Cold Spring, NY

State Report Alleges Lax Fiscal Management of Putnam National Golf Course County contends State recommendations could cost taxpayers more by Margaret Sternberg       The results of a NYS Comptroller's audit concerning the management of the Putnam National Golf Course and their internal purchasing controls have revealed a number of issues that County Executive Bob Bondi has said he will take action to address. More ... Haldane Reorganizes for New School Year Mark Villanti takes over reigns as Superintendent by Mike Turton       While Haldane students still savor the joyous sound of the final school bell, school board trustees and administrators are already getting their house in order for the next time that bell rings early in September to mark the beginning of the 2007/08 school year. The Haldane School Board met on Jul... More ... Put Valley Sunset Series Kick-off is a Rockin' Success The Greyhounds bring the 50's alive       The Valley was alive with some great nostalgia at the Putnam Valley Sunset Series' Season Kick-off, 50's Night. It was like taking a trip down memory lane. As you entered the event, the first thing that caught your eye was the "The Road Knights" classic cars, strategically showcased to set the moo... More ... Cold Spring Board Discusses Fire House Situation Parade permit issued for celebration of Robert Fulton's Steamboat 200th Anniversary by Michelle Woods       There were initial discussions about the possible location of a new firehouse for the Village's Fire Department at the Cold Spring Board of Trustees' Monthly Meeting on July 10, 2007. More ... State Approval of HV Preservation Fund Act Discussed at Philipstown Town Board Meeting Town considers Tobacco Resolution, prods County on Fishkill Road realignment by Maria Theodore Leiter       The regular monthly meeting of the Philipstown Town Board followed a "housekeeping" public hearing that took place regarding an amendment to the date of the Zoning Map that had been previously adopted by the Town Board. More ... Putnam Valley Receives $7,500 Greenway Grant to Implement Comprehensive Plan       Mary C. Mangione, Executive Director of the Hudson River Valley Greenway, has announced the approval of a S7,500 Greenway matching grant to the Town of Putnam Valley, Putnam County. The funding will be used for the implementation of the Town's comprehensive plan through zoning and subdivision regu... More ... Tina Mackay and Guy Cohen Re-Elected President and Vice President of Putnam Valley Board of Education Audits recommended in two departments to increase security by Margaret Sternberg       Dr. Marc Space attended his first public meeting of the Putnam Valley Board of Education on July 12, 2007, when the bulk of both the Reorganization and Business Meetings were devoted to approval of, for the most part, pro forma resolutions. More ... Five Youths Charged at Putnam Valley Beer Party       Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports that five youths face charges of trespass and underaged possession of alcohol after deputies broke up a beer party in Putnam Valley over the past weekend. One of the youths was additionally charged with unlawful possession of a dangerous knife. More ... Philipstown Seeks FEMA Funding for Repairs Continental Village still feeling affects of April storm by Michael Turton       Three months after more than seven inches of rain fell on Putnam County during an intense April nor'easter, the affects are still being felt by residents of Continental Village and their calls for help from local leaders continue. More ... Open Mike Night Performances Groom Candidates for American Idol by Edward Paul Greiff       The sponsors of Putnam Valley's Open Mike Nights and the performers participating in these events all agree that Open Mike Night Showcases are a success in Putnam Valley. More ... Providing local news, information and opinions from Philipstown and Putnam Valley, NY Encompassing the Villages of Cold Spring and Nelsonville,  and the hamlet of Garrison, Putnam County, NY. This site is a publication of The Putnam County News and Recorder, the source for news and information of the Philipstown and Putnam Valley area. The PCN&R is 139 years old, published in hard copy every Wednesday, and circulated throughout Putnam County, NY. The PCN&R prints LEGAL NOTICES for: Putnam County, The Town of Philipstown, The Town of Putnam Valley, Village of Cold Spring, Village of Nelsonville, the Haldane Union Free School District and the Garrison Union Free School District. Deadline for printed press releases, advertisements and classifieds is Monday at noon for Wednesday publication. This site is updated on an as-needed basis with a minimum update weekly on Thursdays. For further information or to request a subscription to the paper, please contact us with your name and mailing address at: (845) 265-2468 PO Box 185, Cold Spring, NY 10516, or e-mail us at editor@pcnr.com If you see an advertiser on line, tell them!

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