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The Town of Carmel has declared a snow emergency effective Sunday, Jan. 25, through midnight Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Supervisor Mike Cazzari said all vehicles must be removed from roadways by Sunday to make way for the Highway Department’s...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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1/24/26
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A U.S. Postal Service delivery truck caught fire Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 21, on Varna Lane, prompting a response from the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department (MFVFD) and Carmel PD
Firefighters were dispatched at about 2 p.m. for a...
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1/22/26
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Enhanced security is expected at tonight’s Mahopac School Board meeting after word spread that pro-immigration advocates plan to attend and demand the resignation of Trustee Christopher Harrigan. The calls follow the circulation of social media...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
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1/22/26
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The Town Board is fighting back against a proposed state law it says would take home rule away from municipalities when it comes to the placement of battery energy storage systems (BESS), also known as battery farms.
Mahopac already has a...
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By Bob Dumas
Editor-at-Large | 1/20/26 |
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Saint John the Evangelist is calling for community support after a plumbing disaster flooded its community room beneath the main church.
In a Facebook post, the parish said a major sewer blockage early in the new year caused wastewater to flood...
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1/8/26
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A missing person investigation in Putnam County has ended with the discovery of a deceased individual, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies received a report of a missing person on Tuesday, Jan. 6, according to Undersheriff...
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1/8/26
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A Carmel man was arrested after deputies alleged he falsely reported a vehicle theft and was driving while intoxicated, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
Scott A. Endrulat, 35, of the town of Carmel, was taken into custody...
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1/7/26
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Getting tired of the slick roads and frigid temperatures? Longing for summertime and perhaps a visit to a farmers market for some fresh produce and beef from local farms?
The Recreation and Parks Department may be able to help. Later this month,...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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1/6/26
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Mahopac girls coach Jason Conklin has talked depth and defense all season, and so far the combination continues to pay dividends for the Wolf Pac, who rolled past Hen Hud, 51-39, in the first round of their own holiday tournament last week, Dec....
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By Skip Pearlman
Contributing Writer | 1/5/26 |
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The Wolf Pac boys basketball team got a balanced attack from three of the team’s top players last week at the Mahopac Holiday Tournament, and the result showed in victories over Carmel (65-33) and Greeley (79-60), with the Pac taking the...
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By Skip Pearlman
Contributing Writer | 1/5/26 |
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It’s safe to say at this early point in the season that Mahopac is ahead of schedule when it comes to the Section 1 wrestling circuit. After placing third in Saturday’s 2026 Saratoga Invitational, the Wolf Pac are gaining confidence as the new...
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BY RAY GALLAGHER
Contributing Writer | 1/5/26 |
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Ronald A. Deagan, a 29-year member of the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) and lifelong resident of Mahopac, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, after suffering a medical emergency. He was 51.
Deagan, a former MVFD...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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1/3/26
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Two Mahopac residents have been charged with a litany of felonies related to the alleged possession and distribution of crack cocaine.
Carmel police said a months-long investigation led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman...
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1/2/26
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TRA Group Inc. has assumed responsibility for key medical transportation services previously provided by RideConnect at Family Services of Westchester.
In a prepared statement, TRA Group Inc. said the move would ensure that vital access to...
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12/30/25
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Another year has come and gone and it’s time to look back at 2025 in Mahopac and Carmel and revisit some of the top stories of the last 12 months. To name a few of the highlights, the GOP dominated the local elections again, the beloved Columbus Day Parade returned after a six-year hiatus, and the community lost some beloved figures. So, in no particular order, here are the stories that made headlines in 2025:
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 12/27/25 |
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NORTH POLE—On the eve of Thanksgiving, the Halston Media newsroom answered a call from a blocked number. Little did we know that it would lead to an exclusive inside look at what can be called … the Santa Claus Operation.
As we and many other...
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By EMILE MENASCHÉ
Editor | 12/24/25 |
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After 16 years serving the town of Carmel as a councilwoman, Suzi McDonough took part in her final Town Board meeting on Wednesday (Dec. 10).
McDonough, who announced last year that she would not seek re-election to a fifth four-year term, was...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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12/23/25
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MAHOPAC, N.Y.—With longtime Putnam County legislator and current chair of that body revealing this week that she would not seek reelection next fall, two local Republicans have already expressed interest in taking her seat in District 8, which...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
Editor | 12/19/25 |
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Carmel town Councilman Robert Kearns is running for Carmel Town Supervisor.
Kearns announced his run in a written statement released today (Dec. 18), citing “a proven record of fiscal responsibility, project management and community-focused...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
Editor | 12/18/25 |
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"It was a
Pastor and worship leader Drew Columbia led the church choir in Christmas carols, including "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night," and senior pastor Andrew Columbia delivered a message to the crowd of around 100 people who...
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Kate Watson
Contributing Writer | 12/17/25 |