Cold Spring, NY

Putnam Youths Enjoy Sheriff's Summer Camp       Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports that nine boys and girls from Putnam County were among about 900 children from across the state who recently attended the New York State Sheriff's Association Institute's 2007 Summer Camp. This year's camp marked the 31st year of the popular summer pro... More ... Gilead Presbyterian Church is Going to the Dogs (and Cats and Gerbils and Goldfish)       Yes, on Sunday afternoon, August 26, under the tent, at 2pm Gilead Presbyterian Church will hold a Blessing of the Animals. Bring your fuzzy friends to celebrate the feast of St. Francis, patron saint of animals. There will be a brief prayer service, and all the beasts will be blessed. More ... Military Munitions Study Released Locations near West Point reviewed for potential of unexploded ordnance       Results from a site inspection for a military munitions response study, part of a Department of Defense (DoD)- wide program to review locations on and off West Point regarding the potential for unexploded ordnance in areas no longer being used as ranges, have been completed. More ... Annual Chess Tournament at Takes Place at John Jay Homestead       John Jay Homestead State Historic Site and the Max Pavey Chess Club will hold the thirtythird annual John Jay Homestead Chess Tournament on Labor Day, Monday, September 3. Registration is free of charge, and will take place between 9 and 9:30am in the Main Barn; all those wishing to play should ar... More ... National Arbor Day Foundation Offering 10 Free Trees       Everyone who joins The National Arbor Day Foundation during August 2007 will receive 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation's Trees for America campaign, a program dedicated to environmental stewardship through the planting of trees. More ... Putnam Hospital Center to Offer Free Breastfeeding Class       On Thursday, September 6, from 7:30 to 9pm, the Birthing Center at Putnam Hospital Center will offer a free Breastfeeding Class at the hospital, located at 670 Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel. This special class will discuss the advantages of breastfeeding for infant and mother and review breastfeedi... More ... Katie Newsome Interns at Glynwood Center       Katie Newsome is the 2007 Philipstown Garden Club/ Glynwood Center intern. This program, co-sponsored by the PGC and local community environmental/ horticultural institutions, was developed 11 years ago. Its purpose is to afford opportunities to our youth to work for two months during the summer o... More ... Benjamin Spooner and Kristen Vasselman Celebrated Their Wedding       Family and friends celebrated the marriage of Benjamin Spooner of Cold Spring and Kristen Vasselman of Massapequa, New York on a beautiful Friday afternoon, November 24, 2006. The ceremony took place at St. Rose of Lima Church in Massapequa, New York. More ... Hudson River Maritime Museum Announces Lighthouse Trips       Take a boat ride on the Estuary Steward and stop for a tour of the historic Rondout II Lighthouse. Share in the magic of this beacon of light that is still an active navigational aide and serves as a monument to the rich maritime history of the Hudson River and Rondout Creek. More ... Galef/Saland Bill Saves School District Funds       Governor Spitzer signed into law on August 1st Legislative Bill A6117-A/S3577-A, which will ensure that school districts have sufficient funds to pay refunds ordered by real property tax certiorari cases. More ... Hudson Valley Hospital Offers Peek at Fall Programs       Hudson Valley Hospital Center has put together the Healthy Fall calendar of events for 2007. It contains news about the $100 million expansion, the hospital's designation as a Magnet hospital, support groups, rehabilitation services, prevention measures, groups for moms and babies, digital mam... More ... Glynwood Hosts Second Bee- Keeping Workshop       There's Honey in Your Hives! Master Beekeeper Rodney Dow will conduct the second in a two-part workshop on beekeeping. Topics will be a review of Part 1, removing frames from the hive, evaluating the condition of the hive, extracting honey from the frames, and preparing the hive for winter. More ... Youth Charged With Assaulting Girlfriend in Putnam Valley       Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of Mr. Tyler A. Kubichko, aged 16, of Putnam Valley was arrested on August 6, 2007, on charges of assaulting and menacing his 18-yearold girlfriend. According to reports, Mr. Kubichko and his girlfriend were at the victim's residence on Mon... More ... Dutchess County Man Accosts Woman and Assaults Her Husband at Putnam Valley Store       Putnam County Sheriff Smith reports the arrest of Mr. Diego L. Zuniga, aged 27, of LaGrangeville, Dutchess County, for assault. It is alleged that he accosted a woman customer at a local gas station and then attacked her husband after he told the defendant to leave her alone. More ... Create Your Own Greeting Cards at East Fishkill Library       Come to the East Fishkill Community Library on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at 10:30am to create your own greeting cards. Cindy Senese of Stampin' Up will lead this class limited to 15 participants. Using a variety of stamps and techniques participants will create four unique cards. Cost is $12 for... More ... Enjoy Day's Worth of Outdoor Fun at Scenic Hudson's Parks Festival       Scenic Hudson's Parks Festival, a daylong celebration of summer featuring lots of outdoor fun, will take place at three of the organization's most popular mid-Hudson parks on Saturday, Aug. 25. Festivities begin at Gateway to Mount Beacon Park in Beacon, Dutchess County. From 8 to 10 a.m. More ... Bannerman Island Garden Picnic and Tour Aug 18 by Linda T. Hubbard       The Bannerman Castle Trust is holding a garden party on Saturday, August 18, to celebrate the opening of the newly restored Wee Bay Garden. Neil Caplan, president of the BCT explains that visitors will travel to the island aboard the Pollepel, departing from Beacon at 4:30pm, have a tour, an old-f... More ... Lemonade Stand at All Sport Fishkill Supports Cancer Drive       Quench your thirst at All Sport Fishkill with a cool can of lemonade, and give a child stricken with cancer hope for the future. Or purchase a 12 pack of Personal Training coupons at All Sport Fishkill to help support these children. More ... Putnam Community Service Network Presents Effective Leadership Communication Skills Workshop       The Putnam Community Service Workshop, in cooperation with Putnam County Personnel Department presents a United Way-Pace University not-for-profit Management Center program: Effective Leadership Communication Skills. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, from 9:30am to 12:30... More ... Casey Meets Kasey       Former Cold Spring resident Casey Kane meets her favorit NASCAR driver, Kasey Kahne at the NASCAR Speed Par in Myrtle Beach. More ... Manitoga Camp Has Best Season Yet       In its best season yet, Manitoga's Summer Nature & Design Camp was host to more than one hundred children ages 5 to 12 this summer. Under the direction of incomparable Haldane teacher and reptile enthusiast Mark Wick, the camp's five weekly sessions were filled to capacity. More ... Volunteer Training for Hospice Care in Westchester and Putnam       Hospice Care in Westchester and Putnam is fully committed to giving exceptional care to the patients on our program and their families. In order to continue providing this wonderful service, we are looking for volunteers to donate their time to help those we serve. More ... Green Chimneys Expands Therapeutic Riding Program for Children with Special Needs Volunteers Sought From Westchester, Putnam And Dutchess Counties       One of the nation's premier riding facilities is looking for volunteers to assist with its expanded therapeutic riding program, starting in September. Green Chimneys, one of only nine organizations in New York State to hold a "premier accredited" rating from the North American Riding for the Handi... More ... Tara Spooner Wed to Robert Naughter       On July 20, 2007, Our Lady of Loretto Church in Cold Spring was the site of the wedding celebration of Tara Jean Spooner of Cold Spring and Robert Naughter of Albany, New York. Father Brian McSweeny officiated the ceremony. Tracy Spooner, the bride's sister, was maid of honor. More ... Help Offset Education Costs with Tax Credits and Deductions       It is Back-to-School time and maybe time for a tax break, too. Whether you are paying for a college education or a teacher buying items for your classroom, per the IRS, education credits and deductions can help lower your tax bill. More ... Janine Arceo Marries Christopher Rimm       Mr. & Mrs. Louis Arceo of Garrison are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Janine to Christopher Rimm, son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rimm, also of Garrison. The bride is a graduate of Walter Panas HS and Westchester Community College with a degree in Radiographic Technology. She is em... More ... Talk of the Town       We heard that Our Lady of Loretto Church will be marking their 100th anniversary in early September with a three-day festival starting on September 7. What changes the Parish has witnessed over the years! If you want to get involved or be business sponsor, contact the church asap at 265-3718. More ... Back to School Safety Tips and Helpful Advice for Children, Parents and Drivers       With the start of each new school year, students are once again rushing to be on time, parents are getting them on their way, and drivers are going about their business, but experts say that all of them could heed some advice on safety. More ...

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