Cold Spring, NY

Butterfield Hospital Sold to Developer of Old Lumberyard Property in Cold Spring Lahey Pavilion to continue as outpatient medical facility by Kevin Foley       The sale by Hudson Valley Hospital of the Butterfield Hospital site in Cold Spring will open a new chapter for the property and buildings first opened as a hospital in 1925. The announced $2 million purchase by Unicorn Contracting, the developer of the waterfront condominiums at the foot of Main S... More ... Teacher Mentoring Program Receives Strong Support in Putnam Valley School District Final tax rates issued by Margaret Sternberg       Much of the August 23, 2007 meeting of the Putnam Valley Board of Education was devoted to housekeeping issues, preparatory to the beginning of the new school year. More ... Seniors Confront Legislators in Effort to Have Doughnut Privileges Restored Compromise allows individual size portions into senior center by Margaret Sternberg       The phrase "mistakes were made" was invoked several times during the August 21, 2007 meeting of the County Legislature's Health, Social, Educational & Environmental Committee in an effort to placate the approximately 20 outraged seniors who were attending the meeting. More ... Philipstown "Local Yokels" Hopes Small Actions will Yield Big Results Non-organization looking to make local difference in lives and environment by Mike Turton       There's an organization in Philipstown that isn't really an organization. Nor does it aspire to become one as it grows up. It's a non-organization that simply wants to produce results that will benefit individual lives, the local environment, and by extension - the earth. More ... Garrison School Business Official Leaves After Six Years School tax rates finalized by Margaret Sternberg       The last Garrison Board of Education meeting before the start of the 2007-8 school year lasted a scant hour as the Consent Agenda and resolutions were quickly approved, and there were no discussion items for the Board to ponder. More ... Cold Spring Plays Host to Film Crew      On Tuesday morning, August 28, 2007, the streets of Cold Spring were unusually busy with a film crew shooting a commercial at 5 locations in town and Haldane School. The approximately 30-member crew from Ogilvy & Mather of New York City, spent most of Tuesday getting the shots "just right" for their... More ... Lilburne Presents Position on Issues Facing Philipstown Voters       "We all know that Philipstown is unusual. A short trip north or south of here shows that: mega malls, new development sprawling all around, six lane highways jammed with traffic. Coming back to Philipstown is returning to a rural quietness surrounding livable villages. More ... Supervisor Davis Presents Positions on Issues Facing Putnam Valley       The following is PV Supervisor Sam Davis's position paper in anticipation of the September 18 Democratic Primary for that party's nomination for Town Supervisor. "Primary Issues - The Putnam Valley Democratic Committee has endorsed Sam Davis for Town Supervisor. Supervisor Davis has steadfastly p... More ... Putnam Valley Organizations Continue Record Breaking Pace for September with Time Out For Town Day by Edward Paul Greiff       After a record-breaking five hour Putnam Valley Town Board meeting held on August 15, 2007 the Town's organizations seem energized to continue on at a record-breaking pace. The only respite seems to be Labor Day September 3. More ... Montgomery Seeks to Continue Community Service       "To ensure that your interests are represented on the Philipstown Town Board, I need your vote on September 18th. My name is Nancy Montgomery and I am the endorsed candidate for the democratic nomination for councilwoman. More ... EPIC Workshops Planned at PV Middle School       EPIC is a series of workshops designed to promote positive parenting. If you ever wonder why you need a license to drive a car, but there is no license to do the most important job in the world? EPIC is for you! EPIC parenting workshops are free and offered through the support of the Putnam Valle... 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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