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A Mahopac man was arrested Sunday night, March 15, and charged with driving while intoxicated with three young children in his vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown, according to New York State Police.
Troopers from the...
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5/9/26
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High winds that brought down a tree and utility lines sparked a brush fire Monday afternoon, May 4, near the Carmel–Mahopac border, prompting a multi-agency response and temporary power outages, according to the Carmel Fire...
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5/7/26
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An internal dispute among GOP leadership and two young members of local committees is headed to court this month after the Carmel and Putnam County Republican Committees initiated disciplinary procedures against two of its members, Dan Dudek and...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
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The Mahopac Central School District has named Vincent DeGrandi as its new superintendent effective July 1. A member of Mahopac High School’s class of 1989, DeGrandi takes the reins of the district in which he grew up from Interim Superintendent...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
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The Putnam County Veterans Service Agency is seeking sponsors for the county’s Row of Honor, the display of approximately 400 American flags that lines the shores of Lake Gleneida in tribute to veterans and military heroes.
The Row of...
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5/5/26
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A new resource for homeowners and contractors has officially opened its doors in Baldwin Place.
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5/5/26
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The community came together for a sweet and exciting celebration this past Saturday, as Frannie’s Goodie Shop officially opened its newest location in Somers.
The grand opening event welcomed a strong showing of support from residents, families...
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5/5/26
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During National Volunteer Week, traditionally celebrated the third week in April, the Putnam County Department of Health honored the volunteers who make up the Medical Reserve Corps, known as the MRC. This year the commemoration, which began...
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5/4/26
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Lucy Hernandez has been named valedictorian and Kevin Behrendt has been tapped as the salutatorian for the Class of 2026 for Mahopac High School.
High School Principal Patrick Keevins praised both students for their well-rounded...
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5/3/26
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The Republican will challenge incumbent Democratic state Sen. Pete Harckham in the 40th State Senate District.
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 5/2/26 |
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Two people were arrested on felony drug charges after deputies recovered more than 2½ ounces of cocaine during a traffic stop last Wednesday night in Carmel, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Members of the Sheriff’s Office...
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5/2/26
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A new kind of dining experience blending café fare, gelato and a full bar could be coming to Route 6, as plans for a restaurant called the Silver Spoon were introduced to the Carmel Planning Board on April 22.
The proposal calls for a...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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5/1/26
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Assemblyman Matt Slater is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to grant a pardon to Mahopac resident and former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran following his recent conviction and sentencing.
In a letter to the governor, Slater urged clemency for Duran,...
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4/30/26
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At 15, Liam Mortimer is trying to make sure a largely invisible chapter of local history is no longer overlooked.
The Mahopac resident and Kennedy Catholic freshman, a member of Boy Scouts Troop 1, is working toward the rank of...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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4/29/26
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Budding artists are being invited to create posters celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
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By Carol Reif
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4/29/26
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The Putnam County SPCA has reported a 33 percent increase in animal welfare calls so far this year, with more than 800 complaints logged through its law enforcement dispatch.
The data portends an alarming trend. SPCA officials said 2025...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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4/26/26
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The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has trained its deputies to use a new device designed to safely stop fleeing vehicles, an effort officials say will reduce the dangers associated with high-speed police pursuits.
Sheriff Brian Hess...
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4/25/26
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Carmel police arrested three drivers for reckless driving and impounded three vehicles during a targeted enforcement detail at the Mahopac Village Shopping Center (Acme Market) on Route 6, responding to ongoing complaints about dangerous driving...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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4/24/26
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A driver was extricated from an overturned vehicle Tuesday morning, April 21, after crashing into a residence on Drewville Road in Carmel, prompting a multi-agency emergency response.
At approximately 10:06 a.m., Mahopac Volunteer Fire...
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4/22/26
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The Putnam County Democratic Committee has endorsed Cait Conley in the race for New York’s 17th Congressional District, backing her in a multi-candidate Democratic primary as the party looks ahead to a general election challenge against Republican...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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4/22/26
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