CARMEL - A New York City man was arrested upon his release from a city prison this week and charged in connection with a sex crime that took place eight years ago, police said today. via Journal News

"I know they've tested around this area"

Relocating the cell-phone tower proposed for Putnam Lake's shore to county-owned public parkland would require the state Legislature's approval. via The Patent Trader

"He married my wife and I six years ago."

HIGHLAND - To mark the life of the Rev. Eugene J. Keane, who died Monday, Cardinal Edward Egan will serve as Mass celebrant at his funeral today. via Poughkeepsie Journal

"There's an error in genes on the 15th chromosome, from what I understand"

COLD SPRING - Eggplant parmigiana over pasta, garlic bread and black forest chocolate cake with rocky road ice cream make up Richard Tarantino's birthday menu. via Journal News