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Sybil Rides Off … for Some Pampering

Sybil Rides Off … for Some Pampering

Sybil Rides Off … for Some Pampering

The Sybil Ludington statue was recently removed from its home for the past 65 years, to undergo restoration work. She is expected to be back in several weeks. By Holly Crocco You may notice something amiss when driving along Gleneida Avenue in the hamlet of Carmel these next several weeks. Sybil Ludington is no longer watching over the lake. But her removal is only temporary, as the statue was lifted April 27 to undergo restoration work. “Over a year ago, during my State of t

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Sybil Rides Off … for Some Pampering

The Sybil Ludington statue was recently removed from its home for the past 65 years, to undergo restoration work. She is expected to be back in several weeks. By Holly Crocco You may notice something amiss when driving along Gleneida Avenue in the hamlet of Carmel these next several weeks. Sybil Ludington is no longer watching over the lake. But her removal is only temporary, as the statue was lifted April 27 to undergo restoration work. “Over a year ago, during my State of t

14 hours ago

Sybil Rides Off … for Some Pampering

Sybil Rides Off … for Some Pampering

Use it or Lose it! County Again Debates Mental Health Funds

By Holly Crocco With more than one community voting down a crisis stabilization center within its borders, Putnam County is left with $2.1 million in federal funding that was attached to the project and which will need to be returned if a compatible project isn’t selected soon. The county original planned to utilize American Rescue Plan Act funding to contract with People USA to create and operate a 24/7 crisis stabilization center, which has repeatedly been shot down by comm

14 hours ago

Assemblyman Calls For Pardon of Mahopac NYPD Sgt.

By Holly Crocco Assemblyman Matt Slater is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to grant a pardon to former New York Police Department Sgt. Erik Duran of Putnam following his recent conviction and sentencing. In a letter sent to the Democratic governor, Slater, R-Yorktown, urges clemency for Duran, citing concerns that the case represents a miscarriage of justice and emphasizes the circumstances surrounding the incident. Duran, 38, of Mahopac, was found guilty in February of second-d

14 hours ago

Conservation Easements Protect Land, May Provide Tax Reductions

By Jamie Brown & Michael Gold Land is a precious commodity in the Hudson Valley. As such, the Putnam County Land Trust works with willing landowners to protect their land. Property owners who work with the PLCT ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy these special places. They may also be able to take advantage of tax benefits as part of the effort to protect their land. A powerful tool that PCLT and other land trusts use to protect land is a conservation easemen

14 hours ago

Historic Sword Returns Home toPutnam Valley After 162 Years

From left are Putnam Valley Town Councilwoman Sherry Howard, Supervisor Alison Jolicoeur, and Councilmen C. J. Brooks and Christian Russo, with Lt. George Hyatt’s sword and scabbard. Contributed photo. Contributed Article A special presentation at a recent Putnam Valley Town Board meeting marked the closing of a historic mystery – one left unsolved for the last 162 years. During public comment at the end of an otherwise typical meeting, Putnam Valley resident Michael Bennett

7 days ago

Historic Sword Returns Home toPutnam Valley After 162 Years

Historic Sword Returns Home toPutnam Valley After 162 Years

Carmel Schools Pass Historic Tax Reduction

By Holly Crocco The Carmel School Board on April 21 unanimously approved the first tax cut in the history of the district. The $152.8 million budget for 2026-27 reflects a 3.7 percent spending increase but a 0.1 percent tax rate reduction, thanks to the use of $3.9 million from reserves. That coverts to a 1/10th of 1 percent tax levy reduction. “For too long, the so-called experts said it could not be done – that the only solution was to keep raising taxes,” said School Board

7 days ago

Can the Lake Carmel Community Center Be Revived?

The Lake Carmel Community Center, located at 10 Huguenot Road. Photo by Holly Crocco. By Holly Crocco The Town of Kent is going to have to spend money before it decides if it wants to spend more money to either demolish, renovate, or rebuild the Lake Carmel Community Center, located at 10 Huguenot Road. Discussion on the matter has occurred over a number of years, and continued during the April 21 Kent Town Board meeting. The center first started to fall into disrepair back i

7 days ago

Can the Lake Carmel Community Center Be Revived?

Can the Lake Carmel Community Center Be Revived?

Mahopac Schools Adopt Budget With 0% Tax Levy Hike

By Holly Crocco The Mahopac School Board on April 21 adopted a $148.3 million budget for 2026-27, which represents a 2.23 percent spending increase over the current year. The proposed tax levy of $94 million comes in at about $2.1 million less than what is allowed under the state-mandated property tax cap, which equals a 0 percent tax levy increase. Under the cap, the district could have opted to raise the tax levy by 2.32 percent. For a home valued at $500,000, the budget wi

7 days ago

Leading Dems for NY-17 Visit Putnam

Beth Davidson and Cait Conley both recently visited Cold Spring to make their case to voters as to why they believe they are the best candidate to defeat Republican Mike Lawler in the November election for U.S. Congress in New York’s 17th District. Davidson, a Rockland County legislator and former Nyack school board member, drew the larger crowd and was questioned most closely on policy issues. She called attention to her ability to get elected and to work across the aisle, a

7 days ago

Topic of Paving Maple Road Resurfaces in Southeast

By Holly Crocco The Town of Southeast has been down this road before. During the April 16 Southeast Town Board meeting, residents of Maple Road and the neighboring streets once again pleaded with the town to commit to paving at least a portion of the dirt road, which provides the only way in and out of the neighborhood. Will Angiolillo of James J. Hahn Engineering, P.C., in Brewster, said it’s not simply a matter of paving. “The key to this road is it’s right along the reserv

7 days ago

Travel to ‘Middletown’ Without Leaving Carmel

The cast rehearses for its upcoming production of “Middletown.” Middletown, USA. It’s anywhere, everywhere. The Brewster Theater Company invites the public to spend time with the characters of its own “Middletown” – a comedy/drama written by Will Eno, where everyday life is centered upon an intriguing place of laughter, life, entertaining people, and ordinary citizens. Experience familiarity and endless surprises as you journey through the play from the local library to outer

Apr 20

Travel to ‘Middletown’ Without Leaving Carmel

Travel to ‘Middletown’ Without Leaving Carmel

Cold Spring Eyes 3.7% Tax Levy Hike

By Holly Crocco The Cold Spring Village Board continued discussions on its tentative 2026-27 budget during its most recent meetings, with the public offering input on the spending plan. The proposed $5.5 million budget increases the tax levy by 3.7 percent, or $2 million, which is within the state-mandated cap. “It’s an unstable economy and costs in every sector are skyrocketing into double-digit percentages,” said Mayor Kathleen Foley during the April 8 board meeting, where

Apr 20

Mahopac NYPD Sgt. Makes Bail; Fights Manslaughter Conviction

By Holly Crocco A New York Police Department sergeant from Putnam County was sentenced to three to nine years in state prison last week by Bronx State Supreme Court Justice Guy Mitchell. However, according to news reports, he was granted $300,000 bail and released, to remain free as he fights the conviction. “He should have never been in there to begin with,” said Sergeants Benevolent Association President Vincent Vallelong. Sgt. Erik Duran, 38, of Mahopac, was found guilty i

Apr 20

Legislature Votes Down Independent Counsel Position

By Rob Sample The Putnam County Legislature again wrestled with the fractious issue of hiring independent legal counsel for the governing body during its April 8 meeting, ultimately failing to achieve the six votes needed to make it law. Legislative counsel is employed through a contract the Legislature has for legal services under the County Attorney’s Office. While the Legislature has typically had its own outside counsel, that contract was not renewed in 2024. At that time

Apr 20

‘Journey of a Brewster Bear’ Depicted in New Mural

Students and staff cut the ribbon to officially debut the new mural on the corridor that connects C.V. Starr and H.H. Wells schools. Brewster students, teachers, administrators, and PTA members got together April 6 for a ribbon-cutting and the unveiling of a new mural – “Journey of a Brewster Bear” – at the intermediate and middle school. What began as a simple idea to bring color to the walls and create a meaningful give-back opportunity for students grew into a large-scale

Apr 13

‘Journey of a Brewster Bear’ Depicted in New Mural

‘Journey of a Brewster Bear’ Depicted in New Mural

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