Month: July 2017

Obituary, Michael ‘Mikey’ Zemsky

  Michael ‘Mikey’ Zemsky, a lifelong Putnam Lake resident, died suddenly unexpectedly on July 20, 2017. He was 37 years old. Mike was born on April 20, 1980 in Carmel, NY, son to Henry P. Zemsky of Putnam Lake, NY…

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Putnam Sheriff Smith in Hospital

  Putnam Sheriff Smith in Hospital –EXPECTS TO BE BACK TO WORK SOON– In response to inquiries from the public and media, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is providing this information concerning the hospitalization of Sheriff Donald B. Smith. This past Saturday, July 22nd, the Sheriff attended…

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NYC, NY pair arrested for possessing Counterfeit U.S. Currency, Cocaine, Marihuana and illegal Fireworks.

  NYC, NY pair arrested for possessing Counterfeit U.S. Currency, Cocaine, Marihuana and illegal Fireworks.    NEW YORK STATE POLICE   Major Joseph W. Dodd  Troop T Commander     PRESS RELEASE Johnson                …

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**UPDATED TO INCLUDE NAMES** State Police investigate fatal collision in Livingston

  **UPDATED TO INCLUDE NAMES** State Police investigate fatal collision in Livingston NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Livingston, New York – On July 19, 2017 at approximately 6:50 a.m, New York State Police from…

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DEC Seeks Participants for Summer Wild Turkey Survey

  DEC Seeks Participants for Summer Wild Turkey Survey Citizen Scientists Help DEC Gauge Turkey Population New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged New Yorkers to participate in a survey for wild turkeys and…

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Obituary, Mary G. Mulkins

  Mary G. Mulkins, 93, of Pawling, NY passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at her home in Pawling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell P. Mulkins, Sr. in 1998.   She is survived by 5 children,…

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Obituary, Nora Rita Gallo

STORMVILLE – Nora Rita Gallo, an area resident since 1960 and formerly of Buckhannon, WV, died on July 24, 2017 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Buckhannon, WV on August 25, 1934, she was the daughter of Lillie Eskew….

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Obituary, Louise Thebault McDermott

    Brooklyn – Born in Flatlands, Brooklyn, NY to Charles Thebault and Kjersten Petersen Thebault, she attended elementary school (class valedictorian), high school, and Brooklyn College where she earned a degree in economics. Member of the Flatlands Dutch Reformed…

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Obituary, Ruth A. Fullerton

  Millerton – Ruth A. Fullerton, 58, a forty year resident of Millerton, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at her home in Millerton. Mrs. Fullerton worked for Trotta’s Supermarket in the meat department for several years and in…

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Dutchess County Named One of Nation’s Best for Technology Use & Innovation

  Dutchess County Named One of Nation’s Best for Technology Use & Innovation Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Government has once again been ranked among the nation’s best in the Digital Counties Survey, for its use of technology to improve services and boost…

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Dutchess County to Host 5th Annual Special Needs Picnic

  Dutchess County to Host 5th Annual Special Needs Picnic Carnival theme, new attractions highlight Aug. 15th event at Freedom Park Poughkeepsie, NY… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro invites children with special needs, their families and support agencies to the County’s fifth…

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Be-A-Better-Gardener – Growing up

  Be-A-Better-Gardener – Growing up  Growing up: a clematis clambering up a dogwood (Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’)    By Thomas Christopher   In my personal life, I have found growing up to be not nearly as much fun as I had expected.  Yes, I can…

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Ryan Curley of Millbrook  and Ryan Smith of Holmes Graduate from Hofstra University

  News from Hofstra University   Ryan Curley of Millbrook  and Ryan Smith of Holmes Graduate from Hofstra University HEMPSTEAD, NY (07/24/2017)– About 2,100 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate or law degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 21-22, 2017…

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New Putnam Sheriff’s Office Motorcycle Dedicated to Memory of Mark R. Gilmore

  New Putnam Sheriff’s Office Motorcycle Dedicated to Memory of Mark R. Gilmore –CYCLE WITH COMMEMORATIVE MARKINGS UNVEILED AT FUNDRAISER FOR  FAMILY OF DECEASED NARCO HEAD AND FOR DEPUTY BATTLING CANCER– Deputy William Verrastro (left) and Deputy Anthony Tolve (right), members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Motorcycle Unit, with new motorcycle dedicated to the memory…

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