January The Putnam County Legislature began the New Year by replacing a longtime fixture of the lawmaking body. Legislative Counsel Clement Van Ross was ousted by the legislature when most lawmakers voted to rescind a 2015 resolution that appointed him
Read MoreLocal emergency first responders jumped into action on Nov. 13 resulting in the rescue of two Carmel residents that were rendered unconscious by carbon monoxide poisoning, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office revealed last week. At about noon, a 61-year-old woman
Read MoreThis June, many of Putnam County’s teens will be graduating high school and getting ready for college or entry into the work force. Many see this time as a “rite of passage” and engage in underage drinking and drug use
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When Steve Wittels, co-owner of Aljans Jewelers in Mahopac, came into his jewelry store on April 27, little did he know a brief interaction he had that day would later result in Town of Carmel police officers coming to his
Read MoreThe murder investigation of Mahopac resident Perla Gatchalian has been solved, Carmel Police Chief Michael Cazzari announced Wednesday morning during a press conference, with the man accused of the crime committing suicide. Filippo Buffone, who was identified as a suspect
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The Carmel Police Department continues its investigation into a missing piece of artwork stolen from the Mahopac Public Library two weekends ago. On Dec. 3, a watercolor piece of art that was unframed was stolen off the wall, according to
Read MoreSchool budgets passed with predictable ease across Putnam County Tuesday night, as six separate school systems saw their spending plans for next school year overwhelmingly approved. In Brewster, the $92.8 million budget passed 899-440, and a bus proposition was also
Read MoreBy Arthur Cusano Clarification: this article has been updated to clarify information. The Carmel Police Benevolent Association has filed an injunction to prevent other law enforcement agencies from patrolling parts of the town, according to a town board member. The
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Carmel town board members announced changes to a controversial planned law requiring town approval for mass gatherings at their Jan 20 meeting, but some residents continue to insist the law isn’t needed at all. The proposed law, Local Law 44,
Read MoreActing on the recommendations of Chief Michael Cazzari, the Carmel Town Board unanimously made two police promotions permanent on May 21. Michael Nagel was appointed as detective sergeant and Stephen Kunze was appointed as a detective. Following the meeting, Supervisor
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