Cold Spring, NY

Philipstown Potpourri "Breakneck" (Part 2 of 2)       For certain, quarrying on Breakneck mountain ceased during the 1850s. Unclear, however, is when such activity commenced. Past decades of consensus appear satisfied that between the middle 1820s and early '30s was when picks, shovels, drills and nitro glycerine were introduced to Breakneck mountain... More ... Central Hudson Advises Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather       Colder weather is on the way, and Hudson Valley residents will soon be turning on their heating systems to keep warm. Preparing now for the upcoming winter months will help customers of Central Hudson to use energy efficiently and safely. More ... Mental Health Association in Dutchess County Announces Recruitment for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)       Recruitment is now taking place for citizen-volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in foster care in Dutchess County. Volunteers must be 21 years of age and willing to serve as a volunteer for at least one year after completing the required training. Make a differenc... More ... Celebrate the Holiday Season in Dutchess County       Dutchess County is the perfect place to find fun, seasonal events. From the decorated Great Estates to the community tree lighting ceremonies in villages and towns, there are seasonal activities for friends and families looking for a day trip or a weekend getaway. More ... Putnam Hospital Center Annual Gala Dinner and Ball Held       Putnam Hospital Center (PHC) celebrated providing 43 years of quality healthcare to the community with "An Evening in Paris" at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich on Saturday, November 10. The annual gala dinner and ball fundraiser honored retired PHC obstetrician/ gynecologist Fred Katz, MD, and PHC vol... More ... Get Into the Holiday Spirit: Become a Fresh Air Host Family       This November, many families in the Putnam County area are thankful for something special: the gift of their friendship with a New York City child. Through The Fresh Air Fund's Friendly Town program, local families open their hearts and homes to inner-city children as volunteer hosts for two weeks... More ... Putnam County Land Trust Program: Hiking the Appalachian Trail       The Putnam County Land Trust is sponsoring a program by Dan Aitchison of Shenorock, whose hilarious and powerful experiences trekking from Georgia to Maine will inspire and delight fireside adventurers, amateur naturalists and experienced hikers. More ... Fishkill Watershed Committee Schedules December Meeting       The Fishkill Creek Watershed Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, December 3 at 7-9 PM in the East Fishkill Community Library, Rt. 376, next to East Fishkill Town Hall. The public is invited. More ... Wreath Decorating Workshop at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum       On Saturday, December 1, from 1-3pm, the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is offering the "Circle of Life" Wreath Workshop at the museum's Outdoor Discovery Center location, Route 9W, Cornwall. Creative Adults and Children over 12 will have fun decorating a holiday wreath from natural materials. More ... Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Begins Pre-School Animal Programs       Starting Wednesday, December 5, the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum begins DATA: Discovering Animals Together Activities, an 8-week adult/ child program designed for 2- 4 year olds along with a care provider. DATA provides an opportunity for parents/caregivers to learn and have fun with their chil... More ... MTA Metro-North Railroad Adjusts Schedule for Thanksgiving       MTA Metro-North Railroad wants to make your Thanksgiving travel a little less hectic with off-peak fares and a special four-day holiday timetable for the most traveled holiday of the year, and free weekend and holiday parking is available at many train stations. More ... Beacon Institute Apppoints Chief Education Officer       The Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries recently announced that Liesl Hotaling has joined its staff as Chief Education Officer. More ... Support Connection Hosts Cancer Support Groups for Women in December       Support Connection, Inc., a not-for profit organization that provides free, confidential support services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer, is offering the following support groups in December for women with breast and ovarian cancer: More ... IRS Has $10.5 Million in Refund Checks Looking for New Yorkers       The Internal Revenue Service is looking for 8722 taxpayers who are due refund checks worth about $10.5 million after those checks were returned as undeliverable. The refund checks, averaging about $1204, can be claimed as soon as taxpayers update their addresses with the IRS. Some taxpayers have m... More ... Haitian Festival To Benefit Educational Projects in Haiti       Piti, piti, wazo fe nich li. Little by little the bird builds its nest (Haitian proverb) Zion Episcopal Church in Wappinger Falls will host a Weekend of Haiti on December 1 and 2, 2007. This Haitian festival features music, food, and a sale of more than 200 original Haitian paintings. More ... Sex Offender in Putnam Valley Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison       Putnam County District Attorney, Kevin L. Wright has announced the conviction and 7 year prison sentence of Robert Benitez, age 34, of Putnam Valley, New York, for engaging in a course of sexual conduct toward a child from the time she was 10 Until the time she was 12 years old and the sexual abus... More ... County Health Department to Test Disaster Preparedness with Large Free Flu Vaccine Clinic       The Putnam County Department of Health is planning a large public flu vaccine clinic to help test its ability to immunize a significant number of individuals. This will also provide the Department with the opportunity to practice and improve their disaster preparedness capabilities. More ... NY State DEC Commissioner to Discuss Global Warming at Forum Hosted by Assemblywoman Galef       Commissioner Pete Grannis of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will speak at a Global Warming public forum on Thursday, November 29, 7- 9pm, Cortlandt Town Hall, 1 Heady Street, Cortlandt Manor. More ... Franciscan Friars of The Atonement Celebrate 25th Anniversary Of The Rule and Life of The Brothers and Sisters of The Third Order Regular of St. Francis Special mass to commemorate; public invited       Franciscan friars and sisters who pattern their lives and ministries on the Third Order Regular Rule will gather at Graymoor, home to the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Atonement, on Saturday, December 8, to mark the 25th anniversary of the promulgation of the revised Rule by the late Pope J... More ... Chapel Opens Its Doors to All on November 24       The Chapel of Our Lady Restoration will open its doors to all on Saturday, November 24, from 2 to 7pm. From 3 to 4:30pm, guest harpist Joy Plaisted will play holiday music for the pleasure of those who come and go. The unique tracker-action pipe organ is itself one of the chapel's treasures. Entry... More ... Temple Beth-El Celebrates Annual Hanukkah Dinner       On Friday, December 7 at 6pm Temple Beth-El, Poughkeepsie, will have their annual Congregational Hanukkah Dinner. The fee is $10 for adults. Children under 18 eat free. More ... Mt. Beacon Incline Railway Restoration Society to Hold Open Meeting       The Mount Beacon Incline Railway Restoration Society is having an open/public meeting Tues., Dec. 4, 6:30pm at the Muddy Cup, Main St., Beacon. For your holiday gift shopping there will be an assortment of framed Incline pictures and tiles available. More ... Toys for Tots Begins in Philipstown       The annual toys for tots program, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, is alive and well in Philipstown. More ... Cold Spring Merchants Association Collecting Donations to Assist Sergeant Burris' family       The Cold Spring Merchants Association is collecting donations to assist Sergeant Burris' family. The funds received will be administered by Cold Spring Mayor Phillips who will announce in a week or two how the funds will be allocated once the needs of the family can be determined. More ... Talk of the Town       This week, the talk of the town has been the untimely death of Cold Spring Sergeant Darrel Burris. We all have to struggle with unexpectedly losing someone who had become a fixture in the community. Some of us are called to action and try to help out in any way we can, others deal with the loss in... More ...

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