Eleanor Kwap
Eleanor Kwap, 94, of Brewster died Feb. 1. Kwap was born and raised in Yonkers to Stephen and Rose Kranko on Apr. 27, 1926. After graduation from Yonkers High School of Commerce, she worked as a secretary. Theodore and Eleanor
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Brewster
Metro-North Worker Charged with Storming U.S. Capitol Building
The Putnam County Metro-North worker who infiltrated the U.S. Capitol last week appeared in federal court on Wednesday where he was charged for the part he played in the attack. Will Pepe, a seven-year laborer at Metro-North’s Brewster rail yard,
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MTA Suspends Metro-North Employee for Calling Out Sick to Attend Capitol Riot
A Metro-North employee out of Putnam County will face disciplinary action after he called out sick from work and was seen in the mob storming the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Will Pepe, a seven-year laborer at Metro-North’s Brewster rail yard,
Read MoreBrewster’s Milano Signs Letter of Intent to Play Football at Stony Brook
On a frigid December morning, Francesco (Franco) Milano sat outside Kobacher’s Market, a Brewster staple that has been in his family since the 1950’s, and signed his Letter of Intent to play Division I football at Stony Brook University. “My
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‘The Abuse was Heartbreaking’: Brewster Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Raping, Abusing Child
A Brewster man will spend the next 14 years in prison and will have to register as a sex offender after raping an unspecified number of children. Martiliano Ramos-Miguel, 45, was sentenced last Friday after pleading guilty on Oct. 21
Read MoreA Putnam County Polling Site, Business Were Exposed to COVID-19, Health Officials Say
A Putnam County business and polling station were exposed to COVID-19 last week after members of the public tested positive for coronavirus, according to health officials. The Putnam County Department of Health issued a health advisory on Saturday stating a
Read MoreTwo Putnam County Groceries Were Exposed to COVID-19, Health Officials Say
Those who worked at or visited two Putnam County supermarkets in recent days are being asked to monitor their symptoms after members of the public tested positive for COVID-19. The Putnam County Department of Health issued a health advisory on
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Community Celebrates Byram Hills’ Two State Championship Teams
It took a little longer than anticipated but the Armonk community had reason to celebrate the two Byram Hills High School state championship sports teams last weekend. District and town officials unveiled the long-awaited sign on Route 128 Saturday morning
Read MorePolice Warn of Increased Vehicle Break-Ins in Putnam
State Police in the Brewster barracks are warning residents in Putnam County of an increase recently in vehicle break-ins and thefts. During the October 3 weekend, police reported investigating 10 vehicle break-in incidents and one stolen vehicle in Carmel, Patterson
Read MoreA Brewster Diner Was Exposed To COVID-19 Twice, Health Officials Warn
Those who worked at or visited a Putnam County restaurant last week are being asked to monitor their symptoms after a customer tested positive for COVID-19. The Putnam County Department of Health issued a health advisory for those who frequented
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