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New Affordable Health Center Opens In Hudson Valley Shopping Plaza: Here's Where New Affordable Health Center Opens In Hudson Valley Shopping Plaza: Here's Where
New Affordable Health Center Opens In Hudson Valley Shopping Plaza: Here's Where A new urgent care center in a Hudson Valley shopping center is now open to provide treatment. An all-new Nuvance Health-GoHealth Urgent Care center in Putnam County at 186 Route 52 in the Carmel ShopRite Plaza celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Nuvance Health announced on Monday, May 13.  Located around four miles from Putnam Hospital, patients who visit the new center will be able to quickly see an urgent care provider for diagnosis and treatment of non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries. Additionally, they can receive referrals to Nuvance Health primary and sp…
Sergeant Collapses, Dies Moments After Shift In Hudson Valley: 'Good Man Who Will Be Missed' Sergeant Collapses, Dies Moments After Shift In Hudson Valley: 'Good Man Who Will Be Missed'
Sergeant Collapses, Dies Moments After Shift In Hudson Valley: 'Good Man Who Will Be Missed' A Hudson Valley police department is mourning the line-of-duty loss of a beloved sergeant who collapsed and died mere moments after completing his shift.  In a statement on Saturday, April 20, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced the death of Brewster Police Sergeant Richard Gurniak, who collapsed after hanging up his keys after his shift during the early morning hours on Saturday.  Despite efforts to save his life from a fellow Brewster officer and two members of the Sheriff's Office, Gurniak later died at Putnam Hospital from a heart attack at the age of 57. A…
COVID-19 Cases On Rise: Spike Reported In Hudson Valley COVID-19 Cases On Rise: Spike Reported In Hudson Valley
Covid-19 Cases On Rise: Spike Reported In Hudson Valley Health officials are urging residents in a Hudson Valley county to take precautions as COVID-19 cases rise, which has caused an increase in hospitalizations.  The spike in COVID-19 has been seen in Putnam County, which has experienced a 113 percent rise in cases since the previous reporting week, the county's Department of Health announced on Friday, Sept. 8.  According to county health officials, reported cases increased from 69 to 147. Additionally, Putnam Hospital has seen eight admissions as a result of the virus, which is the highest number since February, according to the de…
Passengers Hospitalized After Transit Van Crashes Into Ditch In Hudson Valley Passengers Hospitalized After Transit Van Crashes Into Ditch In Hudson Valley
Passengers Hospitalized After Transit Van Crashes Into Ditch In Hudson Valley Several people were hospitalized after a transit van carrying numerous passengers lost control and crashed into a ditch in the Hudson Valley, police said.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, April 12 around 3 p.m., when a white transit van was found in an embankment against a utility pole off Route 312 in Southeast, according to state police.  A preliminary investigation determined that the driver of the van, which had been carrying five passengers, felt the steering wheel jerk. Soon after this, they lost steering and the van crossed the double yellow line, …
Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Hudson Valley: 'Please Slow Down' Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Hudson Valley: 'Please Slow Down'
Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Hudson Valley: 'Please Slow Down' A firefighter was injured after they were struck by a car while responding to a vehicle rollover in the Hudson Valley.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, March 15, when firefighters and Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps members responded to a vehicle rollover in Carmel on Stoneleigh Avenue near Putnam Hospital, firefighters announced on Saturday, March 18. According to the Carmel Fire Department, first responders found that the driver had escaped from the rolled-over car themselves. They then evaluated the driver for injuries.  While firefighters were operating …
Putnam Hospital To Reopen Labor, Delivery Services, New OB-GYN Office Putnam Hospital To Reopen Labor, Delivery Services, New OB-GYN Office
Putnam Hospital To Reopen Labor, Delivery Services, New Ob-gyn Office As Putnam Hospital prepares to reopen its labor and delivery unit, it is also opening a new OB-GYN office as well, hospital officials said.  Earlier Report - $1 Million Goes To Putnam Hospital To Help Reopen Birthing Center The hospital's birthing unit, which has been closed since March 2022, is expected to reopen in January 2023, according to officials from Nuvance Health, which owns the Carmel hospital.  In addition to the reopening, an obstetrics and gynecology office will open as well on Thursday, Dec. 29 in Suite 110, Nuvance officials said.  "This is a …
'Exhausted, Stressed': Hudson Valley Healthcare Workers To March For Better Conditions 'Exhausted, Stressed': Hudson Valley Healthcare Workers To March For Better Conditions
'Exhausted, Stressed': Hudson Valley Healthcare Workers To March For Better Conditions A group of Hudson Valley healthcare workers is asking for better conditions and the opportunity to negotiate a contract.  As part of their effort to improve circumstances at hospitals in both Dutchess and Putnam counties, a "Dignity March" will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Poughkeepsie starting at Vassar Brothers Hospital at 45 Reade Pl. and ending at the Mid-Hudson Bridge, according to the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East union.  Those organizing the march said that poor working conditions at both Vassar Brothers Hospital and Putnam Hospi…
This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says
This Westchester County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Patient Safety, Report Says One hospital in the Hudson Valley is at the top of its class for keeping patients safe, according to a new report.  Westchester County's White Plains Hospital, located at 41 East Post Rd, has been assigned an "A" grade for patient safety in a new Fall 2022 report by the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that advocates for safety in hospitals.  The report gives letter grades to nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country based on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, according to the gr…
$1 Million Goes To Hospital In Hudson Valley To Help Reopen Birthing Center $1 Million Goes To Hospital In Hudson Valley To Help Reopen Birthing Center
$1 Million Goes To Hospital In Hudson Valley To Help Reopen Birthing Center State-funded grants and community donations totaling $1 million will go to a hospital located in the Hudson Valley to help it reopen its birthing center.  Upgrades to the Putnam Hospital's birthing center are being funded by three major sources, according to Nuvance Health, which owns the hospital in Carmel:  A $500,000 state grant funded by New York's Community Local Community Assistance Program; $250,000 from the Kearney Realty and Development Group from the Northern Westchester town of Somers; $250,000 from the Putnam Community Foundation. Delivery services in the hospital's…
Hospital In Area Temporarily Suspends Labor, Delivery Services Hospital In Area Temporarily Suspends Labor, Delivery Services
Hospital In Area Temporarily Suspends Labor, Delivery Services A hospital in the Hudson Valley is temporarily suspending labor and delivery services as it works to build a new team of qualified doctors. Putnam Hospital and Nuvance Health announced that as of Monday, March 1, CareMount’s OB/GYN physicians - the only doctors who provide delivery and labor services at the hospital - will no longer be doing so as they recruit new physicians for their unit. As a result, officials said that Putnam Hospital announced that they will be temporarily suspending delivery services while it works to build a new team, which has already started. Officials noted that …
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…
House Fire Breaks Out In Area House Fire Breaks Out In Area
House Fire Breaks Out In Area One firefighter was hospitalized battling an overnight fire that broke out in an area home, officials announced. First responders in Putnam County from the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department and Carmel Police Department responded to a Secor Road home at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, where there was a report of a deck on fire with an elderly resident possibly inside the home. Officials said that upon arrival, first responders found an active fire and heavy smoke condition at the property, as the flames had spread from the deck to the residence. Crews from the Mahopac V…
COVID-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot COVID-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot
Covid-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot The lowest percentage of hospital employees who have received the COVID-19 vaccine in New York reside in the Hudson Valley. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that 57.9 percent of hospital workers in the Hudson Valley have received the COVID-19 vaccine, while statewide, a total of 60.8 percent of medical professionals have been vaccinated. The percentage in the Hudson Valley is the lowest in the state, behind New York City (59 percent), Long Island (60 percent), Mohawk Valley (60.1 percent), and Western New York (63 percent).  Cuomo also made note that vaccination performance is uneven b…
Photos: Three Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Area Photos: Three Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Area
Photos: Three Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Area All hands were on deck as first responders worked to clear a multi-car crash in Putnam County that sent three to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Paramedics, fire crews, and police responded to reports of a three-car crash on Route 6N at the entrance of the Red Mills Convenience Store and Zachs’ Pizza in Mahopac at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, Mahopac Falls Fire Department Public Information Officer Jack Casey said. Upon arrival, units from the Carmel Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, and EMStar worked to detour heavy traffic in the area ont…
Nuvance To Bring 500 Jobs From Other Locations To New Site In Fairfield County Nuvance To Bring 500 Jobs From Other Locations To New Site In Fairfield County
Nuvance To Bring 500 Jobs From Other Locations To New Site In Fairfield County In Connecticut's largest office space lease this year, Nuvance Health Systems has rented a 220,000 square foot office space in Danbury, and will hire 500 employees.  Nuvance, formerly Western Connecticut Medical, is leasing a portion space at the newly named "Summit at Danbury" space for 12 years and may expand to 300,000 square feet in the facility.  The space, according to Nuvance, will include its executive headquarters, labs, clinical facilities and its back offices.  Before it was purchased by Summit Development, the building at 100 Reserve Road was called "The Matrix" …
Sheriff's Deputies Honored For Life-Saving Actions On I-84, Bear Mountain Bridge Sheriff's Deputies Honored For Life-Saving Actions On I-84, Bear Mountain Bridge
Sheriff's Deputies Honored For Life-Saving Actions On I-84, Bear Mountain Bridge Two Putnam County Sheriff's Deputies who both prevented suicidal individuals from jumping off area bridges to their deaths earned Liberty Medals and the National Sheriff’s Association Medal of Valor for their exceptional acts of heroism. On May 27, 2019, Deputy Kevin Osaka was faced with a man who was standing on the edge of the Veteran's Memorial Bridge over I-84 in Brewster, contemplating jumping to his death.  At his own risk, Deputy Osaka reportedly approached the man and pulled him to safety, then brought him to Putnam Hospital to be evaluated.  Similarly, on July 14 of 2019…
Man Charged In Hit-Run Crash With NY State Police Cruiser On I-84 In Putnam County Man Charged In Hit-Run Crash With NY State Police Cruiser On I-84 In Putnam County
Man Charged In Hit-Run Crash With NY State Police Cruiser On I-84 In Putnam County The driver of a tractor-trailer that struck and damaged a New York State Police cruiser on Interstate 84 before fleeing the scene has been apprehended, authorities said. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, a state trooper on patrol from the East Fishkill barracks was monitoring traffic on a stretch of the roadway in Putnam County in the Town of Kent when the tractor-trailer struck the cruiser and fled the scene. The trooper was transported to Putnam Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released. On Thursday, Aug. 27, state police investigat…
Putnam Sees New COVID-19 Fatality, Small Increase In Cases: Latest Breakdown By Town Putnam Sees New COVID-19 Fatality, Small Increase In Cases: Latest Breakdown By Town
Putnam Sees New Covid-19 Fatality, Small Increase In Cases: Latest Breakdown By Town There was one new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) fatality in Putnam, as the county saw a small increase in cases. The Putnam County Department of Health is reporting that as of Wednesday, May 20, there were 15 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 1,347 positive, and one new death, marking the 58th county resident to die from the virus. There are currently 11 COVID-19 patients at Putnam Hospital, and the county is monitoring 35 active cases. 1,311 COVID-19 patients are no longer isolated or quarantined, according to the Department of Health. Cases of COVID-19 in Putnam County, by town: …
Number Of Putnam COVID-19 Hospitalizations Falls To Lowest Amount During Pandemic: New Totals Number Of Putnam COVID-19 Hospitalizations Falls To Lowest Amount During Pandemic: New Totals
Number Of Putnam Covid-19 Hospitalizations Falls To Lowest Amount During Pandemic: New Totals The number of hospitalizations in Putnam County has dropped to the lowest number since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis began in early March. Nine COVID-19 patients were in Putnam Hosptial, two less than the day before, as of Wednesday, May 13, the county's Department of Health reported. There have now been 1,298 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Putnam County residents, which have resulted in 56 fatalities. According to the Department of Health, 1,258 COVID-19 patients have been treated for the virus and released. There are currently 39 active COVID-19 cases in Putnam County. Cases of C…
COVID-19: Nuvance Health Hospitals In New York Resume Elective Surgeries, Procedures COVID-19: Nuvance Health Hospitals In New York Resume Elective Surgeries, Procedures
Covid-19: Nuvance Health Hospitals In New York Resume Elective Surgeries, Procedures Nuvance Health hospitals and ambulatory care centers are reopening for elective surgeries and endoscopy procedures across the state after a decrease in the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and hospitalizations across the state.  In the Hudson Valley, hospitals and centers in Carmel, Rhinebeck, and Poughkeepsie will begin offering the services on Wednesday, May 13. Staff at Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital, and the Center for Ambulatory Services at Vassar Brothers Medical Center have been preparing for weeks to resume a limited number of elective surgeries and pro…
One New COVID-19 Death Reported In Putnam County: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases By Town One New COVID-19 Death Reported In Putnam County: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases By Town
One New Covid-19 Death Reported In Putnam County: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases By Town There has been one new fatality related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Putnam County, which saw more than a dozen new cases of the virus confirmed. The COVID-19 death toll has now reached 56 countywide. With 14 new COVID-19 cases in Putnam, the county now has had 1,270 cases since the pandemic began in early March.  There are currently 11 COVID-19 patients at Putnam Hospital, while the Department of Health is monitoring 32 cases of possible COVID-19. Of the confirmed cases, 53 percent have been men, and 47 percent were women. Earlier story - COVID-19: Age Ranges Re…
Putnam County Now Has 1,200 COVID-19 Cases: Here's Latest Rundown By Town Putnam County Now Has 1,200 COVID-19 Cases: Here's Latest Rundown By Town
Putnam County Now Has 1,200 Covid-19 Cases: Here's Latest Rundown By Town Putnam County has climbed over 1,200 total positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. As of Thursday, May 7, there have now been 1,220 (24 new) cases of COVID-19 reported in the county, which have resulted in 55 deaths (nine new), according to the Putnam County Department of Health. There are currently 13 COVID-19 patients at Putnam Hospital, with four being discharged after being cleared of the virus in the past 24 hours. Each Putnam County town had multiple newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health announced. Of the confirmed cases, 53 percent were men, and 47 percent we…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Putnam County By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Putnam County By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Putnam County By Town Every Putnam County town now has more than 100 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), as the county approaches 1,200 total cases. As of Tuesday, May 5, there have now been 1,196 (33 new) cases of COVID-19 reported in the county, which have resulted in 46 deaths, according to the New York State Department of Health. There are currently 13 COVID-19 patients at Putnam Hospital, with four being discharged after being cleared of the virus in the past 24 hours. Each Putnam County town had multiple newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health announced. Of the confirmed cases, 53 perc…
COVID-19 Cases In Putnam County Top 1,100: Breakdown By Town COVID-19 Cases In Putnam County Top 1,100: Breakdown By Town
Covid-19 Cases In Putnam County Top 1,100: Breakdown By Town Twenty-five new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were confirmed in Putnam County overnight, as the total topped 1,100 since the pandemic began in early March. There have now been 1,115 confirmed COVID-19 cases, as of Friday, May 1, according to the Department of Health, with 57 active cases, seven less than the day before. There are currently 20 COVID-19 patients at Putnam Hospital. Each Putnam County town had multiple new cases outside of Patterson, which stayed steady. Of the confirmed cases, 54 percent have been men, and 46 percent were women. According to the Department of Health…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Number, Breakdown Of Putnam Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest Number, Breakdown Of Putnam Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest Number, Breakdown Of Putnam Cases By Town New confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were confirmed in each Putnam County town overnight, as the total continues to climb toward 1,100 since the pandemic began in early March. There were 23 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, according to the county Department of Health, bringing the total to 1,090 since the outbreak began 61 days ago. There was at least one new case in each Putnam County town, with no newly reported deaths. There have been 45 COVID-19 fatalities in Putnam County during the pandemic. According to the Putnam County Department of Health, they are still mo…
42 New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Putnam: Latest Breakdown By Town 42 New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Putnam: Latest Breakdown By Town
42 New Covid-19 Cases Reported In Putnam: Latest Breakdown By Town There have been 42 newly confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Putnam County, bringing the total to 942 cases since the pandemic began in New York 55 days ago. There were at least three new cases in each Putnam County town, with one more reported death, which marks 39 county residents who have died from the virus since the outbreak started. According to the Putnam County Department of Health, there are currently 19 county residents hospitalized with COVID-19, while they are still monitoring 83 potential cases. Since the outbreak began in early March, 857 COVID-19 patients have …
Putnam County Reaches 900 COVID-19 Cases: Latest Breakdown By Town Putnam County Reaches 900 COVID-19 Cases: Latest Breakdown By Town
Putnam County Reaches 900 Covid-19 Cases: Latest Breakdown By Town The number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Putnam County has hit 900 as the virus continues to spread. There were new cases reported in each town, with more than 70 in each, according to the Putnam County Department of Health. There have been 38 Putnam residents who died from COVID-19. The Department of Health said that there are still 17 COVID-19 patients being treated at Putnam Hospital - five less than the day before - with 85 potential cases still being monitored. Since the outbreak began in early March, there have been 815 patients treated for the virus and discharged. Earli…
Photos: Car Crashes Into Building, Guard Rail In Area Photos: Car Crashes Into Building, Guard Rail In Area
Photos: Car Crashes Into Building, Guard Rail In Area A driver was hospitalized after becoming disoriented, driving into a building before crossing a busy roadway and striking a guard rail, authorities said. It happened at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Friday, March 27, in Putnam County. First responders in Mahopac were dispatched to Mavis Tire on Miller Road near the Route 6 intersection, where there was a report of a one-car crash. According to Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department public information officer Jack Casey, upon arrival, first responders pulling into the Mavis parking lot were redirected to the rear of the neighboring Olympic Di…
Five Hospitalized In Rollover, Two-Vehicle Crash Five Hospitalized In Rollover, Two-Vehicle Crash
Five Hospitalized In Rollover, Two-Vehicle Crash Five people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle rollover crash in the area. It happened around 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 in Mahopac at West Lovell Street and Kia Ora Boulevard. One of the vehicles landed on its side, with all five of its occupants out of the vehicle when Mahopac Fire, EMS and Rescue and multiple units from Carmel Police arrived at the scene. The five were transported to Putnam Hospital for evaluation. A couple in the second vehicle involved declined medical transport after being checked by Medics and EMTs. 
Man Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Carmel Teen Outside Area Bar Man Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Carmel Teen Outside Area Bar
Man Struck, Killed By Car Driven By Carmel Teen Outside Area Bar A 52-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle outside of a bar in the area. The crash took place around 11:45 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, in the area of Tina's Bar, at 4081 Route 52, in Stormville, said the East Fishkill Police. Officers responding to the scene discovered the unidentified man just off the roadway on the north shoulder. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. It appears the man was in the westbound driving lane when a 2006 Audi driving westbound struck him. The driver of the Audi, a 19-year-old teen from Carmel, stopped shortly after the collision, police said.…
One Hospitalized In Route 6 Crash Between Car, Truck One Hospitalized In Route 6 Crash Between Car, Truck
One Hospitalized In Route 6 Crash Between Car, Truck A crash between a car and a truck on Route 6 in Mahopac sent one person to the hospital.  The crash took place around noon, Wednesday, July 17, on Route 6 near Lupi Court, causing police to close one lane of the highway, said Jack Casey of the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. Mahopac Fire, EMS and Fire responded, along with an ambulance, which transported one patient to Putnam Hospital.  The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Carmel Police.