Cold Spring, NY

Kent Duo Host Benefit for Invisible Children       In 2003, Bobby Bailey, Jason Russell and Laren Poole, college students from San Diego journeyed to Africa with the idea of making a documentary about the horrible living conditions of Ugandans residing in displacement camps. More ... Welcome Back to the Farm: Rare Early American Farm Animals to Make Their home at Tilly Foster Farm Museum       Welcome back to the farm…spend a leisurely afternoon on July 12 at Tilly Foster Farm in Brewster. Stroll along the pastures of this former horse farm and learn about the rare early American farm animals that now make their summer home at Tilly Foster. More ... Nelsonville Man Faces Charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation       Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Nelsonville resident for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. On June 20, 2008 Deputy Michael Sutherland was on patrol on Main St. in the Village of Nelsonville he observed a black Volvo, driven by Joseph Foster, 43, of 9 Church St. Cold Spring, traveli... More ... Patterson Man Charged With DWI and Multiple Traffic Violations       Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Patterson man for driving while intoxicated. On June 14, 2008 at 11:40pm. Deputy Matthew Monroe was on routine patrol in the Town of Southeast when he observed a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner. More ... Putnam Valley Man Faces Charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation       Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports Putnam Valley man charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. On June 21, 2008 Deputy Michael Schmidt and Sgt. Szabo were on patrol on Rt. 9 in Philipstown and observed a 1988 Pontiac driving in a southerly direction with an extremely loud muffler. After a traff... More ... Patterson Woman Arrested for Falsely Reporting an Incident       Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Patterson woman for falsely reporting an incident. On June 8, 2008 at 6:15pm Deputy Matthew Monroe responded to Fox Run Lane, Patterson, for a reported violation of an Order of Protection. Upon arrival, the deputy was assisted by Deputy Thomas lee a... More ... Kent Man Charged With Dealing Marijuana From His Home       Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Lake Carmel man after undercover deputies from the Sheriffs Narcotics Enforcement Unit made several purchases of large quantities of marijuana from him at his home. More ... Putnam Score Elects New Officers For '08/'09       Putnam SCORE is one of the 389 chapters of SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business), a national organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve success. SCORE is an affiliate of the SBA (Small Business Administration), which is a part of the federal governme... More ... Dutchess Putnam Restaurant & Tavern Assn. Schedules Monthly Meeting       The Dutchess Putnam Restaurant & Tavern Association will hold its monthly business luncheon on Tuesday, July 15 at the New Hamburg Yacht Club, 49 Point St., New Hamburg. Networking hour begins at 1pm, with lunch and business meeting following at 2pm. Cost is $15 for both members and guests. More ... Fishkill Creek Watershed Committee to Meet       The Fishkill Creek Watershed Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, July 14 from 7-9pm in the East Fishkill Community Library, Rt. 376, next to East Fishkill Town Hall. The public is invited. More ... Feast of St. James Celebration at St. James the Apostle Church       Celebrate the 4th Annual Feast of St. James from Friday July 18 through Sunday July 20 at St. James the Apostle Church, located on Rt. 52 in Carmel. Great family fun, rides, amusements, games of chance, free concerts & authentic street fair food including sausage & peppers, steak sandwiches, cann... More ... Three New Falcons on Mid- Hudson Bridge       Three baby peregrine falcons chicks have a new home on the Mid-Hudson Bridge. Wildlife biologists recently visited the bridge to place leg tags on the chicks and monitor the perch. Mother and children were pronounced healthy and in great shape. More ... Lighthouse Tour Scheduled for This Saturday       The Hudson River Maritime Museum announces the second in its five public lighthouse tours on Saturday, July 5, at 2pm. The first Saturday of the month, from June through October, has been set aside for these special tours of the Rondout II Lighthouse, which is actually the third one built at the m... More ... Scenic Hudson Honors Those Improving State Parks NYS Parks Commissioner Carol Ash and nonprofit Parks & Trails NY Saluted       Scenic Hudson honored New York State Parks Commissioner Carol Ash and the nonprofit Parks & Trails New York for spearheading major investments in popular state parks - including many in the Hudson Valley. More ... DEC Announces Tentative 2008-09 Waterfowl Hunting Seasons       New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis has announced the tentative schedule for many of New York's 2008-2009 waterfowl hunting seasons, allowing sportsmen and sportswomen to plan outdoor activities well in advance. More ... Defensive Driving at the Desmond-Fish Library       On Saturday, July 5 from 9:45am to 3:45pm, Rey Maharaj of Digital Defensive Driving will present a defensive driving course at the Desmond-Fish Library. The library is located at the intersection of Routes 403 and 9D in Garrison. This course could save you up to 10% on your insurance, and make you... More ... CORRECTIONS       In the June 26, 2008 Putnam Valley edition of the PCN&R, article on Cimarron Ranch in Putnam Valley incorrectly stated that PV Town Councilman Bob Cinque represented Mr. Kaspar in litigation against the town. In fact Mr. Cinque represented the previous owners of the property. More ... Changes in Metro-North Service on the 3rd and 4th of July       This year, Independence Day is more than just a day. It's a holiday weekend, now that July 4th is on a Friday. And MTA Metro-North Railroad is providing extra service for early getaways and for people coming into New York to watch the fireworks spectacular. More ... Gov. Paterson Urges Federal Government to Declare 23 New York Counties Agricultural Disaster Areas Farmers suffer devastating crop losses from June 16 hail storm; Dutchess included       Governor David A. Paterson urged the federal government to declare 23 New York counties agricultural disaster areas. In a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer, Governor Paterson requested disaster assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for farms that experienced crop da... More ... MotherLode Trio Performs at Renegades Game       Philipstown's own MotherLode Trio was invited to sing the National Anthem and God Bless America at the Hudson Valley Renegades game on June 25, 2008. MotherLode Trio has sung for opening ceremonies of Philipstown Little League, which was good preparation for singing to the Single A professiona... More ... First Presbyterian Announces Summer Schedule       The First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown, Cold Spring, has announced its summer schedule. Beginning this Sunday July 6 and through August 30, Sunday worship will begin at 9:30am. More ... Independence Day Weekend Concert at The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor       The three-day Independence Day Weekend means time for picnics and family fun. Wrap up the weekend with an oldfashioned band concert at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. Sunday, July 6 at 2pm, the Excelsior Cornet Band will perform patriotic tunes, popular songs, and military marches that gr... More ... Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Sponsored by Putnam County Dept. of Health       The Putnam County Department of Health is sponsoring a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic at the Animal Hospital of Kent at 1242 Route 52, Carmel on Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 2- 4pm. Bring your dogs, cats and ferrets! Please bring proof of Putnam County residency and proof of prior rabies vaccinat... More ... Wolf Den 1, Pack 137 Cub Scouts Enjoy a Sail on the Woody Guthrie       An evening sail on the Hudson was a special end-of-school treat for the Cub Scouts in Wolf Den 1, Pack 137 recently. The boys were passengers on the Woody Guthrie, an old wooden sailing vessel operated for educational excursions by the Beacon Sloop Club. Pictured left to right are: Ethan Gunthe... More ... Middle Way Meditation Hermitage Offers Numerous Weekly Buddhist Meditations       Reverend Ocean of Compassion, Chris Raines, has opened his doors at the Middle Way Meditation Hermitage (117 Main Street 3E, Cold Spring) for Buddhist meditation. More ... Putnam Valley Summer Blood Drive Scheduled for Tuesday, July 15 Drive will take place at the PV main firehouse on Oscawana Lake Road by Town Hall       The Putnam Valley Fire Department will be hosting its summer blood drive and hamburger cookout on 15 July from 2:30 until 8pm PM at the main firehouse on Oscawana Lake Road. As usual, they will be serving hamburgers, hot-dogs and snacks. What they really need is blood donors, both old and new. More ... Putnam Community Service Network Seeking Nominations       Isn't there some one person or organization who has taken that extra step, given support when needed, made an impact on you or someone you know? More ... Putnam Hospital Center to Offer Free Breastfeeding Class       On Thursday, July 24, from 7 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 breastfeeding basi... More ... Putnam Hospital's Campaign for Tomorrow Fund Receives Monies for Their New Cancer Center      During the Northeastern Anesthesia Services Charity Tournament to benefit Putnam Hospital Center held at Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury, Jim Brennan of Brennan Construction Corp. presented the second installment of his company's five-year titanium level pledge to the hospital's Campaign for Tomor... More ... Putnam Hospital Center Opens New Patient Building With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony       Amidst dignitaries and politicians, a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new Camarda Care Center at Putnam Hospital Center was held on Thursday, June 26, 2008. The new patient building adjacent to the hospital is named for the family of local developer and philanthropist Paul Camarda. More ...

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