We finally got some rain! The little peepers started tweeting again, the hummingbirds are back hovering at the feeder and--in case you have been backpacking in the Himalayas for the last month--the seventeenyear cicadas are coming. More...

On Thursday, May 23, at 7 p.m. at the Desmond Fish Library in Garrison, Dr. Andy Rose, a former Superintendent of Schools, will show participants how to conceive, plan, and write a novel. More...

Be prepared to throw out all your preconceived notions about art and fashion. If you see art as belonging solely in galleries, and clothes only as something to wear, June in Cold Spring will be a revelation, and a special treat. More...

Photos by Chris Layton Last Tuesday, the Gulf gas station on Route 9D in Garrison opened its doors and had a Grand Re-Opening with all new gas pumps, a convenience store inside, and a repair shop that should be finished and ready to use by the end More...

The mission of Project Linus (named after the blanket-towing Peanuts character), mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gift of new, handmad More...

With the long battle to open a Dunkin’ Donuts winding down, Kenny and Fran Elmes noted that they are in the process of finishing up the bidding for the construction. More...

Saturday morning, the Cold Spring Farmers’ Market moved outdoors for the warm weather season, from its indoor home at the Philipstown Community Center to Boscobel. More...

Here’s a fun fact: The snapping turtle is New York State’s official reptile. And about 1,200 of them live in the National Audubon Society’s Constitution Marsh, located just below Boscobel House & Gardens. More...

7th Annual Secret Garden Tour, voted “Best Garden Tour” in the Hudson Valley, will be held on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. across Putnam County. More...

To the Editor: The Cycling Classic this past Sunday in Cold Spring seemed to be quite successful. Many events were held in and around the village. Some of which my wife and I took in and enjoyed. More...

To the Editor: The Board of Education of the Garrison Union Free School District would like to acknowledge and congratulate the 11 Garrison School students who recently brought home honors from the 2013 Tri-County Science Fair. More...

To the Editor: I like Putnam County Sheriff Don Smith. I always have. I particularly like Sheriff Smith’s position on our Second Amendment rights. More...

PHILIPSTOWN TREE SERVICE: Land clearing, take downs, trimmings. Stump Removal. Fully insured. Reg. No. PC 607. 845- 265-2187. More...

REAL ESTATE NEEDS Limited Editions Realty 10 Marion Avenue, Cold Spring. Call 845-265-3111 or go to limitededitionsrealty.com More...

doug’s garage sale Every Fri 11-6. Sat & Sun 11-4. 347 Main Street, Nelsonville, NY More...