Arrest in Marcinak Murder
Lake Peekskill youth charged with second degree murder; planned on robbing Garrison Garage
Sheriff Donald Smith announced the arrest Tuesday of a Lake Peekskill man in connection with the senseless killing of John Marcinak, the popular owner of the garage and towing business on Dec. 31, 2008. Anthony Grigoroff, 18, of 52 Morrissey Drive in the Lake Peekskill section of Putnam Valley faces a murder charge carrying a prison term of 25 years to life. Full Story
Late Breaking News - PV Varsity Lacrosse
The 2009 Section One Class C Champion Putnam Valley High School varsity lacrosse team beat Section Two Schuylerville 16 to 4 in a NYSPHSAA Class C regional championship game at the University of Albany Tuesday afternoon. Full Story
Republicans Revolt in Albany
With GOP takeover, Sen. Leibell returns to leadership role
State Senator Vincent Leibell is back in a leadership role in Albany after Republicans and two dissident Democrats took control of the New York State Senate Monday by voting to throw the fledging Democratic majority out of power. Full Story
Half Moon Returns to Hudson
On the afternoon of Sunday, June 7, crowds gathered along Philipstown's Hudson shores, and waited. They waited for minutes, and then hours, to see the much anticipated River Day flotilla of ships, marking the anniversary of Henry Hudson's historic voyage. At last, around the Bear Mountain bend came sailing the long-awaited fleet of dignified, old fashioned tall ships. Full Story
County Backs Down
Peekskill Hollow Road project scaled back
Who says governmental officials don't listen to their constituents? Following public hearings earlier this year, in which residents of Peekskill Hollow Road expressed passion about their community and demanded that scheduled remediation of the narrow and winding artery connecting Putnam Valley to Kent be limited, Full Story
Garrison Teachers Finally Speak
Counting the years since they had a contract ...
The library was filled with parents and children for the June 3, 2009, Garrison School Board meeting. The students were present to sing the National Anthem and receive awards from the New York State School Music Association as well as All County Music recognitions. During a short break after the presentations, all of the parents left with their kids. Full Story
Garrison Fire Clash
Sparks fly as persistent critic continues crusade
There was at least one light moment at the June 4, 2009, meeting of the Philipstown Town Board. It happened during the last item on the agenda, the period set aside for comments from the public. Before beginning his comments to the board, Garrison resident Joe Regele commented to Town Supervisor Bill Mazzuca that he was glad Mazzuca was feeling better. Full Story
Spurred by Quad, Village Might Welcome More Boats
The Cold Spring Village Board workshop on June 2, 2009, began with a public hearing on a proposed local law to amend the Village Code regarding the docking of boats. At present no boat of any kind is permitted to dock at Waterfront Park. The proposed amendment would give the board the power to grant exemptions from this law for temporary docking. Full Story
PUBLIC NOTICE
Between June 1st and July 1, 2009, the U.S Census employees will be visiting every huring unit in every neighborhood of Philipstown. The Census employees will wear official identification and carry hand-held computers to capture physical addresses and their GPS coordinates. Full Story
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