Foundry Museum Exhibit Offers Unprecedented Look at Hudson River Art
In an unprecedented exhibit, the Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry School Museum this fall will offer visitors a unique opportunity to see the Hudson River through the eyes of the 19th-century artists who immortalized it through their work.
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One Act Festival Has One Week Left To Run
by Caroline Krebs
One act plays are to theater what short stories are to fiction. As are many collections of short stories, this year’s "One Act Festival" at the Philipstown Depot Theater are variations on a theme, What’s more, these three subtle, new comedies - which run from Thursday to Sunday this week -...
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American Cancer Society Invites Community And Corporate Teams To Join "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer"
If you know someone in your family or a colleague at work who has been touched by breast cancer you have an opportunity to take action and join the battle against this disease - The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Oct 15th at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is ...
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How To Save Money On Plumbers
A visit from the plumber can be a big drain on your bank account.
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Calling All Artists - New Grant Money Available
The Putnam Arts Council has recently been selected by the New York State Council on the Arts to administer a special grant program for individual artists for 2001. This is an addition to the Council’s existing "Arts Link" grant program and is entitled the "Individual Artist Tier Grant...
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Don’t Let Yourself Be Slammed
by Assemblyman Willis H. Stephens, Jr.
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Governor Announces Another $3 Million To Fight Teen Smoking
New York’s aggressive teen anti-smoking campaign largest in state history
New York State has received the highest possible award of $3 million over three years from the American Legacy Foundation (Legacy) to support statewide youth coalitions against teen smoking.
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Airman Geoffrey Barnes Completes USAF Basic Training.
Thomas and Julie Barnes are proud to announce that their son, Airman Geoffrey Barnes has successfully completed six weeks of basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated on Friday, August 18, his father Thomas attended the ceremony.
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Community Service Volunteers At Butterfield
by Gillian Thorpe
The Butterfield Library was fortunate this summer to have two young adults donate their time to the library. Both Margie Tomann and Noelle Burns spent several hours completing their community service at the library. Margie was kind enough to donate her time to our children’s summer programs. Each we...
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Dinosaurs Discovered At The Butterfield Library
Dinosaurs can be seen lurking about in the Butterfield Library! Come in and view the collection of papier-mâché dinosaur heads made by our Craft Club: Laura Bach, Valeria Iacobucci, James and Julie Olsen, Alec Lane, Emma C. Geer, Matthew Hughes, Conor and Kieran Austin and Matthew Giach...
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Clearwater’s Pumpkin Sail Is Coming In October
Pumpkin Sail is Clearwater’s two week autumnal musical odyssey from Albany to Manhattan, October 14th through October 28th, celebrating the Clearwater’s 31 years of environmental work on the Hudson River.
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Saint Columbanus Parish To Conclude 50th Anniversary Celebration
Saint Columbanus Parish located at 122 Oregon Road in Cortlandt Manor, will conclude a year long 50th Anniversary Celebration with a special Anniversary Mass at 12 noon on September 24th. Immediately prior to the Mass the parish will commemorate the event with the dedication of three statues on the ...
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Desmond-Fish Library Book Sale Still Has Bargains Available
You still have a chance to purchase great books at bargain prices this upcoming second weekend of the Friends of the Desmond-Fish Library’s annual booksale. New donations have been received and are being sorted. Tables are being reloaded and reorganized, and prices on most items will be reduced by h...
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1812 Overture - Fireworks, Cannons And John McDermott
The United States Military Academy Band will perform its annual 1812 Overture Concert on Saturday, September 2nd (rain date September 3rd) at the Trophy Point Amphitheatre, West Point, New York. The Hellcats sound Retreat at 6:00 pm; the Jazz Knights play big-band music at 6:30 pm; and the Concert B...
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Flood Damage Not Covered By Homeowners/Business Insurance Policies, NYIA Warns
The increased potential of flooding from an unusually wet summer should prompt New Yorkers to review their insurance coverage. Homeowners, renters and business insurance policies do not cover damage due to flooding, according to the New York Insurance Association (NYIA).
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Benefit Bike Tour Scheduled For Peak Fall Foliage Season
Sunday, October 1 has been selected as the date for the annual Fall Foliage Bike Tour, a benefit for McQuade Children’s Services and for Orange Pathways.
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Governor Pataki Signs Pesticide Neighbor Notification Bill
48 hours-notice mandatory before pesticide use at schools and day-care centers
Legislation that will provide increased protections for children and other New York residents from the potentially harmful effects of pesticides by requiring at least 48 hours notification before pesticide applications at schools and day-care centers and some private residences in New York State was...
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Assault At Summer Camp In Philipstown Leads To Arrest Of NYC Youths
On August 21st, three juveniles were arrested by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department and charged with Assault in the 2nd Degree, a Class D Felony and Unlawful Imprisonment in the 2nd Degree, a Class B Misdemeanor.
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Governor Announces $6 Million For Water Supply Protection
Putnam to receive $218,000 more in fiscal year 2001
Governor Pataki has announced $6 million in state grants to counties that will be used to enhance water supply programs throughout New York State. Thirty-six counties and New York City will receive funding to make improvements in their water supply program, ensuring that residents continue to receiv...
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