstanding Latinas. The special recognition came at a ceremony in Sleepy Hollow that was held in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month. The latest census indicates […]