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is a town in Putnam County, New York, United States. The population was 10,686 at the 2000 census. Its location is far northeast from New York City.
is in the southwest part of Putnam County. Putnam Valley calls itself the "Town of Lakes."
Putnam Valley is the birthplace of actor Tom Welling, best known for his role as Clark Kent on the TV series
. In the past real estate mogul Donald Trump bought land in Putnam Valley and later donated it to the State; in 2006 it was renamed Donald J. Trump State Park.
The Sopranos episode Soprano Home Movies in season 6 was shot on Lake Oscawana.
Malcolm X was filmed also here as well as the highway chase scene in Die Hard with a Vengeance.
Dr Ruth Westheimer has a house on the lake and is quite the attraction at the Putnam Valley Market.
In 1697, the Highland Patent was granted to Adolph Philipse.
The Town of Putnam Valley, incorporated in 1839 as the "Town of Quincy," when it was separated from the Town of Philipstown, and it took the name "Putnam Valley" in 1840 as a result of inhabitants being unfavorably impressed with John Quincy Adams.
In 1861, a small part of the Town of Carmel was added to Putnam Valley.