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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

May 30, 2023


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Then, Now and How

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | May 26, 2023

Twenty-five years ago, Beacon was falling apart. It has been revived. But at what price?

Judge Bars Migrants from Dutchess Hotels

news conference

86 men allowed to stay at Red Roof Inn on Route 9 

Can a Class Be Too Small?

Children at school

Haldane discusses optimal number of students

Latest Coronavirus Update

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Unified on the Court

Beacon News

  • Dog Run
    By Ross Corsair, Photographer

    ARF Beacon holds annual fun run

  • A rendering from 2020 shows the developer’s vision for the former Craig House.
    IDA Approves Mirbeau PILOT
    By Staff

    Board rejects tax breaks for Tompkins Terrace 

  • Honor Roll
    Beacon High School Honor Roll
    By Staff

    Students recognized for third-quarter grades

  • A woman operating a heavy duty leaf blower. Leaves being swirled up
    Leaf Blowers Create a Stir
    By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor

    Beacon council unsure how to proceed

  • Branche speaks to customers while spreading her message of peace, love and salad. Photos by K. Merry
    Two New Beacon Cafes
    By Kat Merry, Contributor

    Salads and smoothies on the menu

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Philipstown News

  • Village Hall
    Clock Ticking in Cold Spring
    By Michael Turton, Reporter

    Code update faces June 30 deadline

  • Putnam Sheriff badge
    Sheriff Makes Arrest in Haldane Incident
    By Staff

    Cold Spring man charged with criminal nuisance

  • The NUTmobile has visited 48 states over the past year.
    No Nuts in Nelsonville
    By Chip Rowe, Editor

    Mayor sends Mr. Peanut packing

  • Putnam County Courthouse
    Putnam Executive Fills Ethics Vacancies
    By Chip Rowe, Editor

    Montgomery raises questions about appointee

  • A banner from the project overseen by the Daughters of the American Revolution chapter in Beacon
    Military Service Banners Coming to Philipstown
    By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor

    Debut follows months of discussion  

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Around Town

  • In Memoriam
    By Staff

    Remembering those who sacrificed their lives

  • stuck truck
    Around Town (Photos)
    By Staff

    Stuck truck, preparing for the king

  • news conference
    Judge Bars Migrants from Dutchess Hotels
    By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor

    86 men allowed to stay at Red Roof Inn on Route 9 

  • Rolison
    Fallout from Displaced Veterans Hoax
    By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor

    Rolison apologizes for believing phony story

  • Children at school
    Can a Class Be Too Small?
    By Joey Asher, Reporter

    Haldane discusses optimal number of students

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Arts & Leisure

  • Boscobel
    Boscobel Has More Stories to Tell
    By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor

    Historic site revamping tours, exhibits

  • artists
    Ceramics Like You’ve Never Seen
    By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor

    Manitoga exhibit features four innovative artists

  • Watched Pots
    By Ross Corsair, Photographer

    Methodist Church hosts its annual Mother's Day tea

  • Full House
    By Ross Corsair, Photographer

    Women perform The Vagina Monologues in a second, sold-out show

  • Book clubs
    Start Reading Now
    By Staff

    Book club selections for June

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Columnists

  • Alexa Rosales (foreground), the founder of the Body Liberation Outdoor Club, leads a hike on Storm King. Photo provided
    Out There: Liberating the Outdoors
    By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter

    Expanding access with the Body Liberation Outdoor Club

  • 1966 Land Rover Series IIA
    Classic Wheels: 1966 Land Rover Series IIA
    By Michael Turton, Reporter

    “There’s no power anything, just lights, signals and a horn.”

  • Earth crystal glass globe ball with windmills, Saving environment ecology, save clean planet
    Living Green: What’s Your Future? (II)
    By Krystal Ford, Columnist

    Visions for our world in 2050

  • toilets
    Wide Angle: The Trouble With Toilets
    By Stowe Boyd, Columnist

    All dressed up and nowhere to go

  • Shelley and Juan
    Reporter’s Notebook: 20 Years of Fresh Food
    By Michael Turton, Reporter

    Cold Spring Farmers’ Market celebrates 20 years

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Sports

  • Dan Nakabayashi looks toward first base after making a play at second against Tuckahoe. (Photos by S. Pearlman)
    Varsity Roundup
    By Skip Pearlman, Sports Reporter

    Baseball, lacrosse, track & field

  • Two Schools, One Team
    By Lily Zuckerman, Correspondent/Student Journalists Program

    Haldane softball players competed with Putnam Valley

  • Philipstown Little League, Week 5
    By Staff

    Baseball and softball results

  • Mateo Alvarado was one of many Beacon pitchers who tried to shut down Monroe-Woodbury’s batters.
    Varsity Roundup
    By Skip Pearlman, Sports Reporter

    Baseball, track & field, tennis, softball, lacrosse

  • Members of the Beacon Unified Sports basketball team are shown at the New Paltz gym with Patrick Schetter (left), the Beacon boys' varsity basketball coach, and Michael Mullins (right), head coach for Unified Sports. Photo by J. Asher
    Unified on the Court
    By Joey Asher, Reporter

    ‘Athletes’ and ‘partners’ join forces for Beacon High

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Food

  • rhubarb-cheesecake
    Mouths to Feed: Smart Food
    By Celia Barbour, Food Columnist

    A life lesson for the new graduates

  • Crab Salad with Asparagus 
Ribbons on Toast
    Mouths to Feed: Mama May I
    By Celia Barbour, Food Columnist

    On avocados and unconditional love

  • Crab & Artichoke Frittata
    Small, Good Things: A 100-Year Feast
    By Joe Dizney, Food Columnist

    Celebrating a centenarian with a memorable meal

  • Lemon-Lime Curd
    Mouths to Feed: Lemonhead-Over-Heels
    By Celia Barbour, Food Columnist

    A springtime lemon crush

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Gardening

  • fall foliage
    Roots and Shoots: Gardening in Weird Weather
    By Pamela Doan, Columnist

    Here's my advice for the spring: "Maybe" and "It depends"

  • Joe pye weed is a perennial that doesn't need your approval.
    Roots and Shoots: Grieving with Plants
    By Pamela Doan, Columnist

    Creating a memorial garden

  • Hydrangea print
    Roots and Shoots: Mixing Art and Horticulture
    By Pamela Doan, Columnist

    Surprises everywhere at Stonecrop Garden

  • My two American chestnuts enjoying the view while they wait for their turn. Photo by P. Doan
    Roots and Shoots: Restoring the King of the Forest
    By Pamela Doan, Columnist

    How you can help American chestnut trees return to the Highlands.

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Special Reports

  • Beacon dummy light
    Then, Now and How
    By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor

    Twenty-five years ago, Beacon was falling apart. It has been revived. But at what price?

  • A science teacher at Rombout Middle School in Beacon has been reassigned following complaints about comments she made in the classroom. Photo by Valerie Shivel
    Confusion in the Classroom
    By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor

    What can a district do when a teacher spreads misinformation?

  • John Stowell gathers maple sap near Hubbard Lodge in Philipstown.
    Dire Warmings
    By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter

    Mild winter was a sign of trouble for Hudson Valley agriculture 

  • beacon high school
    Are the Kids Alright?
    By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor

    School is back to normal, but students may not be

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High Schools

  • Mike Pennacchio
    Q&A: Mike Pennacchio
    By Jason Desarmo, Correspondent/Student Journalists Program

    1982 Beacon High grad marks 40 years working for school district

  • Route 301
    Braving Route 301
    By Eamon Wall, Correspondent/Student Journalists Program

    Speeding cars imperil pedestrians

  • test
    Students Embrace Test-Optional
    By Lily Zuckerman, Correspondent/Student Journalists Program

    Fewer taking SAT, ACT exams since pandemic

  • breaking-beacon-thumb
    BHS Paper: Breaking Beacon
    By Contributor

    Highlights from recent issues of the Beacon High School student newspaper

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Current Conversations

  • Breakfast Clown (Toast), 2017
    Podcast: Bring on the Clown
    By Chip Rowe, Editor

    Beacon resident performs as clown in Macy's Thanksgiving parade

  • Dinky Romilly with her parents
    Podcast: Civil Rights | The Mitford Sisters
    By Peter Stevenson, Contributor

    Philipstown resident on civil rights movement, famous mother

  • Guy Felixbrodt competing barefoot in the bike portion of the Ironman (Photo provided)
    Podcast: The Barefoot Ironman
    By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter

    Beacon resident explains how he stays grounded

  • Margaret Sullivan
    Podcast: The Future Of Local Journalism
    By Chip Rowe, Editor

    A media columnist discusses the challenges facing community news

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Obituaries

  • Terry Hirose
    Terry Hirose (1936-2023)
    By Staff

    Beacon resident was native of Japan, trading consultant

  • The Rev Anthony Falsarella
    The Rev. Anthony Falsarella (1958-2023)
    By Staff

    Longtime administrator at St. Basil Academy

  • candles
    Beacon Obituaries
    By Staff

    Larry DeResh, Richie Morel

  • James DeGelormo
    James DeGelormo (1928-2023)
    By Staff

    Longtime Metro-North engineer helped found North Highlands Fire Co.

  • Bill Sadler
    William Sadler (1940-2023)
    By Paid Notice

    Former Garrison resident was Army vet, investment manager

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Letters to Editor

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    Letters: Benefits of Fjord Trail

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