Mahopac-Falls News

Detectives have charged a Mahopac man with felony arson in a car fire last year that spread to and damaged a nearby house, Carmel police said today.

Putnam County prides itself on its 196-year history and promotes tourism by touting its Revolutionary War roots.

MAHOPAC FALLS - Three fire departments battled a late night fire that heavily damaged an Orchard Road home last night. via Journal News

“The lights were still off so my husband started picking up rocks and throwing them at their windows, hoping that their dogs would bark.”

MAHOPAC FALLS - When Rebecca Reilly looked out of the window of her family's Orchard Drive home Tuesday night and saw flames, she initially thought it was a neighbor enjoying the fire pit in their yard. via Journal News

“There's not enough attention paid and resources dedicated by government to give family members what they need to get the job done.”

Helping aunt can cost kids benefits - Lower Hudson Valley Jounral News Susan Elan May 3 Offers of financial aid, food, clothing, toys and free babysitting have flowed in from readers touched by the struggle of ... via NC Mental Hope News

With all the attention Mahopac gets from its pricey lakeshore homes, award-winning school district and picturesque scenery, it is hard to believe that it is merely a hamlet within the town of Carmel. via Journal News

“I have open cases to get my children back. I can't jeopardize that.”

Danielle Dagnone, 30, leads the harried life of a single, working mother of three. via The Patent Trader

By Jerry Gleeson The Journal News * April 17, 2008 Jobless rates among residents of the Lower Hudson Valley last month were sharply higher year over year, but the region saw 5,500 jobs added in that period, a 1 ... via The Patent Trader

“Even where there is still some snow on the ground, vegetation in any areas without snow will quickly dry and become flammable.”

Several local fire companies responded to a junk fire at Bornt Salvage Thursday, one of several fires recently which point out fire danger caused be dry weather in the area. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“It's a difficult [job], but Tom is a very good leader for his teachers and students”

' Boulevard Elementary School Principal Thomas Komp claims he does not deserve the award for 2008 Elementary Principal of the Year. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

Lynette Bryan, manager of student enrichment services for Broome-Tioga BOCES, has been selected as the recipient for the 2008 Leadership and Support Award by the School Administrators Association of New York ... via Press & Sun-Bulletin

“Going into the Oddo match I guess I had a losing attitude, but when I saw how well I did against him, that's when I started picking it up. I couldn't let the opportunity pass.”

Before leaving for the New York State Public High School Wrestling Championships, Andrew Lenzi made a confident comment to Fordham Prep coach Dave Obiesie. via Journal News

MAHOPAC - Pat Farina scored on a ground ball to third base with one out in the seventh inning to lead Mahopac to a 3-2 victory over Kennedy today at Mahopac Falls School. via Journal News

School districts in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam received additional money in state aid after lawmakers passed a final budget on April 9. Overall, Westchester and Putnam counties received 9 percent ... via The Journal News

“No hospital in New York State has made that list. I'm talking about the biggies, New York Presbyterian, Mount Sinai, no hospital has made that list because of those indicators”

"Our goal is for Vassar Brothers Medical Center to become a federal top 100 hospital, the first for New York, and we will achieve it soon," said hospital President and CEO Dr. via Mid-Hudson News

For the sixth time in eight months, a Putnam County resident has struck Lotto gold - winning a prize of at least $1 million in a county that touts itself as the place where the country begins. via The Patent Trader

“I can clearly say without this benefit, we could not stay in business in Mount Vernon, let alone in business”

By Jerry Gleeson The Journal News * March 29, 2008 More than four dozen businesses in Yonkers and Mount Vernon could face the loss of future tax benefits to which they're entitled in New York's Empire Zone ... via The Journal News

“We encourage local citizens and government representatives, plus the members of the state's hundreds of trail groups, to attend these meetings and help shape a vision for trails in New York State.”

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash announced today that the agency will hold a series of five public workshops across the state on the topic of trail ... via Empire State News

Lookee what we have here: Images, finally, of the 38-story condo BFC Partners is building at 150 Myrtle . via Brownstoner

Pick up The Journal News this weekend for a special report on the Greater New York Wine & Food Festival, including aguide to the parties, tastings, chefs demos and wine seminars April 4, 5 and 6 at the ... via The Patent Trader