School buildings have been cleaned and polished. Buses serviced for a long road ahead. Faculty and staff have undergone orientation. It’s that time of the year when school bells ring across Putnam County. Classes return this week in Putnam’s six school districts for the 2024-25 term. Families with particular questions regarding the opening of school are encouraged to contact their […]
By PCNR Staff | on September 03, 2024
Now that the 2024-25 school year has gotten underway, parents must provide proof of up-to-date vaccinations for all children from pre-K through 12th grade within the next 14 days. Putnam County Health Department officials said this applies to all public, private and religious schools, unless a valid medical exemption exists. Such an exemption is only granted if the child has […]
By PCNR Staff | on September 03, 2024
Planning to spend a night or two at one of Cold Spring’s top tourist attractions? Be prepared to pay an additional four percent on your bill at check out now that the Cold Spring Village Board has approved adding an occupancy tax resulting from New York State Legislature consent in 2022. Guests bedding down in one of the 33 rooms […]
By PCNR Staff | on September 03, 2024
A Mahopac man is facing a state prison term for allegedly stealing $3,000 worth of wire and construction materials from a contracting company working for NYSEG in the Somers area. State Police charged Michael Dziedzic, 38, with two counts of felony grand larceny and one count of criminal mischief in connection with the thievery which Troop K Public Information Officer […]
By PCNR Staff | on September 03, 2024
Robert Bennett devoted his life to the residents of Putnam County. The resident of Kent who served as the county’s Democratic Elections Commissioner for 37 years, from June 1976 through his retirement in December 2013 passed away in April 2018 at the age of 81. Last Thursday, members of the Bennett family gathered along with county officials and members of […]
By PCNR Staff | on September 03, 2024
The summer of 2024 will be remembered as the ‘summer of scams’ across Putnam County. Sheriff Kevin McConville reported last week his office had received “dozens” of reports from concerned residents expressing concern about fraudulent calls received from a man who “claims to be a sergeant from the Putnam Sheriff’s Department. The caller demands cash for missed jury duty fines. […]
By PCNR Staff | on September 03, 2024
A Mahopac man was arrested last Monday for the alleged unprovoked attack of punching one man in the face and stabbing another outside a popular tavern in Yorktown Heights. Yorktown Police arrested Miftar Krasniqi on charges of first and third degree assault as well as criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the incident at the Tee Bar & […]
By PCNR Staff | on September 03, 2024
The Garrison Art Center is seeking volunteers for the Garrison Craft event on September 27, 28 and 29. Volunteers are needed to assist with setting up artist and vendor booths on the 27th, and to assist with ticket sales, provide relief for vendors during breaks, and manage parking on the 28th and 29th. According to the call for volunteers, it […]
By PCNR Staff | on September 03, 2024
Putnam County Special Victims Prosecutor Chana Kraus has reminded parents to be vigilant in monitoring their children’s social media accounts in the wake of the conviction of a Connecticut man for enticing a 13-year-old Putnam child to engage in sexual activity with him. Francisco Gomez, 21 of Norwalk, was found guilty Wednesday of felony charges of 2nd degree Attempted Rape […]
By PCNR Staff | on September 03, 2024
Putnam County Assemblywoman Dana, who represents constituents in the greater Philipstown area, was shocked after learning that $48 million in unclaimed funds awaits residents and businesses in her 95th Assembly District. The first term lawmaker has begun working with the NYS Comptroller’s Office to help people claim their money. Levenberg said “with affordability being such a huge concern right now, […]
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