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Putnam County residents are, by many measures, healthier and more secure than their neighbors across the region. But beneath that overall stability, health officials say, a series of troubling trends—from rising mental distress to increasing...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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4/22/26
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With warmer weather arriving, Putnam County health officials are urging residents to take precautions against tick bites as the season ramps up and the risk of disease increases.
The Putnam County Department of Health said ticks become...
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4/15/26
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Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has proposed creating a new mental health services fund of more than $2 million, using county reserves after an earlier plan to finance a stabilization center with federal aid was abandoned.
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4/4/26
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For years we have feared the notorious “tick season”, but now it is even more dangerous with a host of other diseases that are carried by different ticks. I know firsthand about this because last year I was very sick from being bitten by various ticks, apparently at the same time.
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By Evelyn J. Mocbeichel
Guest Contributor | 4/1/26 |
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Residents in several Carmel water districts may soon see new treatment systems installed after testing found levels of so-called “forever chemicals” above New York State standards.
Town officials say water districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 12...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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3/19/26
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Friends of Karen is calling on supporters to donate supermarket gift cards to help critically ill children and their families.
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By Halston Media Staff
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3/9/26
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Caring Hearts and Hands LLC can be a valuable option and reassuring presence when dependable care is needed most.
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3/4/26
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Yearly eye exams at Pham Eye go beyond correcting vision.
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3/3/26
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It’s been a busy last couple of months for Mount Kisco. Here is a compilation of a few of the top stories.
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BY CAROL REIF
Staff Writer | 2/27/26 |
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The town of Carmel is moving forward with a critical water safety study that seeks an additional $20,000 to complete a pilot program aimed at reducing potentially harmful chemicals in the municipal drinking water supply.
The...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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2/22/26
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For one reason or another, I have come to discover that many members of the general public believe that if they have executed a Health Care Proxy (HCP) or a Living Will (LW), that they are the same as a Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR). However,...
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BY ANTHONY ENEA
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2/15/26
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As winter keeps residents indoors with windows shut and homes sealed against the cold, Putnam County health officials are urging homeowners to test for radon, a colorless, odorless gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United...
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2/9/26
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The Planning Board voted 6-0 at its Jan. 28 meeting last to reject a site plan application that would have placed a crisis stabilization center in the Carmel Hamlet.
The 24/7 peer-run stabilization centers are run by People USA and are...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 2/6/26 |
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Women don’t have to feel alone in their pregnancy and delivery journey—and Hello Belly is here to make sure they don’t.
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By Vim Wilkinson
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2/3/26
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Transformation from the inside out at Bové Spa in Somers offers a wide range of services from weight loss to HRT.
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2/3/26
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Celebrate self-love and confidence at The Wig Outlet in Hartsdale, NY—a boutique where beauty is deeply personal.
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2/3/26
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Shoveling snow is hard work and there are a few things you can do to protect yourself from injuries and other more serious outcomes.
Shoveling is a cold activity. Be sure to warm up your …
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BY DR. JOHN G. VILKELIS
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1/24/26
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Krav Maga New York raised more than $3,000 for cancer research during Global Grappling Day.
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By Halston Media Staff
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1/10/26
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New York State recorded the highest number of flu-related hospitalizations ever reported in a single week during a flu season over the Christmas holiday, according to the New York State Department of Health.
Health officials said the...
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1/9/26
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It’s been many years since I even made a New Year’s resolution because I never seem to get past the first month and my plans fall to the wayside.
Whether it was to tackle a long overdue house project, to read some books I have been waiting to sit...
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BY EVELYN J. MOCBEICHEL
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12/31/25
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