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Adored Army Vet, Nonprofit Founder From Hudson Valley Dies At 38: 'Larger-Than-Life' Adored Army Vet, Nonprofit Founder From Hudson Valley Dies At 38: 'Larger-Than-Life'
Adored Army Vet, Nonprofit Founder From Hudson Valley Dies At 38: 'Larger-Than-Life' A beloved US Army veteran from the Hudson Valley who dedicated much of his time and effort toward helping his fellow troops is being remembered for his large personality and ability to form a lasting bond with anyone.  Putnam County resident Luke Rathschmidt of Mahopac died unexpectedly in South Carolina on Saturday, May 18 at the age of 38, according to his obituary.  Born in 1986, Rathschmidt was a proud US Army veteran who served in Iraq in the 82nd Airborne Division.  His time in the military left a lasting impression on him that shaped much of the rest of…
Road Reopens After Large Oil Spill On Stretch Of Busy Hudson Valley Route Road Reopens After Large Oil Spill On Stretch Of Busy Hudson Valley Route
Road Reopens After Large Oil Spill On Stretch Of Busy Hudson Valley Route This story has been updated. A stretch of a busy Hudson Valley road was temporarily closed to traffic following a crash that resulted in a large oil spill, police said. The incident happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, May 15, when a crash occurred on Route 6 in Mahopac between Crane and Washington Roads, Carmel Police announced around 12:15 p.m.  The crash caused a large oil spill that had to be cleaned up by hazmat teams and area fire departments.  No injuries were reported in the incident. Authorities have not yet released more information about the crash. The road was re…
New Eatery To Hold Grand Opening In Hudson Valley New Eatery To Hold Grand Opening In Hudson Valley
New Eatery To Hold Grand Opening In Hudson Valley An all-new tea shop in the Hudson Valley that has already impressed visitors is set to soon celebrate its grand opening. Rowseelee, a bubble tea shop in Putnam County at 600 Route 6 in Mahopac, will hold a grand opening celebration on Friday, May 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The eatery, which has been open since March, serves a variety of bubble, milk, and cold brew teas, as well as matcha and coffee. Those with a sweet tooth can also order desserts like beignets, flavored croissants, ice cream, and lemon bars.  According to the owners, the shop, which also has a location in Cold Sp…
New Eatery Opens For Business In Hudson Valley New Eatery Opens For Business In Hudson Valley
New Eatery Opens For Business In Hudson Valley If you've found yourself craving chicken, an all-new restaurant in the Hudson Valley may be worth checking out. A new Korean-style chicken restaurant in Putnam County, 92 Chicken in Mahopac at 728 Route 6, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 25.  Visitors to the new eatery can order tenders or drumsticks in a variety of flavors, including garlic spicy, curry, and red hot pepper.  Additionally, the restaurant also offers chicken wings, fish and chips, and plenty of sides like french fries, fried calamari, shrimp tempura, dumplings, and shrimp shuma…
Beloved Sergeant, Army Vet From Hudson Valley Dies At 67: 'His Memory Will Continue To Inspire' Beloved Sergeant, Army Vet From Hudson Valley Dies At 67: 'His Memory Will Continue To Inspire'
Beloved Sergeant, Army Vet From Hudson Valley Dies At 67: 'His Memory Will Continue To Inspire' A sheriff's office in the Hudson Valley is mourning the loss of a retired sergeant and Army veteran who always followed his passions while also making time to serve his community.  Putnam County resident Doug MacCrae of Brewster died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17 at the age of 67, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, April 19.  Known for his long career in law enforcement, MacCrae served with the Sheriff's Office as a Deputy and Sergeant for 25 years. He was also a Youth Officer and played a large role in developing Putnam's School Resource Progr…
Man Baits Cops Into Chasing Him, Caught When Engine Seizes In Northern Westchester: Police Man Baits Cops Into Chasing Him, Caught When Engine Seizes In Northern Westchester: Police
Man Baits Cops Into Chasing Him, Caught When Engine Seizes In Northern Westchester: Police An 18-year-old man is facing the music after taunting officers and instigating them into chasing him across multiple counties in the Hudson Valley before he was eventually caught thanks to a seized engine, police said.  The incident happened on Thursday, March 23 around 9 p.m., when two officers from the Carmel Police Department were assigned to a traffic detail at a large gathering in Putnam County on Route 6 in Mahopac.  While the two officers were helping pedestrians and vehicles leave the area, an 18-year-old Northern Westchester man driving a "souped‐up" blue Dodge Challenger…
Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On 'Man V. Food' Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On 'Man V. Food'
Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On 'Man V. Food' A Hudson Valley restaurant is set to be featured on the Cooking Channel's 'Man v. Food,' where host Casey Webb will try popular menu items.  Earlier Report - Breakfast All Day: Area Eatery Draws Rave Reviews For Home Fries, Cannoli Pancakes The show, featuring Putnam County's Countryside Kitchen in Mahopac at 493 Route 6, will air on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 9 p.m., according to the Cooking Channel.  During the episode, Webb will try menu items including the restaurant's famous "Holy Cannoli Pancake" and wings, Cooking Channel officials said.  "Casey Webb's food frenzy …
One Hospitalized Following Two-Car Crash Outside Area Restaurant One Hospitalized Following Two-Car Crash Outside Area Restaurant
One Hospitalized Following Two-Car Crash Outside Area Restaurant One driver was hospitalized, while a second refused medical attention following a two-car crash outside a popular area restaurant, officials said. First responders in Putnam County were dispatched at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 20 to a reported two-car crash in front of the Countryside Kitchen Restaurant on Route 6 in Mahopac. The first responders, from the Mahopac Fire and Carmel Police departments, found the two cars involved in the crash, one of which was stopped in the righthand lane, the other caroming into the nearby wooded area, Mahopac FD spokesman Jack Casey T…
Funeral Services Announced For Longtime Police Officer Killed In Northern Westchester Crash Funeral Services Announced For Longtime Police Officer Killed In Northern Westchester Crash
Funeral Services Announced For Longtime Police Officer Killed In Northern Westchester Crash Funeral arrangements have been announced for a longtime Putnam County Sheriff's deputy who was killed in a double-fatal crash in Northern Westchester. Michael J. Moore, 50, of Mahopac, was killed around 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25 on Route 6N, said Yorktown Police. When police and fire officials arrived on the scene, they found Moore, who was the driver of one of the vehicles, dead. Denise Ryan, 56, also of Mahopac, the driver of the second vehicle, was found injured and transported to Westchester Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries, police said. Moore began his career with t…
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Restaurant COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Restaurant
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Restaurant An alert has been issued for potential exposure to COVID-19 for those who worked at or visited a restaurant in the area. The Putnam County Health Department said that a member of the public who has tested positive was at Arturo's Tavern, located on Route 6 in Mahopac, on Monday, Sept. 21, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. "Please watch for symptoms of COVID-19 which include fever, chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea," the department said. "Contact yo…
Discount Retailer Opens New Store At Site Of Former Kmart In Mahopac Discount Retailer Opens New Store At Site Of Former Kmart In Mahopac
Discount Retailer Opens New Store At Site Of Former Kmart In Mahopac A new discount retailer has opened in Mahopac on Route 6 at the former site of a Kmart that stood empty for more than a year.  Opening its doors to customers for the first time on Friday, Aug. 21, the new store, Ocean State Job Lot, is employing 30 individuals full-time and part-time. Part-time opportunities are still available.  “We are thrilled to open our doors in Mahopac,” said Alex Camillone, Ocean State Job Lot Store Team Leader. “Although it has been a challenging time for everyone, we are so proud of our team for pulling together to get this new store converted and re…
New Ice Cream Shop Launching In Mahopac New Ice Cream Shop Launching In Mahopac
New Ice Cream Shop Launching In Mahopac Summer may be over, but the ice cream season is just beginning for Milk Squared, which is set to open its doors in Mahopac on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Milk Squared scoops up - or rather, rolls out - sweet and delicious spirals of ice cream as well as creative milkshakes, coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes and more. The spot is also set to double as a cereal bar, making for virtually limitless possibilities when it comes to sweet treats and dessert creations. Milk Squared will serve its delectable hand-rolled ice cream Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. and Sunday until 10 p.m. T…
These Are Five Places To Enjoy Breakfast In Putnam County These Are Five Places To Enjoy Breakfast In Putnam County
These Are Five Places To Enjoy Breakfast In Putnam County Cozy, country and casual are the kind of breakfast places you'll find in Putnam County. Here are five to try. Country Kitchen Brewster, 564 N Main St., Brewster: This is a low-key, friendly American restaurant called "quaint" in some reviews that deliver home-style food, from buttermilk waffle to brisket. "My son got eggs and hash, which he enjoyed. My daughter got the cannoli pancakes that were unbelievably good," said Yelp poster, Yvonne D. of Windham, New Hampshire. Frankies Waffles And Burgers, 565 Route 6, Mahopac: Their motto is "Come in as a customer and leave as a friend."&nb…
Ramiro’s 954 Serves Up Nuevo Latino Fusion On Route 6 In Mahopac Ramiro’s 954 Serves Up Nuevo Latino Fusion On Route 6 In Mahopac
Ramiro’s 954 Serves Up Nuevo Latino Fusion On Route 6 In Mahopac “Nuevo Latino Cuisine” is a type of authentic and modernized Latin American fusion - and at Ramiro’s 954, you’ll find just that. Located at 954 Route 6 in Mahopac, it offers a self-described “unique cuisine (Latin American fusion) based on “traditional recipes, flavors and textures with a creative-modern approach, incorporating seasonal ingredients.” Opened in 2011, Ramiro’s 954 has garnered a four-star rating on Yelp with more than 150 reviews. On the menu, you’ll find an array of fresh options inspired by Executive Chef Ramiro Jimenez. Meat entrees include Pernil con Mojo (Slow braised po…
Putnam County Sheriff Schedules Coffees With Cops In Mahopac, Cold Spring Putnam County Sheriff Schedules Coffees With Cops In Mahopac, Cold Spring
Putnam County Sheriff Schedules Coffees With Cops In Mahopac, Cold Spring In an effort to “break down the barriers between Police Officers and the citizens they serve,” the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is holding a series of “Coffee With a Cop” events, where residents can engage in a thoughtful discussion with law enforcement while enjoying their morning cup o’ joe. The first event is scheduled for Monday, March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Freight House Cafe (609 Route 6 in Mahopac). The goal is to get to know local law enforcement officers as well as remove agendas, allow opportunities to ask questions and voice concerns. The officers participating in …
Car, Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Fuel Leak, Snarls Route 6 Traffic Car, Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Fuel Leak, Snarls Route 6 Traffic
Car, Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Fuel Leak, Snarls Route 6 Traffic A crash between a car and a tractor-trailer slowed traffic and caused a small fuel leak, but luckily no one was injured. The crash took place around 9 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Route 6 and Union Valley Road in Mahopac, according to EMS officials. Numerous departments responded to the crash, including Mahopac Fire, EMS and Fire Police along with multiple units from the Carmel Police. After checking the drivers, attention is turned to the vehicles involved in the crash.Jack Casey  Arriving units found the vehicles off the main road allowing traffic to proceed at a reduced spee…
First Area Stop & Shop With New Branding To Debut This Week First Area Stop & Shop With New Branding To Debut This Week
First Area Stop & Shop With New Branding To Debut This Week The first Stop & Shop with a new look is set to open up in the area this week. Following the announcement of its intention to introduce a new brand concept at more than 400 locations in the Northeast, the first in the Hudson Valley is scheduled to open up Friday, Nov. 9 on Route 6 in Mahopac. According to Stop & Shop President Mark McGowan, the new look will “reflect a more customer-centric strategy, based on convenience,” as well as a wider selection of fresh, local food products. Improvements reportedly include an in-store smoker, poke bowl and taqueria stations. The test market h…
Nearly 200 Sears, Kmart Workers In Area Will Lose Jobs Following Bankruptcy Declaration Nearly 200 Sears, Kmart Workers In Area Will Lose Jobs Following Bankruptcy Declaration
Nearly 200 Sears, Kmart Workers In Area Will Lose Jobs Following Bankruptcy Declaration Nearly 200 Sears and Kmart employees will lose their jobs following the official filing for bankruptcy by Sears Holdings. Last week, Sears announced that it would be closing another 142 unprofitable Sears and Kmart locations, including several in the area. Those closures will reportedly impact According to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed on Oct. 15, 42 employees at Kmart on Route 6 in Mahopac would be let go; 55 employees at Sears in the Jefferson Valley Mall would face termination; 76 employees at the Sears at The Shops in Nanuet; and 12 at Sears on Route 59 in Nanu…
Car Slams Into Store At Mahopac Village Shopping Centre Car Slams Into Store At Mahopac Village Shopping Centre
Car Slams Into Store At Mahopac Village Shopping Centre A driver hit the gas instead of the brake and slammed into the front of the Rite Aid pharmacy in Mahopac, closing the business, according to Carmel Police. The incident took place around 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Mahopac Village Shopping Centre on Route 6 in Mahopac, police said. No one was injured, but the building was asked to close until it could be inspected for structural soundness, Carmel Police said. All all of the other businesses in the plaza remain open.