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Torrential Rain & Flash Flooding Wreak Havoc in Putnam

The Town of Putnam Valley declared a state of emergency due to the heavy rain and significant flooding that closed many roads and bridges. Photo provided by the Town of Putnam Valley. By Holly Crocco Heavy rains last week caused flash flooding across the region, with the Town of Putnam Valley declaring a state of emergency July 29 due to numerous road and bridge closures, and other impacts from the torrential rainfall. The state of emergency was set to last 30 days, unless re

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Stabbing at Carmel Post Office

Members of the Carmel Police Department and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported stabbing at the U.S. Post Office in Carmel on Thursday, July 30. At about 3 p.m., Putnam County 911 received a call reporting a disturbance at the location. Updates from the dispatch center indicated that an assault had occurred and that a victim had sustained multiple stab wounds. Sheriff’s deputies arrived almost instantly to the assault in progress and deployed a Taser, and t

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Torrential Rain & Flash Flooding Wreak Havoc in Putnam

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Coroner’s Office Reports on Overdose, Accidents & Suicide

By Rob Sample The Putnam County Coroner’s Office recently provided legislators with a mid-year snapshot of their work – in addition to clarifying the sad circumstances that call for their involvement and how such deaths get classified. The briefing by John Bourges, one of the county’s three elected coroners, took place July 22 during the County Legislature’s Protective Services Committee meeting. Dr. Michael Nesheiwat and Wendy Erickson, RN, are the other two coroners. Suicid

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Legislature Stalls Funding for Food Insecurity

By Holly Crocco With state benefits being sliced last year and the current state of the economy, Putnam lawmakers are discussing ways to fill the gap and make sure those who are food-insecure don’t go hungry. Legislator Nancy Montgomery, D-Philipstown, recently proposed a resolution that would allow the Legislature to move $150,000 from subcontingency into the budget, to be allocated to agencies that can get the funds to local food pantries throughout the county. “There have

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Putnam Valley Man Killed in Skid Steer Accident

Joseph Petti of Putnam Valley died July 24. A Putnam Valley man was killed Friday in a reported construction equipment accident. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has identified Joseph Petti, 56, as the victim. According to the police report, just after 5 p.m. July 24, deputies responded to a residence on Park Drive to assist emergency medical personnel with a reported construction equipment accident involving a skid steer. Petti was found deceased at the scene when the firs

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County’s Community Health Improvement Plan Completed

The results are in, showing that Putnam County residents are most concerned about economic stability, mental health, and children’s health services, according to the county’s Community Health Improvement Plan. After nearly six months of preparation and discussions with community members, a plan to improve the health of Putnam residents has been completed. It can be viewed at www.putnamcountyny.gov/health/community-health#Assessments. The final 15-page document outlines three

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