Carol Ash Honored with Crag Award as Bannerman Island Reopens for Tours
NYS Parks Commissioner Carol Ash received the 2008 Crag Inch Award for her service to the Hudson Valley, NYS Parks and to Bannerman Island. The award was presented by The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. at the annual "Crag Inch Award Fund Raising Dinner at the home of Mrs. Gerald Stowe in Cornwall.
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Free, Anonymous Mental Health Screenings Offered by Mental Health America
On October 10, 2008 Mental Health America of Dutchess County and the Dutchess County Department of Mental Hygiene will offer free, anonymous mental health screenings for a range of common emotional situations that often go undiagnosed and misunderstood.
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Additional Birds Test Positive for West Nile Virus
The Putnam County Department of Health received notification from the New York State Department of Health that four more crows have been laboratory confirmed having the West Nile virus. Two were located in Putnam Valley, the others in Brewster and Mahopac. Exact locations are not provided by the H...
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Scenic Hudson Earns National Recognition for Land Preservation and Creating Public Parks
Scenic Hudson has been recognized for meeting the highest standards in its work to preserve land for public benefit. Earlier this month the Poughkeepsie-based land preservation and environmental group was awarded accreditation status by an independent commission of The Land Trust Alliance, a natio...
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Election Commissioners Announce Times and Locations for Local Registration Days
Putnam County Election Commissioners Robert J. Bennett and Anthony G. Scannapieco, Jr. have announced the dates, times and locations for the public to register to vote in time for the November 4, 2008 General Election.
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Fresh Air Volunteers Continue to Make a Difference
This past summer, children from New York City found out just how special summer is in the Putnam County area! The Fresh Air Fund would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the hosts, volunteers and supporters, who made it possible for inner-city youngsters to experience simple summertime pleasu...
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First Hebrew Congregation Hosts Monthly Early Shabbat Services Designed for Families
Children 8 and under will enjoy this Friday night Shabbat service, on October 17 at 6:30pm, designed for young families, with special books, activities and kiddish. All welcome, no charge. To be held monthly; next service: Nov. 21. First Hebrew Congregation, 1821 E. Main St., Peekskill (across fr...
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Oaks and Acorns Nature Program at Museum of the Hudson Highlands
On Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 10am, join Local Naturalist JJ Murphy and explore the mighty oak at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Drive, (formerly 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W), Cornwall.
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First Hebrew Congregation Celebrates with a Sukkah Hop
All welcome to join First Hebrew families on Sunday, October 19, 2008, as they visit the backyard Sukkahs of some of their members in celebration of the holiday of Sukkot. See how people build and decorate their own Sukkah, and enjoy holiday foods. They will start at noon at First Hebrew's Sukkah...
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Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Presents: Green Home Remodeling
Join the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum on Thursday, October 16, at 7:30pm at Painter's Tavern, 266 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson, for an Evening Speakers Series: Green Home Remodeling.
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PARC Receives Over $50,000 in Grants to Support Numerous Programs
With a legacy of 54 years providing exceptional services and extensive programs which offer new and exciting initiatives to participants and family members, PARC, more than ever, is attracting the financial attention and support of funders locally and nationally.
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Putnam Hospital Center Emergency Department Offers Halloween Safety Tips
Friday, October 31, will soon be upon us, and ghosts and goblins, ballerinas, junior firefighters and police officers and more will be out in full force on the streets of our community.
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Putnam Hospital Center Launches Cable Television Program
Get your remote ready to click to Comcast Cable Channel 190 when Putnam Hospital Center airs its new weekly broadcast program—"Spotlight on PHC " beginning October 6. It will run from 8 to 9pm on Mondays.
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Putnam Hospital Center Plans Gala Dinner and Ball for November 8
The Hyatt Regency Greenwich will be transformed into "Destination: Key West" when Putnam Hospital Center marks its 44 years of providing quality and accessible health care to the community with its Annual Gala Dinner and Ball on Saturday, November 8, 2008.
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Putnam County Land Trust Program Explores Laurel Ledges
Explore the Putnam County Land Trust's Laurel Ledges Natural Area between Couch Road and Route 164 in Patterson with Dod Chahroudi, Preserve Steward. Dod will lead participants on a walk to explore the recently constructed trails and bridges on this beautiful preserve.
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Cold Spring Sex Offender Arrested as a Fugitive From Justice
Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Cold Spring man, the subject of an arrest warrant
On September 8, 2008, Criminal Investigator Nicholas DePerno, Jr. was advised by officials of the Dutchess County Probation Department that Level Two sex offender David J. McColl, 46, was currently residing at 3577 Route 9, Cold Spring. Further investigation revealed that Mr.
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Intro to Excel and Document Saving Classes at Patterson Library
Patterson Library will host two Computer Classes with Margaret Carey, owner of Key to Computing. On Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 7pm they will host Intro to Excel. Learn to create spreadsheets & other useful documents using this popular business program. On Thursday November 6 at 7pm Margaret Care...
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It's Open Fire House Day at PV Volunteer Fire Department
The Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department will host an Open House on Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 12-3pm at the Main Fire Station at Canopus Hollow Road and Oscawana Lake Road, by Town Hall. Come Meet your Volunteer fire and rescue heroes.
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Southeast Highway Superintendent Arrested, Arraigned and Convicted
Putnam County District Attorney Adam Levy announced today the conviction of Michael Fila, age 38, Highway Superintendent for the Town of Southeast, for the crime of Official Misconduct.
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Central Hudson Tests Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
With growing concerns over higher gasoline costs and greenhouse gas emissions with traditional automobiles, Central Hudson is testing two plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs, to assess their cost savings, environmental benefits and potential effects on the electric utility system.
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Mortgage Availability Constraints Slow August Housing Market
Overall sales of existing single-family homes in New York State fell in August from July despite the fact that more than half of New York's counties reported an increase in sales, according to preliminary single-family sales data accumulated by the New York State Association of REALTORS®.
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Putnam Valley Blood Drive Slated for October 21
PV Main Firehouse at Oscawana Lake Road by Town Hall is the location
Come to this "Bleed and Feed" please. The Putnam Valley Fire Department will be hosting its fall blood drive and roast beef dinner on October 21 from 2:30 until 8pm at the main firehouse on Oscawana Lake Road. As usual, they will be serving our famous roast beef dinner with all the extras. All tha...
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Putnam County Sheriff's Department Now Accepting Applications for the Cadet Program
The Cadet program allows young adults to see firsthand what law enforcement is about. After completing a training academy they are allowed to ride along with Deputies on patrol and assist with many community events in the County.
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Robert's Total Care Salon Raises Over $4,000 for American Cancer Society at Styling for a Cure
The Butterfield Memorial Library was hopping on Wednesday evening, October l, 2008, with well over 150 guests and models for Robert's' Styling for A Cure American Cancer Society fundraiser. The event raised over $4,000 for the American Cancer Society.
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Rain Doesn't Dampen Spirits at Sunday's Walk For Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Several thousand people braved the unexpected rains this past Sunday, October 5, 2008 to take part in Support Connection's 14th Annual Support-A-Walk for breast and ovarian cancer at FDR Park in Yorktown Heights. Families, friends, cancer survivors and supporters came together to celebrate life, r...
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Defensive Driving Course Offered at The Butterfield Library
The Julia L. Butterfield Memorial Library will, once again, host an Empire Safety Council Accident Prevention Workshop on Monday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 6pm, lasting until 9pm. The two-part workshop— you must attend both sessions to qualify—will be presented by D...
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Household Hazardous Waste and Computer/TV/Cell Phone Cleanup Day
The Putnam County Department of Health and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation are cosponsoring a FREE Household Hazardous Waste and Computer/ TV/Cell Phone Cleanup Day scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 9am to 1pm (rain or shine) at Fahnestock State Park, Canopus Be...
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Praise for 'Unsung Heroes of the Mental Health System'
Putnam Family & Community Services' Adult Case Management receives Outstanding Service Award
On Friday, September 26, 2008, the Adult Case Management Program at Putnam Family & Community Services (PFCS) received the 2008 Norman Vincent Peale Outstanding Service Award for an Organization.
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Celebrate the Season at Beacon Sloop Club's Pumpkin Festival
Once again it's time for the Beacon Sloop Club's Pumpkin Festival. This annual celebration will happen at the Beacon waterfront, across from the Metro North station, Sun Oct 19, 2008 from noon to 5pm. Rain or Shine. Admission is free.
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PHC Nurse Bikes for Juvenile Diabetes in Death Valley
Nancy McManus had just finished her night shift as a respiratory therapist at Putnam Hospital Center. She's worked there for 17 years. She was still in her lab coat. After a while, McManus excused herself and left to change out of her work clothes.
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Fr. Keating Giving Free Public Talk at Garrison Institute
Fr. Thomas Keating, cofounder of the Centering Prayer movement to renew the Christian contemplative tradition, will give a free public talk on "Oneness: Unity in Contemplation" at the Garrison Institute in Garrison, New York on Friday, October 24, 2008 at 7:30pm.
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Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam Hosts Annual Caring Circle Cocktail Party
On Saturday, September 20, 2008, over 170 guests gathered at Stony Acres Farm in Pound Ridge for the 11th Annual Caring Circle Cocktail Party to benefit Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam's bereavement programs. This year's party was held at Stony Acres Farms, the home of John and Marsha Chamber...
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Public Invited to Special Board Parking Forum on Oct. 16
Ideas, observations, alternatives to current situation to be discussed
Wonder how many on-street parking spaces Cold Spring has - or just how full Main Street gets on a nice Sunday? Worry that driving in circles drives motorists away - or crazy? Then the Cold Spring Comprehensive Plan Special Board invites you to a public forum on parking, scheduled for Thursday, Oct...
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