Author: Holly Crocco

The Putnam County Legislature made a statement last week when it denied a request by Sheriff Robert Langley Jr. to move more than $121,000 from various equipment and administrative budget items in the sheriff’s department budget to the personnel line

Parallel parking, a more prominent crosswalk and lake views are part of the plan for the revitalization of Route 6N in the hamlet of Mahopac, along with the addition of a commuter parking lot and waterfront park at the Swan

By Holly Crocco After 13 years as Brewster village clerk and treasurer, Peter Brewster Hansen is hanging up his hat. “It’s been terrific – it’s a fantastic job,” he said last week. “The people of the village are great. Everyone

By Abby Luby The Kent Town Board received the results of a 100-page audit report for 2018 from Robert Daniele, a partner of the accounting firm PKF O’Connor Davies, during its Dec. 3 meeting. According to Daniele, field work was

The Haldane School Board got a glimpse into how the district’s 2020-21 budget may shape up during its Dec. 3 meeting. According to Business Manager Ann Dinio, the district’s $25.6 million rollover budget – which is the starting point in

A Brewster school bus driver has found a way to adapt what was once a dreaded part of the job into something she and other drivers now celebrate. With a little critical thinking and perseverance, Eirene Farias has transformed the

The Putnam Valley High School is the first school in Putnam County to be authorized as an IB World School for the Diploma Programme, and will now offer an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. This globally recognized program will afford students

By Holly Crocco After more than three decades of supporting students in academics, athletics, the arts and other pursuits, Carmel High School Principal Lou Riolo was the one being cheered on during a surprise pep rally held last week in

Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell has called on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to abandon its proposed parking fee increase at Metro-North stations until the issue has had a full public hearing. “It is not right to spring an unplanned parking

By Holly Crocco In an effort to increase ridership and reliability of the Cold Spring Trolley, as well as influence tourism and connect residents and visitors with local cultural and historic destinations and businesses, the Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce