Cold Spring, NY

Mekeel's Corners Chapel to Hold Fourth of July Service      The Mekeel's Corners Chapel Association is pleased to announce it's annual Independence Day service at 10 am on Tuesday July 4, 2006 at the Chapel. Says Edward Cleary, President of the chapel's board, "What better way to celebrate the birthday of our nation? The service is given each year in thanksg More ... Cold Spring UMC Hosting Tag and Food Sale      The Cold Spring United Methodist Church will be holding a tag and food sale on Saturday, July 22 from 8:30 am to 4 pm in the Church Hall at 216 Main Street. The proceeds will be used to help with the current expenses of the church. The caf will be open all day for breakfast items and fur lunch. Ther More ... April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month Putnam/Northern Westchester Women's Resource Center promotes awareness in local libraries      April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In an effort to promote awareness, the Women's Resource Center is hosting a bookmarks display in local public libraries. The bookmarks are designed to teach children how to distinguish the difference between safe and unsafe touching and urge them to confide More ... New York State Correction Officer Examination Scheduled      A statewide competitive Civil Service exam for the position of Correction Officer Trainee will be held on September 9, 2006. More ... Mahopac Woman Convicted of Grand Larceny Viola Stroud abused responsibility as guardian of incpacitated persons      Putnam County District Attorney Kevin L. Wright announced the grand larceny conviction of Viola Stroud, age sixty two of Mahopac, after a long investigation. regarding her activities as a court appointed guardian on behalf of incapacitated persons. Mr. Wright said Investigator Edward Johnston of the More ... Teen Arrested for Marijuana Possession      Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the June 15, 2006 arrest of a Town of Putnam Valley youth for possession of marijuana-related paraphernalia. More ... Dutchess County Man Arrested for Driving While Privileges Suspended      On June 16, 2006 26 year old Poughkeepsie resident Thomas Hudzik was arrested on a charge of driving with a suspended license in the Town of Philipstown. More ... Putnam County Housing Sales Strong in May      Sales of existing single-family homes in New York were strong in May, according to preliminary single-family sales data accumulated by the New York State Association of Realtors. The preliminary data showed a median selling price increase of more than 14 percent statewide compared to May 2005. More ... Reptile Expo Returns to Westchester County Center      Reptiles as pets will be the focus of the NY Metro Reptile Expo at the Westchester County Center in White Plains on Sunday, July 9th, from 10am to 4pm. The expo has recently expanded, and will now include more than 200 tables featuring exhibitors, vendors, and reptile breeders from all over the Unit More ... Painters and Glaziers Recruit Apprentices      The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Painters and Glaziers, Local-155, will conduct recruitment from July 5 through December 18 for five painter, decorator and paperhanger apprentices and five glazier apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Linda Angello announced on June 21, 2005. More ... Bannerman Island Offers Weekend Tours for Private Boaters      Private boaters: here is a rare chance to take a tour of the Bannerman Island-Hudson Highlands State Park. Due to interest from the boating community, The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. will offer guided tours through a special permit from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Pr More ... SeniorNet Offers Computer Workshops      It's time to sign up for Mahopac Koehler Center free computer workshops and July to December computer courses. More ... Sprinkler Fitters Recruit Apprentices      The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Sprinkler Fitters, Local 669 (Hudson Valley), will conduct recruitment from July 8 through December 16 for five apprentices. More ... Keep Putnam Beautiful Continues to Work on Reducing Litter and Increasing Recycling      Keep Putnam Beautiful is now in its second year of working with volunteers, civic organizations, Police/Sheriffs Departments and school districts to increase the value of property by reducing litter. The beautification of Putnam County includes working with school districts to educate students about More ... Master Gardeners Will Be On Hand at Cold Spring Farmers Market Putnam gardening guide available for purchase      If you're coming to the Cold Spring Farmers Market, you'll find the Master Gardener volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension ready to answer your gardening questions. Get advice on low-impact lawn care; eco-friendly pest control; biodiversity; composting; growing vegetables, annuals, perennials a More ... Leibell's Legislation to Expand the Crime of Compelling Prostitution is Signed Into Law      On June 7, Governor Pataki signed into law legislation that will now include the crime of compelling prostitution among a list of other designated offenses for which a DNA sample and Sex Offender Registration is required. This new law sponsored in the Senate by Senator Vincent L. Leibell (40th Distr More ... Talk of the Town      The Fourth of July celebration will take place next Tuesday but it appears some are already starting their celebrations in a dangerous way. We've heard reports of fireworks being tossed from moving vehicles at buildings and pedestrians. If you're looking for safe fireworks excitement, the Cold Sprin More ...

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