County Official Cops Plea Deal|Hero Cops Commended|Jewel Theft

BREWSTER, NY - It’s been quite a week for news, not counting the weather! Here’s a recap of some of the top stories from this past week including politics, crime and heroism.

• Plea Deal for Putnam Official in Theft of County Funds

Cash from local contractors paid to satisfy county-issued fines ended up in the pocket, of the Putnam County Department of Consumer Affairs, officials allege.>>>Read more.

• Hero Cops Prevent Southeast Suicide

Two members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office saved someone’s life at the very last minute.>>>Read more.

• Putnam to Start Development Partnership with Danbury

March 10 is Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell’s State of the County address for 2016. A featured guest will be Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton.>>>Read more.

More top stories:

• State Police Warn Public of Phone Scams
• Sons of the American Legion Post Donates TV to Vets
• Search for Low Gas Prices around Southeast, Brewster
• What’s For Rent in Brewster, Southeast?
• Power Outages Remain in Southeast, Putnam
• Former Congresswoman Kelly Supports Oliva for Congress
• Dutchess Woman Arraigned in Southeast Over Carmel Jewel Theft
• Fatal Motorcycle Crash on the Taconic
• Blue Cheese Product Recalled Nationwide Due to Possible Contamination
• Elderly Couple Found Dead |Bad Nyack Water|No Puppy Mill Dogs Can Be Sold
• ‘Best Coffee Shops in NY’ List Includes 3 Locals
• Will $58M Really Be Spent to Improve Rye Playland?
• New York’s Top 100 Private High Schools for 2016