Cold Spring, NY

Kevin McConville of Cold Spring is Hudson Valley Hospital Center's 1000th Employee       When Kevin McConville entered Hudson Valley Hospital Center (HVHC) on Jan. 14, he not only began work as HVHC's new director of security, but became its 1,000th employee, a milestone in the hospital's 119 years and a reminder that HVHC fuels the region's economic engine. More ... Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum       The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is holding its Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 2, from 9am until 1pm in the Farmhouse at the Outdoor Discovery Center, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W South, Cornwall. Come enjoy pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee, and real maple syrup. Cost: $6 f... More ... March is Red Cross Month - Join Us To Help New Yorkers By Theresa A. Bischoff, CEO, American Red Cross in Greater New York       It seems that every morning, as we prepare to tackle our day, we learn from radio and television about an overnight fire or an emergency that is snarling rush hour traffic. While not every emergency makes the news, they do occur often and at anytime and anywhere. More ... Audubon Society Hosts Eagle Programs This Weekend at Constitution Marsh       The Audubon Society would like to invite area residents to join them this weekend for eagle watching programs at their Constitution Marsh center. More ... Reform Temple of Putnam Valley Participates in Shabbat Across America With Special Dinner       The Reform Temple of Putnam Valley is proud to be a Shabbat Across America location. On Friday, March 7, 2008, they are hosting a Shabbat Dinner, at 6:15pm, with services following at 8pm. All are welcome. There is no charge for a first time guests and those unaffiliated. To RSVP, please call 845... More ... Shalom Tots Purim Workshop at Temple Beth-El       On Sunday March 2 at 11am there will be a Shalom Tots Purim Workshop at Temple Beth-El, 118 Grand Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Join in for a funfilled Purim workshop with stories, songs, crafts, and treats (including Hamantaschen), masks, and groggers. Bring your friends! Programs are geared towards tot... More ... NYS Station Parking Facility Maps Now Available on Metro-North's Website       Travelers who plan on taking Metro-North can now go on line and find easy-to-read parking maps for each NYS Station. You can locate parking spaces by lot and operator. Find out where the handicapped spaces are. Need to know where you can grab a taxi or drop off a friend at the station? Is there a... More ... IRS Will Send Stimulus Payments Automatically Starting in May Eligible Taxpayers Must File a 2007 Tax Return to Receive Rebate       The Internal Revenue Service today advised taxpayers that in most cases they will not have to do anything extra this year to get the economic stimulus payments beginning in May. "If you are eligible for a payment, all you have to do is file a 2007 tax return and the IRS will do the rest," said Ac... More ... Croton Unitarian Youth Group Gathers and Distributes Food and Clothing to the Homeless       The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Croton, Briarcliff, and Ossining ( www.uucroton.org) hosted an educational Sunday Service about about "Midnight Run", an organization which provides food and clothing to homeless people not in shelters. More ... Our Lady of Loretto Youth Group Participates 'Souper Bowl of Caring' to Help the Food Pantry       Representatives from Our Lady of Loretto Youth Group: "God's TYM", John Scherer, Paul Mackey, Katlyn Mastrantone, Camile and Rosie Mackey present Jackie Sammon of the Philipstown Food Pantry with a check for $647 raised at Our Lady of Loretto Parish More ... Putnam County Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council Sets the Date for March Meeting       The next meeting of the Council has been scheduled for March 14, 2008, commencing at 10am in Classroom #1 at the Putnam County Training & Operations Center, 112 Old Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512. These meetings are open to the public and if anyone requires further information, they should contact Val... More ... Franciscan Friars of the Atonement Announce Winter Nature Retreat       The Graymoor Spiritual Life Center and the Appalachian Mountain Club have teamed up to create a weekend of recreation, conservation, and spiritual adventure to explore the beauty and spirit of nature on February 22-24. More ... Look Good…Feel Better Program for Women Living with Cancer to be Held at Putnam Hospital Center       The Putnam Hospital Center Cancer Program will offer the American Cancer Society's Look Good…Feel Better Program for women living with cancer on Monday, March 17, from 11am to 1pm. More ... Sustainability Program at East Fishkill Library       Come to the East Fishkill Community Library on Tuesday February 26, 2008 at 7pm for a free lecture on organizational sustainability. John Berenyi, Managing Director of Eco-Property Development and Energy Investment Trust will present this free educational program on sustainability. Mr. More ... Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable?       According to the IRS, how much, if any, of your social security benefits are taxable depends on your total income and marital status. Generally, if social security benefits were your only income, your benefits are not taxable and you probably do not need to file a federal income tax return. More ... Philipstown Food Pantry Releases 2007 Annual Report By Jackie Sammon, Coordinator       The Philipstown Food Pantry was begun nearly 20 years ago by the Philipstown Clergy Association as a joint mission project of all of the churches in Philipstown. The Board of Deacons of the First Presbyterian Church in Cold Spring agreed to organize and operate the Food Pantry, and opened it to re... More ... Therapeutic Support for Parents of Special Needs Children Topic of Next CHADD Meeting       CHADD of Putnam and Vicinity will hold its next meeting on Tuesday March 4 at the Four Winds Hospital Conference Center, Route 35, Katonah. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month. This month's topic address parents' emotional needs so they can better care for their special needs chil... More ... Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce Hosts Two Events       On Tuesday, February 26, from 8-10am, the Chamber presents a free seminar (including breakfast): Seven (7) Steps to Plan a Smooth Succession for Your Business. The presentation will take place at the Chamber Office, One South Division Street, Peekskill. More ... Pete Seeger Joins "Whistleblowers for Justice and Peace" at Howland Center This Sunday       Pete Seeger and his grandson, Tao Rodriguez, will perform a few songs to open the "Whistleblowers for Justice and Peace - Heroes of our Time" event at the Howland Cultural Center, Main Street and Tioronda Avenue, in Beacon, on Sunday, February 24 at 2pm. More ... Talk of the Town       Our best wishes go with Shannon Schaars of Garrison who deployed to Iraq this past week. Ms. Schaars, who is a Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy, will be with a military police detachment. God speed and get home safe. It seems early but the Villages of Cold Spring and Nelsonville are gearing up for ... More ... BREAKNECK "THE "YARDS" AT BREAKNECK"       Within the decade of the 1860s brick manufacturing in the Hudson River Valley was witnessing the peak of its illustrious tenure. 18 major brickyards bordering the great river on both shores, had claimed a line stretching 125 miles from Albany, NY, south to Brooklyn. More ...

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