ShopRite associates get into the spirit during the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile event in Mount Kisco in June. From left are: Grace Richards, Inder Signh, Nick Valdez, and Devlin Plass.

Relish the moment

It was the best of times, it was the wurst of times. To the delight of hot dog fans young and old, Oscar Mayer’s famed Wienermobile rolled into the parking lot at ShopRite on North Bedford Road in Mount Kisco in June. The event featured fun,...
The scholarship winners pose with members of the Italian American Club

Italian American Club awards scholarships

The Italian American Club of Mahopac has awarded three MHS seniors with $500 scholarships At its June and July general membership meetings the club presented checks to the three students. Besides the s scholarships, the students also received...
The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store is among the films scheduled as part of Mahopac Library's Anime series.

A packed July calendar awaits for Mahopac Library patrons

MAHOPAC, N.Y.—Mahopac Library’s July offerings include multiple programs for adults and teens, live music, a documentary screening, trivia, and more. Unless otherwise noted, register at mahopaclibrary.org or call (845) 628-2009 ext. 100. 30-Day...
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NORTH SALEM, NY -- When you participate in Friends of Karen’s Back-to-School program, you give parents, consumed with caring for their critically ill child, peace of mind knowing their children will be ready for the new school year. You’ll relieve...
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Floral Adventures: Open call to artists for summer-themed show with awards

Floral Adventures aims to capture the dynamic relationship between nature and creativity. Artists are invited to interpret this theme in innovative ways—whether through realistic representations, abstract interpretations or conceptual...

Police and Fire

Police STOP-DWI efforts kick in for 4th of July

CARMEL, N.Y. – Putnam County police agencies and STOP-DWI coordinators will participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving this Fourth of July weekend.The …

Courtroom named after Mahopac’s Judge Reitz

CARMEL, N.Y. – County Executive Kevin Byrne and state Sen. Peter Harckham welcomed the naming of the James F. Reitz Memorial Courtroom at the Putnam County Supreme and County Court on …

Mahopac woman and boyfriend face weapon charges

SOUTHEAST, N.Y.- Police say that a Michigan man and his Mahopac girlfriend were arrested earlier this month and are now facing weapon and larceny charges.In a statement from the Putnam County …

Mahopac and Croton Falls fire companies battle blaze in Southeast

SOUTHEAST, N.Y. - Multiple fire companies raced to the scene of an inferno at an apartment building on June 11 in an incident that saw one of the residents arrested on arson charges. Members of …
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Town of Carmel officials are considering revisions to the zoning code after changes made in the Comprehensive Master Plan put some previously approved projects in peril.

Town looks to remedy problem caused by new zoning code

The Town Board adopted its revamped zoning code last March, a project that had been in the works for seven years, but it recently realized that the revised ordinance created some unintended consequences and is now looking to pass an amendment that...

Town leaders frustrated over yet another Swan Cove delay

Just as plans for the municipal parking lot and pocket park for the long-awaited Swan Cove project were about to go out to bid this month, another obstacle has been thrown in the town’s path...

Mahopac ranked among 'Best Communities' for music education

The Mahopac Central School District has been named a 2025 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation for the fifth consecutive year. The prestigious honor is awarded to school districts...
Opinion

Bonus or loophole?

In my previous column, I discussed how the Overlay Law gives a developer a significant density bonus, a.k.a. more units or building square footage, in exchange for constructing or paying for a town infrastructure improvement, like the Navajo...

Raising a glass to Ridgefield

"I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." - John Burroughs (American Naturalist)Nature and beer have long made for a perfect pairing. It’s no surprise that …

This Independence Day, let’s celebrate America - and salute the real 1%

Dear Editor, As we celebrate the birth of our great nation this July 4th, the North Salem Republican Town Committee would like to take a moment to honor a group of Americans who too often go …
Government

Byrne’s 'Talking in Putnam Libraries' begins this month

CARMEL, N.Y. - County Executive Kevin Byrne has implemented a new initiative designed to raise awareness about the county’s public libraries with series of public events where Byrne will …

Carmel Republicans head to the polls

CARMEL,  N.Y. — Registered Republicans will head to the polls on Tuesday (June 24) to choose candidates for the Town Board and supervisor race. Democrats plan to field candidates in the …

Three vie for two Town Board seats in Carmel GOP primary

CARMEL, N.Y.—Republican voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, June 24, to pick their party’s candidates for Carmel Town Board. Three candidates are vying for two seats on the board. The two …
Obituaries
Nathan Sloan
Nathan Sloan, age 100, passed away on June 23, 2025, at the NYS Veterans Home in Montrose, NY. Remembered as an extraordinary father, uncle, and teacher, Nathan was an iconoclast who carved his …
Diana P. Tyler
Diana Piroska Jenney Tyler passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, at her home in Katonah after a four-year battle with cancer. Born on September 21, 1948, in Orinda, California to Dr. Elliot …
John H. Clark
John Harold Clark passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, at the age of 70 after a lengthy illness.John was born February 12, 1955, in Bedford, NY to John W. & Barbara Clark. He is survived by …
Joyce Weisel
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Mary Weisel (nee Murphy) on June 8. Surrounded by the love of her family, she departed peacefully. Born in Trenton, New Jersey on …
Michael J. Hershchuk
Michael J. Hershchuk, 78, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Yorktown Rehab & Nursing Center.Born in Yonkers, NY on May 18, 1947, he was the son of the late Michael and Rose (Delucci) …
Opinion

We shouldn’t ban AI from classrooms

I didn’t set out to write this column. In fact, it was ChatGPT’s idea. What began as a casual inquiry—I had asked it for thoughts on a provocative article I’d just read—quickly became a …

Somers School District’s new bond and budget

Dear Editor,The recent approval by Somers School District voters of a $63.9 million bond for critical infrastructure upgrades, along with a $113.5 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal …

Slater, Harckham announce portion of state highway system to be named in honor of Jake Arcara

YORKTOWN, N.Y. - Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and New York State Sen. Peter Harckham announced today that a portion of the state highway system in Yorktown will be renamed in honor of Jake …

Slater bill to extend Putnam sales tax and share revenue with local governments passes Assembly

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today announced the passage of legislation he sponsored to extend Putnam County’s 1 percent sales tax increase for an additional two years, while also …
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Gnome sweet gnome

I miss my garden. I miss the whole year-round process of planning the new crops of vegetables and types of flowers to grow, buying seeds and plants, lugging giant bags of potting soil, mulch and peat …

Garden Smart: Tend to your garden, tend to yourself

Garden Smart: Tend to your garden, tend to yourself.As the vibrant colors of spring emerge, many eagerly anticipate the gardening season. Preparing for gardening involves more than just selecting …

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New laws that ban smartphones or social media for youth are being introduced across several Western nations.
School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over youth mental health and academic performance
Across the US, parents are leading the charge to limit cellphone use in schools.
Poorly functioning blood vessels lead to the characteristic muscle weakness that so many cancer patients experience.
Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research
Many cancer survivors struggle with muscle weakness, which can be so profound that they may have difficulties walking up a couple of flights of stairs or going shopping for groceries on their own.
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Storm systems, heat waves, bright sunlight, even lightning – for millions of people, weather changes can bring on painful headaches.