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Rising Mahopac High School senior Cira Graap doesn’t have much free time on her hands these days.
“No, I don’t get a lot of sleep,” she admits.
Graap is a member of Mahopac Girl Scout Troop 1116, a member of the high school...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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6/24/26
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Mahopac Board of Education Trustee Tanner McCracken has defeated Town of Carmel Councilman Frank Lombardi to win the Republican nomination in the race to represent Putnam County Legislative District 8. McCracken, 26, earned more nearly 75 percent...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
Editor | 6/23/26 |
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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 teacher in the Mahopac school system is facing misdemeanor public lewdness charges after allegedly pulling his vehicle alongside a woman walking her dog and exposing himself.
In a press release, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Craig A....
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
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6/19/26
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A Pawling man in the U.S. illegally may spend the rest of his life behind bars after admitting to killing Brewster-based cabdriver Aurélio Zhunio-Orbez and dumping his body in the Croton Falls Reservoir in December.
In a June 18 press release,...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
Editor | 6/19/26 |
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The town of Carmel once again received the highest possible audit opinion for its 2025 finances, with independent auditors praising the town’s fiscal management, conservative budgeting practices and long-standing commitment to financial...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 6/18/26 |
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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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“I feel like my career has flown by,” Noble told Yorktown News, reflecting on his decade as chief and 33 years with the department. “Retirement is a bittersweet feeling because I really enjoy this vocation. More than that, I love the people I work with — from our newest officers to those that I’ve worked with for some time. YPD is truly a second family. It’s a lot to walk away from.”
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By Miranda Ferrante
Editor | 6/17/26 |
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With early voting already underway ahead of primary day on June 23, Mahopac Republicans have a choice to make as Carmel GOP-endorsed Town Councilman Frank Lombardi faces Board of Education Trustee Tanner McCracken.
We asked both candidates to...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 6/17/26 |
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Former U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney has endorsed Democratic candidate Cait Conley in the race for New York’s 17th Congressional District, her campaign...
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6/16/26
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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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Residents concerned about speeding, aggressive drivers and other traffic hazards on Putnam County roads now have a dedicated unit focused on addressing those complaints.
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office recently launched a new Traffic...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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6/15/26
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With backyard barbecues, picnics and camping trips in full swing, the Putnam County Department of Health is reminding residents that warm-weather dining can increase the risk of foodborne illness if food is not handled properly.
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6/14/26
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More than 50 veterans gathered at Carmel VFW Post 1374 on Tuesday, June 9, for a Veterans Advisory Council meeting hosted by state Sen. Pete Harckham, where discussion focused on state funding, veterans benefits and services available to former...
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6/12/26
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A three-vehicle crash near several Mahopac schools Tuesday afternoon, June 9, left one person injured, brought down utility wires and forced the closure of a busy intersection for several hours.
According to the Carmel Police Department,...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 6/10/26 |
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Putnam County law enforcement agencies and the county Probation Department have launched a summer enforcement initiative targeting convicted drunk drivers who violate New York’s ignition interlock requirements.
The program, funded through...
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6/10/26
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