Putnam County’s Department of Highway and Facilities announced it completed the restoration of a 1959 FWD snow thrower following an inventory check of snow equipment. The historic vehicle was originally purchased new by Putnam County on December 15, 1959. All
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The New York State Association of County Health Officials has recognized Putnam County Health Commissioner Michael J. Nesheiwat, MD, for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Nesheiwat was also honored for his dedication to public health and outstanding service
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Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley is refuting charges from his election opponent that he secretly recorded a phone call with a local supervisor and then used the conversation in his political campaign. At a press conference on Oct. 15, Kevin
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By Martin Wilbur and Rick Pezzullo A noticeable drop in the number of COVID-19 cases locally and throughout the state has officials hopeful that the summer surge fueled by the Delta variant may be waning. Westchester reported that the active
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By Rick Pezzullo Putnam County District Attorney Robert V. Tendy announced Monday the conviction and sentencing of Heather Genevieve Licari for Attempted Assault in the First Degree, a class C violent felony offense. Licari, who was remanded without bail to
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New York State’s vaccine mandate for all health care workers is now in effect, with the state bracing for possible staffing shortages. In a final plea to convince vaccine holdouts to get the jab, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday it
Read MorePromenade on 6 at 1875 Route 6 in Carmel is paving the way for a new concept in Putnam retail – an artisanal shopping destination where craft vendors and specialty retailers can showcase their products and services in a community-like
Read MoreMembers of several Putnam County law enforcement agencies successfully convinced a Mahopac resident to emerge from their house Friday afternoon after police were alerted that a person was experiencing a mental breakdown. Carmel police were called at 10:51 a.m. to
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Westchester continues to see a slow reduction in the number of active COVID-19 cases, down from the August highs but not nearly a significant enough reduction for officials to declare that the pandemic has been conquered. Westchester reported 2,314 active
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By Rick Pezzullo More than 250 pounds of unwanted and expired medications were collected during State Assemblyman Kevin Byrne’s annual Shed the Meds event at the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department last week. Byrne (R,C,Ref/Mahopac) was joined September 14 by local
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