The Putnam County News

02/07/2024

DSiena College Dean's List, Spring 2024
LOUDONVILLE, NY (07/02/2024)-- Siena College names students to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester.

Ashley Bavis of Millbrook (12545)

Jennifer Gerace of Holmes (12531)

Keira Musial of Patterson (12563)

Jonah O'Hearn of Pleasant Valley (12569)

Emily Sedor of Wingdale (12594)

Founded in 1937, Siena College is a private, Catholic Franciscan, residential, liberal arts college with a student body of about 3,000. Siena College offers 43 degree programs, 80+ minors and certificate programs, and professional curricula in teacher preparation/education, pre-medical, pre-law and social work. A student-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, average class size of 21, rigorous academics, Division I athletics, intramural sports and widespread service and advocacy experiences nurture each student's personal growth while providing the education for a lifetime.

27/06/2024

On Saturday, July 6th, the Patterson Recreation Center will be the venue for a family-friendly "All-American" concert by the Southern Dutchess Concert Band and sponsored by The Duffle Bag and the Town of Patterson. The concert starts at 6 p.m. and admission is Free.
The 75-piece Southern Dutchess Concert Band will be performing a selection of show tunes, popular standards, marches, light classical and wind ensemble music. Highlights will include selections from the Broadway musical "Fiddler on the Roof", Leroy Anderson's "The Syncopated Clock", a selection of Frank Sinatra's greatest hits, and a salute to the Armed Forces. The Southern Dutchess Concert Band consists of woodwind, brass and percussion musicians from southern Dutchess County and surrounding areas.
This concert will be held in the Patterson Recreation Center, which is a wonderful venue for a summertime concert. The concert will be held regardless of the weather, so come and enjoy the amenities of air conditioning, convenient parking and handicapped accessibility.
The Patterson Recreation Center is located at 65 Front Street in Patterson, off Route 311 just down from the Patterson Train Station.

25/06/2024

New York Army National Guard Promotions
LATHAM, NY (06/25/2024)-- Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Tyler Johnson from Poughquag (zip code 12570), N.Y., and assigned to the 133rd Quartermaster Company, received a promotion May 2, 2024 to the rank of staff sergeant.

Thomas Rufino from Patterson (zip code 12563), N.Y., and assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, received a promotion May 2, 2024 to the rank of staff sergeant.

Jesse Simonetty from Poughquag (zip code 12570), N.Y., and assigned to the Company A, 42nd Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, received a promotion May 17, 2024 to the rank of sergeant.

Army National Guard promotions are based on a Soldier's overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential.

These promotions recognize the best qualified Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

Army National Guard Citizen Soldiers who serve our state and nation are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits (from the state and federal government), travel across the globe, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance and contributions towards retirement programs similar to a 401(k).

For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com

The New York National Guard (New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs) is the state's executive agency responsible to the Governor for managing New York's Military Forces, which consists of nearly 20,000 members of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the New York Naval Militia and the New York Guard.

The National Guard is more than just a job. As a Guard Soldier you'll respond when disaster strikes at home. You'll also answer the call when your country needs you around the world. This is our unique dual mission–serving both community and country. Make it your mission today.

19/06/2024

Sheriff Kevin J. McConville reports the discovery of a mortar shell on a property in the Town of Philipstown.

On June 17, 2024, at approximately 10:50 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Juniper Hill Road. The caller, who was doing excavation work at a property, located what was believed to be a type of unexploded mortar shell under some rocks as he was clearing the property. The deputy removed all construction workers from the area and called for additional resources to remove the device.

The Westchester County Police Hazardous Devices Unit members arrived on the scene and were able to remove the device safely. It was determined to be an inert military-grade mortar round from the 1950s and appeared to be in the location for an extended period of time. The area was checked for other devices, and none were located.

16/06/2024

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13/06/2024

Area SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President’s List Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on June 13, 2024 Posted in Beekman, Education, News, Patterson, Washington Area SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President’s List POTSDAM, NY (06/11/2024)– The State University of New York at Potsdam rece...

13/06/2024

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY SPRING GRADS LIST Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on June 13, 2024 Posted in Education, News, Patterson AMES, Iowa (June 4, 2024) – More than 4,450 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies wer...

11/06/2024

Iowa State University announces spring 2024 Dean’s List Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on June 11, 2024 Posted in Education, News, Patterson Iowa State University announces spring 2024 Dean’s List AMES, Iowa (June 11, 2024) – More than 10,600 Iowa State University students have been re...

11/06/2024

Centenary University Announces Dean’s List Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on June 11, 2024 Posted in Education, News, Patterson Centenary University Announces Dean’s List New York residents achieve honor for the Spring 2024 semester   HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., June 11, 2024—Centenary Univer...

10/06/2024

Riley Damiano of Patterson Graduates from Rhodes College Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on June 10, 2024 Posted in Education, News, Patterson Riley Damiano of Patterson Graduates from Rhodes College MEMPHIS, TN (06/10/2024)– Riley Damiano of Patterson, New York, has graduated from Rhodes C...

30/05/2024

Patterson Resident Christian Michael Morey Graduates from DeSales University Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on May 30, 2024 Posted in Education, News, Pawling Patterson Resident Christian Michael Morey Graduates from DeSales University CENTER VALLEY, PA (05/29/2024)– On Saturday, May 18, C...

28/05/2024

23/05/2024

Colby Opromolla of Patterson, NY, Awarded Degree at Wilkes University Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on May 23, 2024 Posted in Education, News, Patterson Colby Opromolla of Patterson, NY, Awarded Degree at Wilkes University WILKES-BARRE, PA (05/22/2024)– Colby Opromolla of Patterson, NY, r...

17/05/2024

Students Receive Susan Sutton Smith Award for Academic Excellence Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on May 17, 2024 Posted in Dover, Education, News, Patterson Students Receive Susan Sutton Smith Award for Academic Excellence ONEONTA, NY (04/10/2024)– A total of 206 SUNY Oneonta students were...

09/05/2024

Belmont University Announces Spring 2024 Deans List Honorees Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on May 9, 2024 Posted in Beekman, Education, News, Patterson Belmont University Announces Spring 2024 Deans List Honorees NASHVILLE, TN (05/09/2024)– Belmont University recently released the Dean’...

07/05/2024

Joseph Mascetta of Patterson honored at leadership banquet Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on May 7, 2024 Posted in News, Patterson Joseph Mascetta of Patterson honored at leadership banquet CORTLAND, NY (05/07/2024)– Joseph Mascetta, of Patterson, NY, was one of 49 SUNY Cortland students h...

20/04/2024

Sgt. Richard Gurniak, 57, of the Brewster Police Department collapsed after finishing his shift this morning. Despite immediate assistance from fellow officers and members of the Putnam Sheriff’s Office, he could not be revived. He passed away at Putnam Hospital due to a heart attack. Sergeant Gurniak was a retired NYPD member who had been with the Brewster force for two years.

Sheriff Kevin J. McConville and the members of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office express their deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and the entire Brewster community, especially the Brewster Police Department. We are profoundly affected by the sudden loss of a dedicated and respected officer. Sgt. Gurniak’s memory will endure through the legacy of his service and the impact he made on those he worked alongside and protected.

18/04/2024

Sarah Luby of Patterson Inducted Into Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on April 18, 2024 Posted in Education, News, Patterson Sarah Luby of Patterson Inducted Into Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society ONEONTA, NY (04/18/2024)– Sarah Luby, of Patterson, NY, was one of 4...

08/04/2024

Obituary, Elizabeth (Libby) A. Pulver Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on April 8, 2024 Posted in News, Patterson, Pawling Elizabeth (Libby) A. Pulver passed away in Pompano Beach, FL, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her husband, Morgan J. Pulver, Jr. Born i...

01/04/2024

21/03/2024

Presley Damiano of Patterson, New York, earned a place on Furman University’s dean’s list for the 2023 fall semester Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on March 21, 2024 Posted in Education, News, Patterson GREENVILLE, S.C. (March 20, 2024) – Presley Damiano of Patterson, New York, earned ...

15/03/2024

ECOs pull over dump truck suspected of illegal dumping in Patterson Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on March 15, 2024 Posted in News, Patterson, Pawling, Police Blotter To Catch a Dumper – Putnam County On March 4, ECOs Franz and Schuck observed dump trucks entering a property carrying what...

07/03/2024

Putnam County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville reports the arrest of Zhenxiu Lu, age 39, of Brewster, NY.

In January 2024, an investigator assigned to the Sheriff's Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU) developed information that The To***co House of Zhang, 1878 State Route 6, in the Town of Carmel, was selling psilocybin mushroom products. The investigator made three purchases of psilocybin mushrooms from Zhenxiu Lu at the location.

On March 4, 2024, Narcotics Enforcement Unit members took Mr. Lu into custody before executing a search warrant at his residence in the Town of Southeast. As a result of the search warrant, NEU members seized approximately $53,000 in US Currency from the residence, along with business and drug records. Members of the office also executed a search warrant at the business in the Town of Carmel. That search resulted in the seizure of US Currency, a large amount of psilocybin mushrooms, and ma*****na products.

Lu was arraigned by the Honorable Judge Miller of the Town of Carmel Court on three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree: violations of NYS Penal Law sections 220.06 subsection 1 and 220.31, Class D felonies. He was released on his own recognizance, pending a future court date. The Town of Carmel Code Enforcement Officer was notified and will take the appropriate action regarding the illegal business activities.

28/02/2024

UAlbany Announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on February 28, 2024 Posted in Beekman, Education, News, Patterson, Pawling UAlbany Announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List   ALBANY, NY (02/28/2024)– The Dean’s List at the University at Albany recognizes the outstandin...

25/02/2024

Hartwick College Fall 2023 Dean’s List Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on February 25, 2024 Posted in Amenia, Education, News, Patterson, Pleasant Valley, Washington Hartwick College Fall 2023 Dean’s List   ONEONTA, NY (02/02/2024)– Hartwick College congratulates over 400 students who ...

21/02/2024

Local residents named to RIT Dean’s List Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on February 21, 2024 Posted in Clinton, Dover, Education, News, Patterson, Pawling, Pine Plains, Washington Local residents named to RIT Dean’s List ROCHESTER, NY (02/20/2024)– The following students were named to ...

15/02/2024

More than 1,300 students make Fall 2023 President’s List at Coastal Carolina University Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on February 15, 2024 Posted in Beekman, Education, News, Patterson More than 1,300 students make Fall 2023 President’s List at Coastal Carolina University CONWAY, SC (02...

15/02/2024

Emerson College Students Earn Dean’s List for Fall 2023 Semester Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on February 15, 2024 Posted in Education, News, Patterson, Pawling Emerson College Students Earn Dean’s List for Fall 2023 Semester BOSTON, MA (02/15/2024)– The following students are named ...

13/02/2024

Local students named to University at Buffalo’s fall 2023 dean’s list Posted by Harlem Valley News Posted on February 13, 2024 Posted in Beekman, Education, News, Patterson, Pawling, Pleasant Valley Local students named to University at Buffalo’s fall 2023 dean’s list BUFFALO, NY (02/06/2...

12/02/2024

Putnam County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville reports an investigation into a burglary of a pharmacy in the Town of Southeast.

On February 12, 2024, at approximately 3:45 am, Deputies were dispatched to the JNR Pharmacy for a commercial burglar alarm activation. Upon arrival, it was determined that the front glass door was smashed and that unknown suspect(s) had entered the building but fled before the deputy's arrival. The owner was contacted and is in the process of determining the amount and type of loss.

Sheriff's Deputies and Investigators are looking into this case and working with other law enforcement agencies to determine whether it is related to other pharmacy burglaries that have occurred recently in the area.