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Obituaries
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…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
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…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
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…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
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…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
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 …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
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…

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by Zak Failla
News
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…

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by Joe Lombardi