National Study Ranks Putnam County One of Nation's Safest

A recent study highlights that the American Dream is thriving in Putnam, particularly the aspect related to safety. According to U.S. News & World Report, Putnam County ranks as the 8th safest county in America, with an impressive overall safety score of 89 out of 100. Our neighboring Westchester County performed even better, securing the 6th spot with a score of 91 out of 100.

Other key findings include:

Nassau County, NY, was identified as the safest region in America.
New York State had 8 of the top 25 safest counties in the Northeast.
This safety data is part of a broader study aiming to identify the "Healthiest Communities in America," with Falls Church City, Virginia, being named the healthiest community by U.S. News & World Report.

To determine these rankings, U.S. News & World Report analyzed 92 health-related metrics across 3,000 American counties, examining factors such as:

Population Health
Education
Public Safety
Food & Nutrition
Infrastructure

From an external perspective, Putnam County might seem like an idyllic American suburb and that is because it is. Having experienced it from within, I can attest that it truly is a wonderful place to live and raise children. While it may have seemed dull in our youth, I now appreciate how fortunate I was to be raised in a place largely insulated from the world's harshest problems. Although Putnam County may be perceived as boring, I would choose that over a place marked by danger and fear any day.

I texted Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville and congratulated him on the ranking and asked him if he'd share his thoughts, this is what he had to say:

"We are very pleased to be ranked as the 8th safest county in the United States. Our goal is to be number 1! This achievement is the result of the hard work of our deputies, investigators, and corrections officers. Every member of the PCSO is well trained and aware of their role in keeping our residents and community safe. I congratulate them for their efforts and this recognition."

Hilarious 80’s Images from the Jefferson Valley Mall in Westchester

Wherever, there is money to be made, clever marketing will follow and the Jefferson Valley Mall had it in the 80’s. The mall had become the setting of a Westchester, NY cable access TV show called “What’s in Store.” The products, fashion and mall culture were on display. Frank McNanty and Debbie Weiner were the hosts, and thanks to Youtube, these videos are still available today. These are Some of the Most Hilarious Images from The Jefferson Valley Mall in the 80’s.

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano

You Know You're from Putnam Lake, NY If...

Putnam Lake is a Hamlet of the Town of Patterson, NY. "The Lake" was, and continues to be a great place to raise a family but it most certainly is not boring. People from surrounding communities have a lot to say about "Lakers", they just don't do it to your face.

Putnam Lake has a personality all it's own. "The Lake" is loaded with great people with wonderful personalities that all seem to have a few things in common. This is why it will be easy for those of you who lived there, to identify with the "You Know You're From Putnam Lake If.....Examples.

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano

Where Would Brewster People Go Party in the 90's? Things Got Creative

Brewster, NY is a wonderful place to call home but it can create challenges for young people with boundless energy and raging hormones. There has never been a whole lot to do in Brewster so young folks have historically filled those boredom vacuums moronic plans and over the top parties. Where did we party in the 90's, early 2000's? The short answer is everywhere.

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano