2022-06-14 E-Edition

PUTNAM COUNTY PRIDE RALLY DRAWS HUNDREDS

“Silent no more” Rev. Kay Reynolds of Brewster addressed the crowd gathered for the Pride Rally. Story and additional photos B1

Putnam County Earmarks $2 Million for Schools as Safety & Security Replaces Thoughts & Prayers


The Putnam Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the Putnam Department of Social Services and school officials in Brewster, Carmel, Garrison, Haldane in Cold Spring, Mahopac and Putnam Valley will be working together in the weeks and months ahead to devise a plan that protects 13,500 children and thousands of staff found in school buildings throughout the county daily. County Executive […]

Algonquin Sachem Honored

Nimham Statue Dedicated

In a striking if belated honor for an indigenous leader, some 400 people attended the dedication Saturday of a magnificent 8-foot-tall statue, cast in bronze and created by world-renowned sculpture Michael Keropian, of Daniel Nimham. Putnam County was well represented at the hour-long ceremony, at the intersection of Routes 52 and 82 in Fishkill. Daniel Nimham was the Wappingers Sachem […]

All in the Family? Dems Interim Chair is Spouse

Reing Steps Down

Putnam County’s Democratic Chairman Scott Reing has stepped down. The Mahopac resident told this publication: “It’s time to move on for me. The party grew under my chairmanship, our coffers grew, and our influence grew.” Under Reing’s leadership, although Democratic elected officials remained sparse except in Philipstown, voter registration has dramatically narrowed, with only 1,500 now separating registered Democrats as […]

Town of Carmel

Board OKs New Sewage Grinder, Guard Rails

The Carmel Town Board met at Carmel Town Hall this past Wednesday for their weekly work session. Town Supervisor Michael S. Cazzari presided over the board, along with Deputy Supervisor Robert F. Schanil, Jr., and Town Councilmen Stephen J. Baranowski, Frank D. Lombardi, and Gregory L. Folchetti. Town Comptroller Mary Ann Maxwell began the session by requesting the board to […]

Town of Kent

First Force in Putnam with Body Cams

The Kent police force has leased 17 state-of-the-art cameras. The equipment will be worn by law enforcement officers. Chief Owens thanked the board for its decision advising Supervisor Jaime McGlasson: “In the near future, all departments will be equipped with body cameras. It’s already mandatory in New Jersey and New York can’t be far behind.” Police Chief Kevin Owens said […]

Bernadette (Heckler) Dingee

January 3, 1943 – June 7, 2022

Bernadette (Heckler) Dingee of Brewster, NY, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Westchester Medical Center, in Valhalla, NY. Born in Queens, NY on January 3, 1943, Bernadette was the daughter of George and Bernadette (Endres) Heckler. George died when Bernadette was a young child, so she grew knowing the love of her stepfather, Arthur Edwards. She was raised in […]

Veteran Putnam Police Officer Paul P. Powell Dies

Paul Powell patrolled the Town of Kent for 21 years as a proud member of the Kent Police Department. Powell, 68, passed away at his residence in Selma, North Carolina on May 20. Born in Peekskill to the late Olive and William Powell, Powell graduated from Carmel High School before serving in the Air Force as a Law Enforcement Specialist […]

Indian Point Spent Fuel Rod Storage

Harckham-Galef Bill Approved

Spent nuclear fuel rods at the now-closed Indian Point Energy Center, including fuel stored in pools or in dry cask storage will be taxed as real property thanks to Putnam lawmakers, State Senator Peter Harckham and Assemblywoman Sandy Galef. Bills introduced by the pair have been approved in the State Legislature allowing for what Harckham called “much-needed tax relief during […]