CORRECTION
In the article on the Putnam County Court House in the April 9, 2008 edition of the PCN&R, we incorrectly identified the ribbon-cutting participants. The correct names are (l-r) County Executive Bob Bondi, Putnam County Judge John Sweeney (cutting ribbon) and Putnam County Judge James Reitz. Our a...
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Improve Balance, Endurance and Flexibility with Senior Exercise Classes at the Cold Spring Senior Center
The benefits of exercise include improved balance, increased endurance, boosting your strength, enhancing your range of motion and improving flexibility.
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Military Academy at West Point Recognized for Making Wishes Come True
The Make-A-Wish Foundation ® of the Hudson Valley marks its 22nd anniversary with a gala celebrating 'Heroes Among Us' on Friday, May 9 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown. The Foundation will recognize the contributions from MasterCard Worldwide and the support from four gentlemen from T...
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Highland Garden Club Hosts a Covered Dish Luncheon
The Highland Garden Club will meet at the Julia Butterfield Library on Tuesday, April 22 at 12:30pm for a covered dish luncheon. The event will also include the installation of officers. Bring along a favorite dish to share and your own place setting.
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Many Opportunities are Available in The Hudson Valley at The Red Cross
The American Red Cross in Greater New York (ARC/ GNY), the largest U.S. Red Cross chapter, is celebrating National Volunteer Week (April 27- May 3) by honoring the commitment and compassion provided by its trained volunteers while calling upon all Hudson Valley residents to assist the Red Cross mi...
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Putnam Hospital Center to Feature Free Program on Cosmetic Surgery
Putnam Hospital Center will offer a special free program on cosmetic surgery on Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30pm. It will be held in the ground floor café classrooms at the hospital, located at 670 Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel.
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Free Screenings and Program on Anxiety Disorders and Depression to be Held at Putnam Hospital
As part of its observance of National Anxiety & Depression Screening Day, Putnam Hospital Center's Mental Health Services will offer free, confidential screenings for anxiety disorders and depression on Wednesday, May 7, from 4 to 6pm, in the hospital's Education Department.
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Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Participates in Great Hudson River Sweep
On Saturday, April 26 from 9am until 12pm, join in with thousands of others all along the Hudson to pitch in and keep it clean! The Great Hudson River Sweep - a rewarding way to help celebrate Earth Day. Meet at Cornwall Landing with work gloves and sturdy shoes!
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68 Dominican Sisters of Mary to Visit Philipstown This Weekend as Welcomed Guests of Parish of Our Lady of Loretto
Will join the parish for Holy Mass on Friday night and Holy Hour on Saturday morning
Some may do a "double take" next weekend if they should chance upon the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist walking the streets of Cold Spring or Garrison. Sixty-eight of the Sisters will be coming to Philipstown for the weekend to see Pope Benedict XVI in Yonkers and at Yankee Stad...
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Spring Has Sprung at Manitoga: Volunteer Landscape Day This Saturday
What better way to rejuvenate and celebrate the arrival of spring than by soaking up some fresh air and sunshine and flexing those weary winter muscles? Join Landscape Architect Ruth Parnall and fellow garden enthusiasts this Saturday, April 19, at Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design Center in Garri...
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Old Road Society's Annual Clean Up This Saturday
The Old Road Society's Annual Clean Up will take place at 10am this Saturday, April 19. Meet at the monument at Old Albany Post Road and Travis Corners Road. Bring gloves.
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Cold Spring Kayak Club Members Clean Up Litter Near Stony Point
On April 13, members of the Cold Spring Kayak Club picked up 34 bags of litter along Route 9D from Cold Spring north towards the tunnels. Employees of the New York State Department of Transportation retrieve the filled litter bags. Pictured are, left to right: Pat Grove, Sharon Galvin, Paul Ulland a...
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Putnam County Master Gardener Plant Sale to be Held May 17
Annual sale is one of County's premier spring gardening events
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County today announced the date for the upcoming Master Gardener Plant Sale, scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at Tilly Foster Farm on Rt. 312 in Brewster.
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Sheriff's Narcotics Investigators Arrest Two in Connection with Interstate Drug Trafficking Ring
Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of two Danbury, Connecticut men on felony drug charges, accusing the pair of conducting a major cocaine distribution business in various shopping center parking lots throughout the Towns of Southeast and Patterson.
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Mother of Two Arrested While Attempting to Smoke Marijuana While Toddlers and Teen in Car
Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a 27-year-old Connecticut woman after she was found sitting in a parked car preparing to light a marijuana cigar while her two infant children and teenage nephew occupied the vehicle.
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Solange Muller of Cold Spring to be Honored at Civic Club Luncheon
Cold Spring resident, and Hudson River HealthCare employee, Solange Muller, MPH, will be recognized on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the annual spring luncheon being hosted by the Les Soeurs Amiables Civic Club. The luncheon will be held at Inn Credible Caterers On the Hudson which is located on Rou...
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Nature Strollers Hike the Trails at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
On Tuesday, April 22 and April 29 at 9:30am join Naturalist Guide Laurel Dodge for Nature Strollers, a hiking group for families with babies, toddlers and young children. Come take a one-hour hike at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center location, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Ro...
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April 19, Cease Fire! Celebrate America's Revolutionary War Victory with Musket Drills and Fireworks at New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
If you can only remember one date from American History, make it this one! On April 19, 1783 the cease-fire that ended the Revolutionary War was celebrated through the day into the evening complete with fireworks. You're invited to join in as history repeats itself this April 19 and 20.
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Wii Bowling for Seniors at Howland Library
Calling all seniors to join the hottest game in town. The action packed, virtual bowling game known as Wii bowling, that is. The Howland Public Library will starting a weekly Wii bowling event for senior citizens beginning on Monday, April 21, 2008, from 1pm until 3pm. Get ready to yell "Strike!" ...
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Free Seminar on Reverse Mortgages at East Fishkill Library
The East Fishkill Community Library, on Monday, April 14, 2008 from 2-3pm, will hold a free informational session on Reverse Mortgages. Bruce Cohen of Taxpert Funding in Hopewell will present program.
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St. Christopher's Inn at Graymoor "Kicks-Off" Centennial Celebration!
Christopher's Inn, residential shelter and substance abuse treatment center will be honoring Gerry Cooney, former heavyweight boxer and associated with Project Renewal of NYC. The Master of Ceremonies will be Scott Clark, Sports Director/Anchor at ABC Eyewitness News.
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Den 2 Cub Scouts Presented with Their Wolf Badges
The picture was taken at the local Pinewood Derby in January where Michael Chefalo took home a blue ribbon for the Wolfs. Mario Cofini won honors for Funniest Car, Jared Wigdor was honored for Simplest Design and AJ Vitiello was awarded the prize for Most Colorful.
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Creating a Field Journal at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Pack up your sketchbook and pencils (graphite and color) and hit the trails with Naturalist and Artist, Laurel Dodge on Sunday, April 27 from 1 until 3pm, at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W, Cornwall.
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Philipstown Potpourri "Breakneck" "A Dream of Bridges"
(Part 2 of 3) A reinvigoration of dormant interest in dreams of new bridges, following leveling off, during 1878, of the ruinous "bank panic," had burst forth. A recently organized "Storm King Bridge Co." was proposing, in 18001, the raising of a railroad bridge stretching from Breakneck mountai...
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