Cold Spring, NY

Lions Club Photoscreening Program to Identify Children at Risk of Blindness      The Lions Club and Blythdale Children’s Hospital are working together to offer free photoscreening to children in Putnam, Northern Westchester and Rockland Counties. More ... Beacon Hebrew Alliance To Celebrate Tu B’Shevat      The Beacon Hebrew Alliance will be holding a Tu B’Shevat seder on Sunday, February 8, from 10 am-1 pm. The program will include live music and hands-on activities for the entire family. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person. More ... Nature’s Nursery to Hold Open Houses      Summer and fall registration is now open for Nature’s Nursery, the pre-school, kindergarten and school-age care program at Green Chimneys in Brewster. More ... IRS Tax Tip - What Is Your Filing Status?      Your filing status on your federal tax return is a category that identifies you based on your marital and family situation, according to the IRS. It is an important factor in determining whether you must file a return, the amount of your standard deduction and your correct amount of tax. More ... "Unfinished Projects" Topic of Next Christian Women’s Club Lunch      The Dutchess County Christian Women’s Club invites any interested lady to their next "Unfinished Projects" Luncheon on Tuesday, February 17th at the Holiday Inn, on Route 9 near interstate 84, in Fishkill, beginning at 11:30 am. More ... Gorges and Culhane on Dean’s List at Hartford      The University of Hartford has announced that two students from our area have been named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2003-04. The students are Amanda Gorges of Cold Spring and Julianne Culhane of Putnam Valley. More ... Home Improvement Grants Available      The Putnam County Housing Corporation (PCHC) has $500,000 in grant funds from the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation to administer a Home Improvement Program for Putnam County residents. More ... Daughter of Former Resident to Appear in TV Miniseries      Jennifer Cunningham, daughter of Regina (Couser) Britt and granddaughter of Thomas and Catherine Couser, longtime residents of Cold Spring, will appear in the upcoming Stephen King production of "Kingdom Hospital. More ... HVHC Cardiac Rehabilitation Staff Reaches Out to Community During Cardiac Rehab Week      Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. And this year, National Cardiac Rehab Week, which begins on February 8, incorporates the theme, "Your Health is Where Our Heart is." More ... Last Chance for Smokers Over 50 to Enroll in Free Stop Smoking Program      The University of Rochester is still accepting participants for Project50+, but hurry enrollment will end on February 14, 2004. Don’t miss out on your last chance to join this free program that can help you quit smoking for good. More ... Trishia Byrne Named to Scranton Dean’s List      Trishia Byrne of Putnam Valley has been named to the Dean’s List of the University of Scranton for the Fall Semester. To make Dean’s List, a student must have a grade point average of 3. More ... February is Heart Month at HR Community Health      February is Heart Month and Hudson River Community Health is inviting everyone to come to a free information session to learn ways to make everyday changes for good healthy living and how to prevent illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. More ... Mara Elton on Dean’s List of Alfred State College      Alfred State College has announced their Fall 2003 Dean’s List of students, which includes Mara Elton of Garrison. Alfred State College offers associate degrees in close to 60 programs in the fields of agriculture, health, business, vocational, and engineering technology, as well as liberal arts and... More ... Census Bureau Surveys Level of Participation in Government Assistance Programs      Field representatives of the US Census Bureau will visit 45,000 households beginning in February to conduct the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). More ... NY Housing Market Posts Strong December Putnam home sales keep pace      Sales of existing single-family homes in New York State finished strong in December 2003 compared to November 2003 and December 2002, according to preliminary single-family sales data accumulated by the New York State Association of Realtors. More ... First Home Club Series to Begin Five-part series scheduled      The Putnam County Housing Corporation (PCHC) will begin a five-part Homebuyers Seminar, Wednesday, March 3, from 7 to 9 pm in the Community Room at 10 Gleneida Court. The Seminar will be held every week for five weeks through March. More ... Seedling Sale to Offer Native Species for Beautification and Conservation      The Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce their Annual Seedling Sale, with order forms available from the office or on the County website at www.putnamcountyny.com. More ... Overcoming the Challenges of Vision Impairment Advice from the experts at Lighthouse International      In recognition of Low Vision Awareness Month during February, Lighthouse International urges adults to consider going for a low vision examination. With Americans living significantly longer, vision loss, or low vision, from eye conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopa... More ... Free Colorado Blue Spruce Trees Offered      Ten free Colorado blue spruce trees will be given to each person who joins The National Arbor Day Foundation during February 2004. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. More ... Coin Collectors to Meet February 17th      The Croton River Numismatic Society of Carmel, a coin club, will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, February 17 in the Guideposts cafeteria located on Seminary Hill Road in Carmel at 8 pm. More ... Flexible Spending Accounts: A Good Idea Gets Better      Millions of American workers have access to employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts (FSAs), but less than 20 percent of those eligible sign up. As a result, these individuals may be paying more than they have to for medical and dependent care. More ... Maureen Murray and Alfred J. Blackburn are Engaged      Announcement is made of the engagement of Maureen Murray from Garrison and Alfred J. Blackburn from Pine Plains. She is the daughter of Rosemary and Neil Murray and he is the son of Kathy and Alfred Blackburn. More ... Belluscio Named to Potsdam President’s List      Brian Christopher Belluscio of Cold Spring has recently been recognized for his achievements at the State University of New York at Potsdam by being named to the President’s List. More ... Senior Menu Cold Spring Friendship Center - 265-3952 Putnam Valley Friendship Center - 528-2662      Thursday - Hidden chicken w. barley, carrots, ice cream, hb: butterscotch pudding. More ... Desmond Fish Library Hosting Program on Complimentary Garden Creation      This Sunday February 8 Master Gardener Viktoria Serafin will present a program about the rare and beautiful varieties of plants found at her Glenbrook Farm Nursery in Upstate NY. More ... Historical Program to be Presented at St. Mary’s      The Women of St. Mary’s Church in the Highlands, Cold Spring, will meet in the Parish Aall (1 Chestnut Street) on Wednesday February 11th for a business meeting at 7:30pm. More ... Philipstown Town Board Announces Agenda for Monthly Meeting      The Town Board of the Town of Philipstown will hold their monthly meeting at 8 pm on February 5 at the Town Hall. Prior to the Town Board meeting there will be a public hearing at 7:45 pm on a proposed local law to change the minimum annual income range for senior citizens tax exemption and a public... More ... Dutchess County Unit of Cancer Society to Meet      The Dutchess County Unit of the American Cancer Society and the Man to Man Prostate Cancer Education & Information Support Program announces a regularly scheduled meeting, to be held February 5 at 6 pm, in the Central Hudson Auditorium in Poughkeepsie. More ... Join Local Fresh Air Volunteer Team      The Fresh Air Fund’s Cold Spring area volunteer leaders are currently seeking committee members and host families to ensure that Summer 2004 is special for New York City children. More ... Super Sunday for Food Bank Collection      Pictured above are Kendra Zeien, Jessica Neville and Rachel Ritacco. Not pictured is Maia Gallagher. The girls are members of the First Presbyterian Church Girl's Group and were based in front of Foodtown on Superbowl Sunday from noon to 4pm collecting items for the local Food Bank. More ...

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