News from The Putnam Examiner, covering Brewster-Southeast, Cold Spring-Philipstown, Kent, Mahopac-Carmel, Patterson, Putnam Valley, Putnam County, NY.
Putnam County is recognizing its everyday heroes—healthcare workers and first responders—for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell announced Wednesday the Row of Honor that has lined the shore of Lake Gleneida in Carmel every Memorial
Read MoreNew York Yankees legend Joe Torre, who as a manager led the Bronx Bombers to four World Series championships, has sold a lake home he owned in Carmel. According to a published report, Torre, 79, who managed the Yankees from
Read MoreWestchester is reporting 64 deaths related to COVID-19 in the county but Putnam officials say they do not currently possess death total statistics. “We don’t know if there have been any deaths,” stated Theresa Oliver, who is confidential secretary to Putnam
Read MorePutnam is seeking a state-run testing site as confirmed positive cases in the county stretched into triple digits, at 106. With the number of local cases of COVID-19 increasing daily, it is essential that county residents continue to stay at
Read MorePutnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell has formally requested that the state Health Department establish a COVID-19 testing site in Putnam County. As of Thursday, there were 109 reported positive cases of coronavirus in Putnam. Odell argued the lack of a state-run
Read MoreA mask making enterprise in Putnam is growing as fast as the number of positive coronavirus tests in the region. “It’s growing very quickly,” said Erin Lee, administrator of ‘Mahopac and Carmel Need Your Help.’ “Every day we’re getting more
Read MoreThe Putnam Health Department announced late Monday afternoon there were seven more people confirmed to have tested positive for coronavirus in the county, lifting the total to 46, with the number as low as two as recently as March 16.
Read MoreThe Putnam County Department of Health confirmed Thursday afternoon that three new positive cases of COVID-19 in county residents, bringing the total to five cases. The individuals have been quarantined at home and will continue to be monitored carefully. The
Read MoreDaycare centers in Putnam County will be permitted to reopen Wednesday, March 18, pursuant to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order. Check with your daycare providers to see if they plan to open. Putnam County stands firm in its position that
Read MoreTwo positive cases of COVID-19 in Putnam County residents have been confirmed by the Putnam County Department of Health. The individuals have been quarantined at home and will continue to be monitored carefully, according to the department. Contact tracing is
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