Food/ Economic Assistance:

The Town of Philipstown is available to assist those in food and economic hardship. For assistance, please call the Town at (845) 265-5200

Philipstown Food Pantry, located at 10 Academy Street in Cold Spring, is still holding its regular hours on Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am.

Utility/ Mortgage Relief:

Central Hudson has halted the suspension of utilities for residents who are unable to pay their bill as a result of financial distress. Customers are encouraged to contact Central Hudson via their website or by phone at (845) 452-2700. NYSEG, which serves GUFS community members in Putnam Valley, has suspended late payment charges and all disconnections for non-payment. To request assistance, please call (888) 315-1755.

Mortgage payments, too, have been suspended for homeowners who demonstrate financial hardship. Reach out to your mortgage company for more information.

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Community Safety:

Putnam County Sheriff’s Department at (845) 225-4300

COVID Testing:

Visit: Putnam County Department of Health

If you are symptomatic and in need of testing you can reach out to the following:

NYSDOH: call the general number 888-364-3065 or by completing an online assessment @ https://covid19screening.health.ny.gov/

Nuvance: call the hotline 888-667-9262 and if appointments are available at one of their testing sites (Dutchess, Ulster or Danbury) they will assist.