Expensive Search for “Lost” Teenager Resulted from Lack of Training and Oversight Says Sheriff Candidate McConville

Cold Spring, NY, August 24, 2009 – Another case of incompetence in the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department recently involved a “lost” teenager who was actually locked up in the County jail. “This latest problem is another sad example of why we need professional, experienced and proven leadership in that law enforcement agency,” stated Democratic candidate for sheriff, Kevin McConville.

The current leadership of the Department approved a costly and unnecessary search by more than 100 volunteers, professionals, cars and a helicopter -- all at taxpayer expense. And all was wasted because the “lost” teenager was in the county jail.

What is the solution? Professionals believe that proper training and continuing oversight of law enforcement policies and practices are absolutely essential. First, though, it is essential to have a department sheriff who has experienced all the various stages of policing, from being a cop on the beat to chief of a large police agency.

“I’m running for sheriff with the commitment that effective training will be required for all deputies, and that oversight will be thoroughly planned and applied,” Kevin McConville stated. “We should never be in the position of not knowing who our detainees are and what their needs may be.”

There are specified procedures that should be followed when a defendant is remanded to the custody of the Putnam County Correctional Facility. First, appropriate screening procedures must be followed. New York State’s Commission on Corrections (SCOC) mandates a screening process, called a risk/medical assessment.

Such an assessment probably would have determined that the individual is developmentally challenged, which would require an examination by a medical professional. Thus, the needless costly search would have been stopped. The parents could have been notified and helpful in his treatment.

“If you choose to elect me as your sheriff, I commit to you that effective training will be a regular, continuing procedure,” said McConville. “Why do I believe this can be achieved in Putnam within the current budget?” McConville asked rhetorically. “Because, before I retired in January, I did these things routinely as Chief of the MTA Police Department, which has a staff of 768. And we can do them in Putnam County; all we need is a professional in the top job. I am confident I can handle that job, because as I have stated to everyone, ‘Bottom line, I’m a cop.’

“Maybe that’s why I’ve been endorsed over the incumbent by the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police…and also unanimously endorsed over the incumbent by the AFL-CIO Central Labor Body of Westchester and Putnam Counties.”

McConville concluded, “Together, we can build a ‘Safe and Secure Putnam.’”

For more information on Kevin McConville’s candidacy, visit www.kevinmcconville.com.

About Kevin McConville
Kevin McConville has 29 years of experience in law enforcement. He moved through the ranks rising from police officer to detective to captain and was appointed Chief of the MTA Police in 2005. McConville has served on the board of governors of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police and is active as a retired chief. He holds a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and a Masters degree in Public Administration from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Kevin is a lifelong resident of Putnam County and resides with his family in Cold Spring, NY.

When Your Health Matters

Hudson Valley's Fountain of Youth

August 5th at 5pm, Doc Rick and guest Dr. Lynne Kavulich will discuss anti-aging methods for residents of the Hudson Valley who are looking for ways to stay forever young.



Dr. Lynne Kavulich is the founder of American Wellness Care in the Hudson Valley. She offers her clients an integrative approach to the most advanced drugless protocols for peak performance. These drugless methods include chiropractic, anti-aging medicine and clinical nutrition.

Airing August 5th at 5pm on WLNA, WBNR, & WGHQ

Learn more about Dr. Kavulich and anti-aging at, http://feel-great-at-any-age.com/

Walking for Hope

We posted earlier about the House of Faith Ministry's "Walk of Hope" scheduled for Saturday, July 18th. Below are a handful of photo's from the fundraiser:


Putnam County Sheriff Candidate Kevin McConville & House of Faith Founder Minister Smith

Kevin McConville and Minister Smith before the "Walk of Hope"


The front of the walk


Candid photo of Kevin McConville

The Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce Cruise

Last Friday the Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce had their annual Chamber Cruise. The following pictures provide an exclusive snapshot into the night.



A few chamber pirates ready to take on the seas.


The scenic Hudson River. We are SO lucky to live here.


Rick and Debbie getting their groove on.


Beautiful Debbie with a beautiful backdrop


Putnam County Sheriff Candidate Kevin McConville and his Wife

Kevin McConville To Be Honored at "Walk of Hope"

July 15, 2009. Cold Spring, NY: The Hudson Valley House of Faith will host its third annual “Walk of Hope” on Saturday, July 18th, at Shepheard Memorial Park on Route 82, Fishkill, NY. The walk-a-thon festival offers fun for the whole family with food, music, and face painting. The main objective is to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

“We believe there is hope for every person at House of Faith Ministry,” says founder Minister Luader Smith. “All profits from the walk will go directly to the House of Faith Ministry to support the operation of the shelter and its various programs.”

Joining the cause will be honored guest Kevin McConville, former MTA Police Chief and a current candidate for Putnam County Sheriff. Other local participants include Marshall Mermell, a member of the House of Faith board of directors, and Marc Sabin, creator of the House of Faith website design.

Honored guest McConville was recently endorsed by the Putnam County Democratic Committee to run for Sheriff. A lifelong Hudson Valley resident, McConville finds the impact the House of Faith has had on the women of the Hudson Valley remarkable. “ I am honored to be a part of the great service the House of Faith offers to the women of the Hudson Valley. The issue of domestic abuse needs to be the attention of law enforcement with the key issue being to improve the quality of life for women in the area,” says McConville.

Located in Southern Dutchess County, NY, the House of Faith Ministry is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of Hudson Valley women who are victims of domestic abuse and violence. The House of Faith’s mission to end family violence has remained constant with their goal to eliminate sexual assault and domestic violence through sensitive prevention, intervention, and treatment.

For more information on the House of Faith Ministry and the “Walk of Hope”, visit www.hudsonvalleyhouseofhope.org or call 845-765-0293.

Just Keep Swimming...Just Keep Swimming...

B&B Pool and Spa Center to Host Free Infant Swimming Self-Rescue Demonstration



On Saturday, July 11th at 2pm, certified Infant Swim Resource (ISR) instructor Keri Tom will give a live demonstration of infant swimming self-rescue techniques with trained infants/toddlers at B&B Pool and Spa Center's showroom in Chestnut Ridge, NY. This unique presentation is free and open to the public.

About ISR
ISR is a comprehensive infant swimming education and self-rescue skill instruction method. With the proper training, infants as young as six months learn to hold their breath under water, roll onto their back, and float unassisted. The training also teaches these self-rescue techniques to children from one to six years old.

ISR's drowning prevention strategy has a 100% safety record. It has trained more than 175,000 babies and delivered 7 million lessons across the United States, with 788 documented cases of children using ISR's techniques to save their own lives.

Click here for amazing footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PwlugGWBI0

For more information on ISR and firsthand testimonials, visit www.infantswim.com.

Marketing Expertise for Sustainable Businesses Expands in California

Businesses involved in green technology now have the opportunity to work with a leader in the field of innovation marketing for sustainable technologies. MKTworks, Inc., also known as Marketing Works, is a full-service strategic marketing and advertising firm based in Cold Spring, N.Y. Currently we are expanding our activities to better serve California.

We have expertise and experience in bringing innovative technologies to market and are expanding our operations to specialize in California businesses involved in green and sustainable technologies. Small to mid-sized companies ready to take their businesses to the next level can benefit from our capabilities and experience. We also have a division to work with start-up companies who are committed to the importance of marketing their business. 

Currently we are helping launch a game-changing electrical wiring and control system. Other sustainable companies we serve include firms with: a clean-burning used-oil heating system, energy efficient pools and spas, a new hydrogen technology that generates hydrogen on-site, and a mapping technology for civil engineering, land preservation and development.

Green technology firms have another strong reason to consider Marketing Works: we specialize in Risk-Managed Marketing™—an innovative strategy of sharing the risk of our client’s marketing budget expenditures. We help companies increase the return on investment (ROI) while lowering the risk on their marketing dollars. 

In addition to using the traditional tools of marketing—ads, press releases, newsletters, brochures, and the like—we tap into the growing advantages of social networking by utilizing outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, and Blogspot. Fierce competition in today’s marketplace in the midst of a severe real-estate and financial sector-based recession has escalated into marketing warfare. Companies have been forced to recognize that the tried and true is no longer the rule in the marketplace. They know that advertising and promotion are not the answer to every marketing problem. The new marketing mix is an effective blend of ingredients including advertising, sales, promotion, direct marketing, online and social media marketing, networking, relationship building and marketing public relations.

Our team is comprised of a talented group of individuals experienced in marketing, advertising, public relations, social networking, and business development. This range of knowledge and capabilities allows us to meld different sectors of marketing, applying the best of one to another—strengthening both. Our sweet spot is bringing service and product innovations to market while mitigating risk.