Mt. Kisco, NY
Schools
COVID-19: These Hudson Valley School Districts Had Most Cases This Fall COVID-19: These Hudson Valley School Districts Had Most Cases This Fall
Covid-19: These Hudson Valley School Districts Had Most Cases This Fall With students set to return to the classroom - whether fully in-person or partially remote - this week, school districts will once again come face to face with the COVID-19 pandemic they battled for four months. In New York, the state has been monitoring school districts’ progress in combating the virus, posting daily data updates on how many teachers, staff members, and students have tested positive for COVID-19 since classes resumed in September. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, the state launched the New York State COVID-19 Schools “Report Card,” which requires districts to send data to the Depart…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
News
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town Putnam saw nearly 400 new COVID-19 cases confirmed across the county in the last week, according to brand-new data released by the county's Department of Health on Monday, Dec. 28. A total of 398 new cases in the latest data released by the Department of Health, bringing the total to 4,533 cases out of 104,368 COVID-19 tests administered since the virus started spreading in early March. There are currently 16 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Putnam, and the county is monitoring 277 active cases.  A total of 66 virus-related deaths have been reported in Putnam, with no new deaths the …

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by Joe Lombardi
Mahopac, NY
News
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town There were no new COVID-19-related deaths were reported last week in Putnam, which also saw nearly 500 new cases confirmed across the county as the virus surges. Putnam County officials reported 468 new cases in the latest data released by the Department of Health, bringing the total to 4,137 cases out of 98,683 COVID-19 tests administered since the virus started spreading in early March. There are currently 24 COVID-19 patients hospitalized, and the county is monitoring 265 active cases. A total of 66 virus-related deaths have been reported in Putnam, the same as the last COVID-19 update f…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
News
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town Two new COVID-19-related deaths were reported last week in Putnam, which also saw more than 500 new cases confirmed across the county as the virus surges. Putnam County officials reported 507 new cases in the latest data released by the Department of Health, bringing the total to 3,671 cases out of 92,281 COVID-19 tests administered since the virus started spreading in early March. There are currently 15 COVID-19 patients hospitalized, and the county is monitoring 203 active cases. A total of 66 virus-related deaths have been reported in Putnam, up two from the last COVID-19 update from the…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
News
COVID-19: Positive-Test Rate Dramatically Rises In Putnam County; Breakdown By Town COVID-19: Positive-Test Rate Dramatically Rises In Putnam County; Breakdown By Town
Covid-19: Positive-Test Rate Dramatically Rises In Putnam County; Breakdown By Town Putnam County is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 infections that hasn't been seen since the virus first began surging through the region in early March. During the 37-day stretch between Thanksgiving and the beginning of the new year, Putnam is experiencing a spike in new cases as the infection rate for those taking COVID-19 tests in the county continues to climb. In response, the county Department of Health issued an alert cautioning of the spike in cases. "Positivity rates of COVID-19 have continued to increase in Putnam County. During the holiday season, it is important to have celebra…

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by Zak Failla
Lewisboro, NY
Obituaries
Westchester County Office For The Aging Hall-Of-Famer Marie C. Williams, 92 Westchester County Office For The Aging Hall-Of-Famer Marie C. Williams, 92
Westchester County Office For The Aging Hall-Of-Famer Marie C. Williams, 92 Longtime Lake Oscaleta resident Marie Williams was a tireless asset to the South Salem community. For many years she was the treasurer of the Lake Oscaleta Association and for over 40 years she was an active member of her beloved Lewisboro Seniors. She served as Vice President and Treasurer and helped plan trips, parties and events. Marie and her husband Bob volunteered every year for the Lewisboro Library Fair. Marie would stand proudly at her Attic Treasures booth that she would meticulously display and price. Marie and her twin brother were born in 1928 in New York City. Her father w…

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by Daily Voice
Mahopac, NY
News
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Community There have been nearly 300 new positive COVID-19 cases reported last week in Putnam, bringing the total to more than 2,700, with four new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. A total of 82,446 COVID tests have been administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 2,465 positive cases (279 new), the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown of the numbers. There have been 64 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began nine months ago. The county is currently monitoring 167 active COVID-19 cases, and 2,555 Putnam residents are no longer isola…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
News
COVID: Putnam County Wants State To Provide Breakdown By Zip Code COVID: Putnam County Wants State To Provide Breakdown By Zip Code
COVID: Putnam County Wants State To Provide Breakdown By Zip Code Putnam County is calling on more detailed COVID-19 data from the state as new cases of the virus surge across the country during the holiday season. With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and more holidays fast approaching, county officials issued an alert cautioning families to modify plans to help curtail the spread of the virus. Officials are also working with New York State health officials to get more information to residents, businesses, and schools, broken down by zip code. Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell noted that with more areas in the Hudson Valley and New York being d…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
News
COVID-19: Here's Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town There have been nearly 400 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last two weeks in Putnam, bringing the total to more than 2,400, with four new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. A total of 73,896 COVID tests have been administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 2,465 positive cases (398 new), the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown of the numbers. There have been 64 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began eight months ago. The county is currently monitoring 160 active COVID-19 cases, and 2,305 Putnam residents are no…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing $180K Nabbed At Taconic Parkway Work Zone Man Wanted For Stealing $180K Nabbed At Taconic Parkway Work Zone
Man Wanted For Stealing $180K Nabbed At Taconic Parkway Work Zone A man wanted for stealing $180,000 has been arrested during a traffic stop at a work zone in the area. Joshua C. Allen, 19, of Brooklyn, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 17 on the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam County as a fugitive from justice out of Bossier, Louisiana, said State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. Allen was stopped around 11:20 a.m., in a 2016 Nissan Altima for a vehicle and traffic law infraction committed in a work zone on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Putnam Valley, Hicks said. An investigation discovered Allen had an active felony warrant from Louisiana for allegedly …

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing $274 Worth Of Items From Macy's In Northern Westchester Man Accused Of Stealing $274 Worth Of Items From Macy's In Northern Westchester
Man Accused Of Stealing $274 Worth Of Items From Macy's In Northern Westchester A local man was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $250 worth of merchandise a Northern Westchester Macy's. Lidia Fuego, 46, of Putnam Valley, was arrested on Monday, Nov. 9, after Yorktown Police responded to the Macy's at the Jefferson Valley Mall for a report of past theft, said the Yorktown Police. Following an investigation, police found that Fuego allegedly stole assorted merchandise from the store worth $274.49, police said. Fuego was charged with petit larceny and released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, Nov. 24. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Mahopac, NY
News
COVID-19: Putnam Sees Spike In Cases Over Two Weeks; Breakdown By Town COVID-19: Putnam Sees Spike In Cases Over Two Weeks; Breakdown By Town
Covid-19: Putnam Sees Spike In Cases Over Two Weeks; Breakdown By Town There have been nearly 400 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last two weeks in Putnam, bringing the total to more than 2,400, with four new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. A total of 73,896 COVID tests have been administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 2,465 positive cases (398 new), the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown on Friday, Nov. 20. There have been 64 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began eight months ago. The county is currently monitoring 160 active COVID-19 cases, and 2,305 Putnam residents ar…

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by Zak Failla