Weekend Wildfire In Putnam Prompts Reminder From NY Officials

When temps warm and the past fall's debris dries out, wildfires can start and spread easily, fueled by winds and lack of green vegetation.

Byrne Picks Deputy To Head Putnam's Emergency Services Bureau

Bob Lipton had become the acting Emergency Services Commissioner after Ken Clair left with the outgoing Odell administration.

Upcoming Meetings For Brewster, Southeast

Check out the calendar and find an opportunity to nurture our institutions, protect our freedoms and help lead our leaders close to home.

Putnam Sets Up Fund For Repairing County Buildings

"The condition of numerous County facilities has deteriorated over the past decade," said County Executive Kevin Byrne.

Putnam No. 1 In Latest County Health Rankings

The rankings provide a snapshot of a county's health — something that's appropriate as April 3-9 is National Public Health Week.

Putnam County's Teen Driving Court Expands Reach

Philipstown joins Carmel and Kent in offering the program to teen drivers who have received a traffic violation.

Obituary: Edward A. Campo of North Salem

Calling hours and a service will be held on Tuesday.

Op-Ed: County Executive Condemns School Threats, Bigotry

He called for proper investigation unhampered by political grandstanding.

Brewster Trustees, County Audit, Personnel Committees To Meet

Check out the calendar and find an opportunity to nurture our institutions, protect our freedoms and help lead our leaders close to home.

Carmel Cops Charge Mahopac Driver Who Had 17 License Suspensions

He was stopped at 12:30 a.m. Friday.

Obituary: Nancy J. Buckley of Dover Plains

Calling hours are Friday at the Beecher Funeral Home in Brewster.

Ludington's Ride: NYC Tour Group To Visit Historic Putnam Sites

Histoury features architectural history bus tours in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

United For The Troops Donations Update

The group plans to send supplies to soldiers deployed in the Horn of Africa.

Carmel K9 Finds Missing Man In Somers

The family responded by taking a gift of treats for dogs and humans to police headquarters.

Increased Police Presence In 2 Putnam School Districts Friday

There were threats for which arrests were made in the Brewster and Carmel districts.

Arrest Made In Threat That Delayed The Middle School Opening In Carmel

Extra Putnam County Sheriff's Deputies will be deployed at the George Fischer Middle School.

Obituary: Joseph J. Cindrich, Retired Police Sergeant

Services for the Somers resident, who worked in Rye and New Castle, will be held at the Beecher Funeral Home in Brewster.

Brewster District Voters Approve School Improvement Projects

Proposition 2 passed by just 82 votes.

Obituary: Anita H. Bates of Brewster

Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the Beecher Funeral Home.

Temporary Schedule Changes On Harlem, Hudson, New Haven Lines

Most are about track work, but there's a "fun part" too.

Tree Work Will Limit Brewster Train Station Parking

Parts of the Green and Railroad Avenue parking lots will be marked off while tree work is done along Tonetta Brook.

Carmel Police Department Hosts PTSD Seminar

Officers were given steps to protect the mental and emotional health of themselves and their families throughout their careers.

Brewster Schools Improvement Plan Up For Vote Tuesday

Check out the calendar and find an opportunity to nurture our institutions, protect our freedoms and help lead our leaders close to home.

Obituary: Mary J. Jackson, 87

Calling hours will be held Sunday at Dwyer Funeral Home in Patterson.

Mohegan Lake Man Accused Of Car Theft In Putnam Valley

The vehicle's owner told police they started it and then went back into the house to fetch a bag. When they came back out, it was gone.

Special Guest Graces Putnam's St. Patrick’s Day Senior Luncheon

Janice Dean spoke to about 100 people at the Office for Senior Resources event at the Putnam County Golf Course.

NY PSC Makes 'Tapping Tees' Statewide Priority After Brewster Fire

Every gas utility company in the state must report its use of the device, also involved in a fatal explosion and fire in Pennsylvania.

DEC Accuses Southeast Resident Of Negligence Near A Leaf Fire

Open burning of debris is the single largest cause of spring wildfires in New York; the annual prohibition starts today.

Obituary: Wilson Francisco, 78

He retired from the Brewster school district in 2019.

2,143 Out Of Power In Putnam: HV Nor'easter

Putnam County officials reported crews were out overnight and will continue plowing and salting as necessary.

HV Nor'Easter: Brewster Closes Village Hall, Postpones Trash Pickup

Here's an update.

HV Nor'Easter: 26K Customers Lose Power

Heavy, wet snow or rain mixed with snow continues to fall in the interior of the Hudson Valley.

Shoplifting At Tops Supermarket On Route 6

Brewster, Danbury and Mahopac residents have been charged, Carmel police said.

Obituary: Darrel E. Haley of Pawling

Local services will be at Beecher Funeral Home in Brewster; a celebration of life will also take place later in the year in Kansas.

Brentwood Man Accused Of Robbery In Southeast

He is also a suspect in many other armed robberies in Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties, plus NYC, the Putnam County Sheriff said.

BHS Students To Moderate panel For Women’s History Month

Brewster High School is partnering with the Putnam County Historian’s office.

When The Commuting Is Easy: Hudson Valley Wow Houses

These seven homes on the market give you a wide range of styles, amenities and locations.

Brewster Session On School Improvement Plan Among Upcoming Meetings

Check out the calendar and find an opportunity to nurture our institutions, protect our freedoms and help lead our leaders close to home.

Southeast Officials Postpone E-Waste Drop-Off Due To Storm

There are a lot of things you shouldn't be throwing in the trash, nor do you have to, because the town opens its e-waste site once a month.

Home Care Agency Owner In Brewster Threatened Workers: Labor Officials

As part of a federal probe into pay practices, the Labor Department obtained a restraining order against Sunrise Home Care and its owner.