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In 1756, Col. Beverly Robinson and Col. Roger Morris constructed a grist mill near Lake Mahopac. Both men were married to Philips sisters whose family owned much of what is today Putnam County.
Robinson’s mill was constructed of red cedar and...
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Jennifer Cassidy
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7/2/26
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If you've ever walked, run, or biked along the North County Trailway in Yorktown, you may already know that it follows the route of a former railroad. For others, it may come as a surprise that this popular trail was once a busy railroad line.
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By Vim Wilkinson
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7/2/26
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Photos and video: ‘Putnam County Heroes: Battle the Redcoats’ reenactment brings the Revolution home
The battlefield was littered with smiles as reenactors transformed Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel into an 18th-century military encampment during the county’s “Putnam County Heroes: Battle the Redcoats” event on June 6. Soldiers dressed in...
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Media by Emrin LeClair and Brian Vangor
Contributing Photographers | 7/2/26 |
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In 2026, the United States reaches a milestone few nations ever experience: 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. This anniversary marks not just the birth of a nation, but the beginning of an idea, one that continues to evolve, challenge, and define us.
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By Vim Wilkinson
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7/2/26
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On April 18, 1775, tension between the American colonies and British rule had reached a breaking point. In Boston, word spread that British troops were preparing to march under cover of darkness. What happened next would set history in motion.
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By Vim Wilkinson
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7/2/26
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Wil July approaching, water levels in Kirk Lake have remained unseasonably low. The lake, the bulk of which lies between West Lake Blvd. and Hill St., feeds the Muscoot River and is part of the New York City watershed. While the community around...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
Editor | 7/2/26 |
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The local community has found many ways to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, including this remarkable crocheted American flag. The afghan was handcrafted by Modesta “Candy” Castro (pictured) and raffled off at the Senior Citizens of the...
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7/1/26
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She's back in the saddle.
Sybil Ludington, perhaps the most famous figure in Putnam County Revolutionary War history, will once again take her place on the shores of Lake Gleneida in Carmel …
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By Emile Menasché
Editor | 6/29/26 |
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The Brewster Theater Company took another step in its effort to establish a permanent home in Carmel Hamlet the June 24 Planning Board meeting, with town officials expressing continued support for the project while...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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6/26/26
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History and hometown tradition will take center stage when the Putnam County Fair & 4-H Showcase returns to Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel July 25-26, combining family entertainment, agricultural exhibits and a special tribute to the...
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6/23/26
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Perched on a hillside overlooking the West Branch Reservoir, Belden House has stood for more than 260 years, surviving the American Revolution, the Civil War and the creation of New York City's vast watershed system.
Whether the stately...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 6/20/26 |
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A century after it was first chartered, Mahopac's Troop 1 celebrated 100 years of scouting service this month with a special Court of Honor at Airport Park, bringing together current scouts, alumni and community leaders to recognize the troop's...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 6/18/26 |
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Town officials are exploring a sweeping overhaul of Jimmy McDonough Memorial Park that could eventually be placed before voters as part of a multi-million-dollar effort to modernize one of the town’s busiest recreational facilities.
The...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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6/16/26
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Mahopac came together in the fight against cancer at the annual Relay for Life on May 30, raising funds and awareness while honoring survivors, supporting those still battling the disease and remembering those who have passed.
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
Editor | 6/16/26 |
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Putnam County's agricultural community has a new leader as Nicole Scott, director of Agriculture and Outreach at Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming, takes the helm of the Putnam County Agricultural Board amid ongoing county investments...
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6/16/26
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Putnam County marked its 214th anniversary with the grand opening of a new Veterans Museum at the county’s Veterans Memorial Park on June 12, an effort officials said will preserve the stories and sacrifices of local service members for future...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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6/15/26
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Putnam County Tourism has launched a free drivable audio tour as part of its Revolutionary 250 celebration, The Revolutionary Road to Putnam County, which is narrated by Putnam County philanthropist George Carroll Whipple...
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6/9/26
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The NBA Finals are back at Madison Square Garden tonight, and if you can’t afford the estimated $4,000-plus ticket price tag for the upper tiers (with courtside seats reportedly topping six figures), you don’t have to sit at home — you can join...
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6/8/26
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Mahopac School District voters overwhelmingly approved the Mahopac Public Library’s proposed 2026-27 budget on June 2, while also electing three members to the library’s Board of Trustees. The budget passed by a vote of 330-72, according to...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 6/8/26 |
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A vacant former tearoom in Carmel Hamlet could soon be transformed into a live performance venue as the Brewster Theater Company seeks approval to relocate its community theater operations.
The proposal, which came before the Planning...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 6/2/26 |