This week in Putnam – Aug. 22, 2008

August

A tragic accident claimed the life of a 5-year-old Southeast girl vacationing with her family on Long Island. Meanwhile, Putnam Valley officials took a bold step toward dealing with a property they say is an environmental hazard. Neighbors reported the abandonment of several dogs who it turns out were being cared for in their owner’s absence. Another dog wasn’t so lucky as a Southeast man stands accused in the animal’s brutal assault. And it wouldn’t be a week in review without sparks flying in the race for state Assembly, as John Degnan calls Greg Ball’s Air Force service a scam.

Without further adieu, here’s the week where the country begins…

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Read about these stories and more at LoHud.com/Putnam.

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