Putnam County News
Philipstown's newspaper. Published and edited by Ken Bustin. In print and online for Cold Spring, Philipstown, Garrison, Nelsonville and Putnam Valley. 845-265-2468.
News - The Putnam County News & Recorder - pcnr.com
Oct 29, 2024 · Putnam’s Eldest Statesman Willis Stephens Dead at 99. October 22, 2024. By Eric Gross. Willis Stephens, who served in the New York State Legislature for 30 years, during the pinnacle of his career named as Chairman of the powerful Assembly Ways & Means Committee and, later, as Ranking Member of that committee, died last Thursday at the age of 99.
Obituaries - The Putnam County News & Recorder
Jane Casagrande, age 99, of Brewster, NY died peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in Bethel, CT. Jane was born in Jamaica Queens, NY on July 26, 1925, to the late Samuel L. and Leah (Platt) Laurens. She graduated from Millbrook High School in 1943. She then worked at the Putnam County Farm Bureau in Carmel, NY.
Sports - The Putnam County News & Recorder
October 29, 2024. By Rich Thomaselli. A superb regular season has paid off for the Putnam Valley High School field hockey team. The Tigers were named the top seed in the Section 1, Class C, post-season playoffs. They had a 12-3-1 record. That was the same as Pleasantville and Pawling, but PV beat both schools in the regular season to earn the ...
Front Page - The Putnam County News & Recorder
Nov 5, 2024 · By Eric Gross. Putnam County’s 9-1-1 October has been one of the driest months on record resulting in a number of brush and grass fires including major blazes in western Kent and nearby Wingdale, in which dozens of acres of land were blackened despite the heroic efforts of scores of firefighters. Last Wednesday, County Executive Kevin Byrne ...
Front Page - The Putnam County News & Recorder - pcnr.com
Jul 23, 2024 · The Glynwood Center located off Route 301 in Philipstown received good news last week when Governor Kathy Hochul announced $7.6 million had been awarded to 12 food service organizations through the second round of the New York Food for New York Families program.
Civics and Politics - The Putnam County News & Recorder
Oct 29, 2024 · Putnam County State Senator Peter Harckham is concerned about the environment. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed seven of his bills into law, which address a wide range of environmental issues ranging from regulating pollution and increasing access to renewable energy to wildlife conservation and improving the …
Massive Fire in Kent - The Putnam County News & Recorder
Nov 1, 2024 · Massive Fire in Kent. October 29, 2024. By Eric Gross. A major brush fire in western Kent kept dozens of emergency responders busy around the clock over the weekend. Shortly after midnight Saturday, the Putnam 9-1-1 Dispatch Center was notified by a passing motorist of a glow in the sky along Route 301 near East Boyds Road in Kent Cliffs.
Hochul Signs Slater Legislation Benefiting Kent and Putnam Valley
Oct 8, 2024 · Legislation introduced by Putnam Assemblyman Matt Slater was signed into law last week by Governor Kathy Hochul that will directly benefit the Towns of Kent and Putnam Valley. The newly-enacted laws aim to enhance recreational spaces while generating revenue for community investments. The bills permit the lease of sports field fences for advertisements, with all revenues earmarked for the care ...
Burn Ban Implemented Across Putnam County
6 days ago · Putnam County’s 9-1-1 October has been one of the driest months on record resulting in a number of brush and grass fires including major blazes in western Kent and nearby Wingdale, in which dozens of acres of land were blackened despite the heroic efforts of scores of firefighters. Last Wednesday, County Executive Kevin Byrne held a news ...