News from The Putnam Examiner, covering Brewster-Southeast, Cold Spring-Philipstown, Kent, Mahopac-Carmel, Patterson, Putnam Valley, Putnam County, NY.
Bipartisan legislation that aims to bolster funding to more effectively protect residents against tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme Disease, was signed into law last month by Governor Kathy Hochul. The bill, which was sponsored by local State Senators Pete Harckham
Read MoreThe leaders of the Mahopac Board of Education for the 2022-23 school year have been selected, with Ben DiLullo serving as president, and Adam Savino continuing as vice president. A 25-year resident of Mahopac, DiLullo, who earned his bachelor’s degree
Read MorePutnam County officials are seeking answers from Albany on how to implement new laws implemented by the State Legislature last month that will go into effect September 1 regarding gun permits and restrictions on the carrying of concealed weapons. On
Read MoreThe Putnam County Health Department is prepared for any cases of polio that may occur following the identification recently of a rare case in Rockland County. “The identification of a polio case in New York State this week has reinvigorated
Read MoreNew legislation that will allow the Village of Cold Spring to impose a hotel and motel tax of up to five percent was signed into law last week by Governor Kathy Hochul. The act will take effect immediately and expire
Read MoreThe Pudding Street Overpass, located on the Taconic Parkway in the Town of Putnam Valley, has officially been renamed the Putnam Valley First Responders Bridge. Senator Sue Serino and Assemblyman Kevin Byrne introduced legislation earlier this year to rename the overpass
Read MoreWhere can you try your hand at candle-making, taste craft cocktails, listen to live music, shop with local makers and visit with farm animals all on one stunning summer day? Jar Worthy at The Tilly Foster Farmhouse is hosting its first
Read MoreA familiar face has joined Putnam Hospital’s leadership team. Dr. Keyur Ajbani is the new vice president of medical affairs at the facility. In his new role, Ajbani acts as a liaison between the medical staff and hospital management. He
Read MoreA 52-year-old Beacon man was arrested and charged with menacing and weapons possession following a traffic accident last month in Cold Spring, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department reported last week. A joint investigation with Cold Spring police determined that a
Read MoreAssemblyman Kevin Byrne (R-Mahopac) announced plans Monday to visit, speak with and tour a multitude of county and local government offices from inside and outside Putnam County to solicit ideas and best practices. Byrne, who is virtually assured of being
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