Author: David Propper

A Republican primary seems likely for the office of Putnam County Executive after a GOP challenger came forward to take on incumbent MaryEllen Odell last week. Kent Councilman Paul Denbaum officially announced his run for county executive last Thursday as

As New Yorkers mark the beginning of trout fishing season, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) encourages anglers to cast a line at its reservoirs or at dozens of properties that include frontage along streams, rivers and

The 4th of July fireworks show will go on in the Town of Southeast this year after the Putnam County Legislature seemed keen on expending the money to cover security costs. During a protective services committee meeting last Thursday, legislators

With an uptick in school shootings occurring across the nation, school officials in Putnam County continue to evaluate how safe their students are, including Carmel, which discussed ways to better protect them last week. The discussion took place during last

With bullying a common plague that affects students in Putnam County on a daily basis, the county Legislature is exploring ways it can reduce the teasing and hurt feelings among youths. Legislator Toni Addonizio requested the topic be brought forward

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, whose county neighbors Putnam, announced his bid for New York governor last week as the Republican begins an underdog campaign in the heavily Democratic state. Molinaro, who made his announcement on April 2, will go

After more than a year of heated public debate that captured the attention of the entire region, the Philipstown town board signed off on a new law requiring gun owners to safely store their weapons. In a 5-0 vote, the

Cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) continue to rise in Putnam County and around the U.S. In 2017, gonorrhea cases in particular rose in Putnam—nearly 60 percent, with an increase from 17 to 27 reported cases from 2016 to 2017.