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Members of Mahopac and Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Departments salute as the flag is lowered to half staff.

Mahopac gathers to honor 9/11 heroes and victims 25 years later

The Mahopac community gathered at the Mahopac firehouse to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The ceremony took place in the department’s 9/11 Memorial Garden and included prayers, tributes to Putnam County... more

9/15/26

Putnam urges residents to prepare before emergencies strike

Recent winter storms and flash flooding have provided reminders of how quickly emergencies can disrupt life in Putnam County, prompting health and emergency management officials to urge residents to prepare before the next crisis... more

9/13/26

The county's push for vaccines comes amid renewed concern about measles and declining vaccination rates in some parts of the country.&nbsp;

Putnam Health Dept. schedules public flu vaccine clinics

With students back in school and flu season approaching, the Putnam County Department of Health has scheduled three public flu vaccination clinics this fall while reminding parents to make sure children are up to date on required... more

9/12/26

The Carmel Recreation and Parks Department 2026 Fall Concert Series returns to Chamber Park on Saturday Sept. 12.

Things to do in Mahopac Sept. 12-20

San Gennaro, fall concerts, the nearby Grange Fair and more are on the local calendar this week. Fall concert series returns to Chamber ParkThe Carmel Recreation and Parks Department 2026 Fall Concert Series at Chamber Park kicks off on Saturday,... more

9/11/26

The largest portions of the funding have been set aside for agricultural conservation and lake and watershed projects.&nbsp;

Putnam Soil & Water launches $180K conservation grant program

The Putnam County Soil & Water Conservation District has launched a new grant program offering $180,000 to support conservation projects throughout the county. Applications for the district’s first Conservation Grant Program opened... more

9/5/26

Putnam seeks public input on climate resilience plan

Putnam County officials are asking residents to weigh in on a proposed plan designed to help local communities prepare for flooding, extreme heat, severe storms and other climate-related hazards. The county has released the final draft... more

BY BOB DUMAS | 8/28/26

Santos Vasquez-Ramirez is led from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department following his arraignment in December.

Man gets 21 years to life for cab driver’s murder

A 28-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday, Aug. 26, to 21 years to life in state prison for the murder of a cab driver whose body was found in the Croton Falls Reservoir last December. Santos Vasquez Ramirez was sentenced Aug. 26 by Putnam... more

BY HALSTON MEDIA STAFF | 8/26/26

United for the Troops and its volunteers are looking for a new home.,

United for the Troops needs help finding a new home

United for the Troops (UFT), the local charity that sends care packages to American soldiers overseas, is looking for a new home. After nearly 20 years at 34 Gleneida Avenue in Carmel Hamlet, a property owned by Putnam County, the... more

BY BOB DUMAS | 8/22/26

Architect Joel Greenberg goes over the plan with the Planning Board at its Aug. 13 meeting.

Putnam Housing Corp. apartment plan to have public hearing

A proposal to convert the Putnam County Housing Corp.’s former Carmel offices into three affordable, handicapped-accessible apartments is headed to a public hearing after securing the zoning variances needed for the project. The Carmel... more

BY BOB DUMAS | 8/20/26

Flock Safety cameras, like this one photographed in Colorado, have spurred privacy concerns.

Putnam law enforcement: Our cameras aren't Flock

Putnam County law enforcement officials are seeking to clarify how the county's license plate reader system operates amid national scrutiny of similar technology, emphasizing that the locally controlled network is not connected to the commercial... more

8/17/26

From left, Director of Mental Health Paul Tang, County Executive Kevin Byrne, and Dana Touponse, coordinator for the Office for Individuals with Disabilities

Sensory-friendly movie screenings return to Carmel

Sensory-friendly movie screenings have returned to Carmel, offering individuals with disabilities and their families a more accommodating way to enjoy a trip to the theater. Putnam County’s Office for Individuals with Disabilities and... more

8/13/26

The show will feature works inspired by dreams, fantasy, whimsy, and surrealism.

Putnam Arts Council seeks artists for ‘Dreamscapes’ exhibit

The Putnam Arts Council (PAC) is seeking submissions for “Dreamscapes and Fantasies: Surreal, Imaginative, Whimsical,” a juried exhibition opening next month at the Belle Levine Art Center in Mahopac. The exhibition will run Sept. 12-27 at... more

8/10/26

Things to do in and around Mahopac Aug. 7 and beyond

Back-to-School Supplies DriveAssemblyman Matt Slater, in partnership with the Putnam Community Action Partnership, is collecting new backpacks and $25 gift cards to Staples, Target or Walmart to help local students prepare for the upcoming school... more

BY HALSTON MEDIA STAFF | 8/6/26

Yorktown Police Sgt. Michael Tillistrand, Lt. Matthew Racioppo and Police Officer Guillermo Lizarzaburu; Deputy Gregory Corvino of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office; Toni and Aiden Stewart; and Mark G. Siliato, a retired NYPD Highway Patrol officer and volunteer with the Til Valhalla Project.

Yorktown family receives memorial plaque honoring 9/11 responder

A Yorktown Heights family recently received a memorial plaque honoring Timothy J. Stewart, a retired New York City police detective and 9/11 first responder whose life was dedicated to service. more

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor | 8/3/26

When first responders arrived, they found floodwaters had surrounded the home and cut off all access, leaving the residents unable to evacuate safely

Mahopac Falls Dive Team assists in flood rescue of trapped family

The Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department Dive Team was among several emergency agencies that helped rescue a family trapped by fast-moving floodwaters Wednesday morning, July 29, after heavy rain inundated a home in the town of... more

BY BOB DUMAS | 7/30/26

&nbsp;The Putnam County Wine &amp; Music Festival will return to Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park in&nbsp;Carmel on Aug. 22-23.

Putnam County Wine & Music Festival to return in August

The Putnam County Wine & Music Festival will return to Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel on Aug. 22-23, marking its 15th year with an expanded lineup of live entertainment, food, beverage tastings and family... more

7/29/26

One of the issues that the Health Department continues to focus on is access to healthcare.

Putnam’s Community Health Improvement Plan is complete

After nearly six months of preparation and discussions with community members, a plan to improve the health of Putnam County residents has been completed. It was posted on the health department... more

7/24/26

Architect Joel Greenberg, and Suzanne Brought, executive director of the Putnam County Housing Corporation, address the Planning Board.

Affordable housing project cleared to move on to ZBA

A proposal to convert the Putnam Housing Corp.'s former Carmel offices into three affordable, handicapped-accessible apartments cleared its latest hurdle before the Planning Board last week, but not before applicants faced pointed questioning and... more

7/20/26

Canadian wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory for Putnam County

Smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires is expected to continue affecting the Lower Hudson Valley through Thursday, prompting state officials to issue an Air Quality Health Advisory for Putnam County and surrounding areas. The New York State... more

7/15/26

Triple-digit heat is expected this week.

Mahopac, Reed libraries to serve as cooling centers

The Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services is advising residents to take precautions as dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected across the region through Wednesday evening. Heat index values are expected to exceed 100... more

BY THE PUTNAM COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE

PRESS RELEASE | 7/14/26