Garrison Murder Darkens New Year's Eve
Body found in snow outside Garrison Garage
In the middle of the last day of 2008, while most Philipstown residents were happily preparing to celebrate the arrival of the New Year, John Marcinak's life ended. He was murdered in cold blood, shot to death in front of his towing business on Route 9 in Garrison. Full Story
Marcinak Funeral Draws Hundreds of Mourners
Sadness blankets community shocked by tragedy
During the gray and chilly mid-morning hours of January 6, the street outside the Clinton Funeral Home at the corner of Parrott and Pine was choked with cars, fire engines, tow trucks, and law enforcement and emergency volunteers. The mood was eerily quiet and despairing. Full Story
Community Reacts to Heinous Crime
Residents Ponder - Is It Time to Lock the Doors?
Area residents are still stunned with the news of the Marcinak killing. Because of the holidays many in the community are just now hearing the news. The PCN&R in the past has heard many rumors that crimes have taken place in the community, but have gone unpublicized. Full Story
Garrison Fire Department Responds to Loss of Good Friend and One of Their Own
Education fund begun for children
The family of John Marcinak and the Garrison Volunteer Fire Company wish to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the Putnam County Sheriff's Department for all of its efforts in the ongoing investigation to apprehend the perpetrator; to the members of the Philipstown community for its support to John's family, especially to his children; and to the members of the media for respecting the family's wishes for privacy during this tragic time. Full Story
Garrison School District to Provide Grief Counseling to Students in Response to Marcinak Murder
The loss of John Marcinak was felt throughout the Philipstown community. He was an active parent, always participating in school activities at the Garrison School, which his children attended. School Superintendent Gloria Colucci spoke with the PCN&R following the news of his death. Full Story
Metro-North Train Derailed at Cold Spring
Most motorists have had to cope with fixing a flat tire at some point. It is usually no big deal. You simply get out the jack, hoist the car, remove the damaged tire or rim, put on the spare and go about your business some thirty minutes later. Or you call the auto club. Full Story
County Legislator Oliverio Thinks 2008 a Good Year, but Sees Storm Clouds for 2009
He still relishes the job but is critical of Bondi
Legislator Sam Oliverio Jr. of Putnam Valley has served in the Putnam County Legislature for 13 years. During that time he has developed a veteran Full Story
The Putnam Valley Association of Volunteers Does Not Exist, But Maybe It Should
As the year 2008 drew to a close plans were being made to address the challenges awaiting Putnam Valley in 2009. The Town Board was busy preparing for its annual Organization Meeting scheduled for January 6, 2009. It was also an opportunity for PCNR to sit down with Town Supervisor Bob Tendy and reflect upon the cornerstone contribution the volunteers of Putnam Valley make towards running the Town. Full Story
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