Cold Spring, NY

IRS Is Seeking Tax Volunteers      The IRS is seeking volunteers and volunteer site locations for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs in the Upstate New York Area. During the tax-filing season volunteers throughout the state help fill out tax returns for older taxpayers, people... More ... Jim Witt Speaks On This Winter’s Weather Forcast At The White House      Dr. Lawrence B. Lindsey, Chief Economic Advisor to President George W. Bush and Director of the National Economic Council invited Mr. James Witt of Cold Spring, N.Y. to speak at the White House on November 8, 2001. The talk was preceded by lunch with Mr. Lindsey in the Senior Executive Dining Room. More ... AARP Meeting      The next regular meeting of the Cold Spring-Philipstown AARP is on Tuesday, November 20th, at the VFW Hall on Kemble Ave., at 1pm. Ms. Marion Hayes is prepared to resolve any problems you may have with Medicare. All seniors are welcome. More ... Philipstown Recreation Subcommittee To Distribute Questionnaire      Members of the Town of Philipstown Comprehensive Plan Special Board recently created several subcommittees to work on specific sections of the Comprehensive Plan. Board Members: Susan Bates, Justine Bruno, Mike Philan, Anita Pidala, Jerry Rubino and Ming Wang volunteered to work on the Recreation su... More ... Harvest Sale This Weekend      Pictured above are Rev. Frank Geer, Nat Prentice, Patty Richter, and Pearline Barr with "apple pie kits" in preparation for St. Philip's annual Harvest Sale. The Friends of St. Philip's Church will be busy this week baking apple pies a well as many other homemade goodies. Come early so as not to be ... More ... Presbyterian Choir To Sing Rutter Requiem Nov. 18th      As a way of honoring those who died in the September 11th tragedy and to assist the community in its ongoing process of grief, the expanded choir of First Presbyterian Church in Cold Spring, under the direction of Tom McCoy, will sing the Requiem by John Rutter at the regular 10:30am worship hour on... More ... Jazz Vespers Set For November 17      The monthly Jazz Vesper service will be held this Saturday at 5:30pm in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, 10 Academy St., Cold Spring. The service will feature the remarkable vocal styling Laura Lee, the sweet sax of Ed Xiques. The churches pastor, Bill Weisenbach, will share his reflectio... More ... Holiday Party Planned For Better Breathers Club      Putnam Hospital Center’s Better Breathers Club, a free support group open to anyone with chronic asthma, COPD or other breathing disorders, as well as to their family and friends, will celebrate the holidays with a party on Tuesday, November 27. It will be held from 6 to 8pm at the hospital at 670 S... More ... Chocolate Festival To Feature World’s Largest Brownie      The Hudson Valley Chocolate Festival and Holiday Craft Show, presented by Freihofer’s will be held on Sunday, December 2 from 11am to 5pm at Rockland Community College Field House, College Rd. in Suffern. Come and see the "World’s Largest Brownie" being made by chefs and culinary arts stud... More ... Putnam Hospital Center Appoints Ernesto Cerdena Director Of Radiology      Putnam Hospital Center is pleased to announce that Ernesto Cerdena of Garrison has joined the Carmel hospital as Director of Radiology. More ... Building A Resilient Community      Putnam Community Service Network, Putnam County Government and United Way of Westchester and Putnam are hosting a forum Building a Resilient Community - Putnam County Service Providers Respond to the Attack on America on Tuesday, November 27, 2:30 to 5:00pm at Guideposts in Carmel. This forum is an ... More ... Annual Business Meeting Of Cooperative Extension      The 58th Annual Business Meeting of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County will be held on Friday, November 16, at the Mahopac Golf Club, North Lake Boulevard in Mahopac at 6:30pm. This business meeting is free and open to all and will include an election of Board of Directors and Program Ad... More ... Hudson River Healthcare Centers Launch Expansion Project      Hudson River HealthCare announced its expansion plans today at a groundbreaking ceremony in downtown Peekskill. The first Health Center in Peekskill opened its doors over 25 years ago and now, proposes to increase children and women’s health services, geriatric care, dental and health information an... More ... Number Of Deer-Vehicle Collisions Declines, But Caution On The Roadways Is Still Needed      As we enter the peak season for deer-vehicle collisions, the New York Insurance Association (NYIA) is cautioning motorists to be alert on New York’s highways. Last year motorists in New York state reported more than 9,000 deer/auto collisions, which is a decline of more than 1,000 from the previous ... More ... Hunting On And Near The Appalachian Trail      The hunting season will soon be underway. Ron Rosen, chairman of the Dutchess/Putnam Appalachian Trail (AT) Management Committee, notifies outdoor enthusiasts to exercise extreme caution while using the Appalachian Trail (AT), especially during the gun deer season, November 19 through December 11. More ... Poughkeepsie Farm Project To Co-Sponsor Food Conference      On Friday, November 16, the Poughkeepsie Farm Project will cosponsor a full day working conference, "Building Community Food Systems in the Mid-Hudson Valley". It will be held at the Family Partnership Center at 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, from 9:30am to 4pm. The event is aimed... More ... Havorah Program (WJCS) Hosts Chanukah Celebrations For Developmentally Disabled      In its continuing effort to bring persons with special needs closer to their Jewish culture, the Havorah Program of Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) and several Westchester synagogues are planning Chanukah celebrations for persons with developmental disabilities during the upcoming holid... More ... Backyard Bird Feeding To Be Subject Of Program At Stony Kill Farm      Winter’s cold and snow will soon be upon us. Despite the cold and difficulty finding food, many birds remain in the area. On Sunday, November 25, at 2pm, Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center is offering a program on Winter Bird Feeding. Join a naturalist from the center and learn the ins a... More ... International Adoption Information Meeting      Family Service of Westchester and Cradle of Hope Adoption Center will be hosting an International Adoption Information Seminar for prospective adoptive families on Monday, December 3 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. The seminar will be held at the headquarters of Family Service of Westchester, One Summit Avenue... More ... Stony Kill Farm Hosts Trail Walk      Spend a crisp afternoon traversing the Sierra Trail at Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center on Sunday, November 18 at 2pm. This easy 2-mile walk is something the whole family can enjoy. We will stop and interpret the natural surroundings of one of Stony Kill Farm’s oldest trails. Bring bin... More ... Support Connection Offers Breast Cancer Support Groups In Carmel      Support Connection, a not-for-profit organization offering free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer is currently offering Breast Cancer Support Groups in Yorktown Heights, Mount Kisco, and Carmel in an effort to provide support to people in Westchester and Putnam countie... More ... Lions Club Election Day Luncheon      The Lions Club again hosted its popular Election Day Luncheon held at Northgate at Dockside. Many elected officials and candidates attended. More ... Cold Spring’s Veterans Day Ceremony Well Attended by Connie Garufi      A heart warming Veteran’s Day ceremony was attended by over 50 people this past Sunday, November 11th, as Marie Villetto sang our National Anthem. This year, in addition to the Veterans annual tribute, the Cub Scouts Pack 137, lead by Scout Master and Veteran Bob Nieves, posted the colors and placed... More ... Federal Government Kicks In $240,000 for Senior Center      U.S. Rep. Sue Kelly announced last week that the House approved $240,000 in federal funding for Putnam County to establish a senior citizens center to be located in the Town of Putnam Valley. More ... City To Hold Exam For Environmental Police Officers At DEP’s Watershed Precincts      Commissioner Joel A. Miele Sr., P.E., of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced that the City will be holding an examination for the title, Environmental Police Officer. DEP Police will hire qualified applicants to fill positions at the Department’s precincts th... More ... New Anti-Smoking Billboards Erected      State Health Commissioner Antonia C. Novello, M.D., M.P.H., Dr. P.H. has announced that the State began displaying new anti-smoking billboards statewide last month, as part of the Governor’s aggressive $60 million anti-smoking campaign to encourage New Yorkers to quit smoking. More ... Cragside Plaque Placed      A plaque has been erected on the southeast corner of Craigside Drive and Morris Avenue by the Village of Cold Spring. This plaque designates the correct name of the drive up to Haldane School, "Cragside Drive" rather than Craigside Drive. More ... First Annual Breakfast With Santa In Garrison      The Garrison Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will hold their First Annual Breakfast With Santa at the Garrison School on Saturday, December 8. There will be seatings at 9am and 10:30am for this free event; reservations are strongly recommended. Please call 845-424-3063 or 845-424-3342 for reservati... More ... Senator Clinton Proposes Family Advocates Program For Victims Of September 11      Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton announced on November 8th that she is working with New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer and non-profit groups on a plan to provide "family advocates" for New York victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. More ... Cold Spring Dinner/Dance To Raise Funds For WTC Widows’ And Children’s Fund      On Saturday, December 29th, Inn Credible Caterers will be hosting three fund raising dinner/ dances with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the WTC Rescue Workers Widows’ and Children’s Fund. Inn Credible Caterers will be providing food and beverage, the staff is donating their time while outside... More ... Media Campaign Targets Older New Yorkers For Flu Shots      Health Commissioner: influenza a far greater risk for most New Yorkers than anthrax attacks. More ... Vassar Brothers Care Center Launches Coat Drive      The Vassar Brothers Hospital Care Center will be collecting coats for those in need through February 15. Clean, used or new coats of all sixes can be donated and dropped off at the Care Center. The garments will be hung on a rack at the center and will be free for the taking to anyone in need of a w... More ... St. Andrew’s Christmas Bazaar And Thrift Shop Tag Sale On Dec. 1      There’ll be lots happening at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, Dec, 1. The "new" Thrift Shop at 32 Prospect St. is holding its pre- grand opening tag sale from 9am until 4pm, while the Annual Christmas Bazaar will take place in the Great Hall of the church at 26 Prospect St. from... More ... Boat Owners Should Make Appointments To Bring Boats Up To High-Water Mark At City Reservoirs      The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced on November 7th that the Fishing and Boating Regulations require that boats at Water Supply reservoirs must be kept at designated winter storage areas above the high water mark from December 1st to April 1st. More ... talk of the town      Don’t look now, but Thanksgiving is next week!!! It’s very cliche to say that the holidays have snuck up on us again, but this year we have good reason to be surprised. It may feel bittersweet to celebrate Thanksgiving with all the tragedies we’ve endured this fall, but that makes it more important ... More ...

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