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

April 19, 2021


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Richard Shea at Town Hall

Town Hall Gets a Makeover

By Chip Rowe, Editor | April 16, 2021

Major restoration completed on 1867 building

Latest Coronavirus Update

COVID update

Active cases in Dutchess fall to 2-month low

Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Moderna vaccine

Vassar College to require students to be vaccinated 

One Poem a Day Begins

A daily oasis for National Poetry Month

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A Boon for Beacon Schools
Bender Resigns from Cold Spring Board
Shakespeare Plans: An Update

Beacon News

  • HollyOGrady
    5 Questions: Holly O’Grady
    By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter

    Beacon's "Energy Navigator"

  • A Boon for Beacon Schools
    By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor

    Outside funding changes outlook for district

  • Beacon Man Tells Police He Has Explosives
    By Staff

    After standoff, sent for mental-health evaluation

  • 5 Henry Street
    Beacon to Consider More Apartments
    By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor

    City also approves move for Farmers’ Market

  • Beacon Invites ‘Parklet’ Applications
    By Staff

    Allows businesses to use street spaces

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Philipstown News

  • Philipstown Fights Dirty logo
    Philipstown to Fight Dirty
    By Staff

    Earth Day event will launch campaign

  • Putnam Hospital Center
    Putnam Hospital Lays Off Nurses
    By Staff

    Facility cites reduced patient volume

  • Cold Spring Church Announces Merger
    By Staff

    Church on the Hill joins with online ministry

  • Philipstown Goes Greener
    By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter

    Backs emission reduction, solar energy

  • Richard Shea at Town Hall
    Town Hall Gets a Makeover
    By Chip Rowe, Editor

    Major restoration completed on 1867 building

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Coronavirus Updates

  • Moderna vaccine
    Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
    By Staff

    Vassar College to require students to be vaccinated 

  • heidi harrison
    Volunteers ‘Stalk’ Appointments
    By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor

    Dutchess group partners with county

  • teens-shots
    When Will Children Get Vaccines?
    By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor

    Young people wait for shots as coronavirus cases rise

  • Dr. Mark Hirko
    5 Questions: Dr. Mark Hirko
    By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor

    President of the Putnam Hospital Center

  • What Will You Do with the $$$?
    By Teresa Lagerman, Community Manager

    We asked Instagram users about their stimulus plans

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Around Town

  • It Must Be True … I Saw It on the Internet!
    By Teresa Lagerman, Community Manager

    Ambulance corp visit, Ms. Selber's clsas, a Manitou seal and Box Anne

  • serino superstars
    Nominate Students Making a Difference
    By Staff

    Sen. Serino looking for exceptional middle schoolers

  • Indian Point
    Indian Point Wage Bill Becomes Law
    By Staff

    Holtec must pay workers prevailing wage

  • rebecca haviland
    The Week Ahead
    By Pamela Doan, Columnist

    Calendar highlights from April 17 to 25

  • The New York State Capitol building in Albany
    What’s Inside the State Budget
    By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor

    New York buoyed by federal aid, tax increase

  • Beacon hire
    Around Town (Photos)
    By Staff

    Senator stop, Tot Park is open!, new police hire

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Arts & Leisure

  • call-for-artists-megaphone
    Calls for Artists
    By Staff

    Deadlines approach for upcoming exhibits

  • Model of Beacon
    Beacon at Scale
    By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor

    Brooklyn man has city in his apartment

  • James Hoch
    The Poet Next Door: James Hoch
    By Chip Rowe, Editor

    Garrison resident preparing third collection

  • cartoon
    The Cartoon
    By Dave Coverly, Contributor

    Worth one laugh ...

  • Maya Gelber
    The Shows Will Go On!
    By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor

    Local high schools plan for in-person performances

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Columnists

  • Pickled Mustard Seed Relish
    Small, Good Things: Dressed for Success
    By Joe Dizney, Food Columnist

    A relish for springtime dining

  • nails
    Kid Friendly: TikTok Camping, Nails & Sports
    By Katie Hellmuth Martin, Columnist

    Stay in the Tent for 48 Hours Challenge was highlight of pandemic spring break

  • old 7th ward in yonkers
    Out There: The Inequality of Heat Waves
    By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter

    The connections between racism and air temperature

  • Fancy Gelled Dessert, aka Citrus Terrine
    Mouths to Feed: A Time to Gelebrate
    By Celia Barbour, Food Columnist

    Jell-O gets an upgrade

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Special Reports

  • The Pines
    The Fading Forest
    By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter

    Ash, beech and hemlock trees are being threatened by causes known and unknown, changing the forests of the Highlands in drastic, and dangerous, ways

  • syringe-puzzle
    Placed in Harm’s Way
    By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor

    Disproved suspicions land Philipstown girl in troubled facility

  • COVID 2021: What Lies Ahead?
    By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor

    A look at health, education and the economy

  • Revolutionary War Battle Rages in Fishkill
    By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter

    Critics oppose themed tourist complex on historic site

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High Schools

  • Haldane at 10 Bard debate
    Haldane Clubs Adjust To Pandemic
    By Ezra Beato, Correspondent/Student Journalists Program

    Virtual meetings present obstacles, opportunities

  • Howland Hosts Remote Programs for Teens
    By Rachel Thorne, Correspondent/Student Journalists Program

    Book clubs and podcast production on library schedule

  • QAnon believer
    QAnon at Home
    By Ezra Beato, Correspondent/Student Journalists Program

    Conspiracy theory can take toll on family members

  • The Return to a Normal Schedule
    By Rachel Thorne, Correspondent/Student Journalists Program

    Beacon High School returns to full day

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Obituaries

  • Beacon Obituaries
    By Staff

    Dustin Folkes, Nancy Hernandez, Cindy Libby, Ada Walz

  • Eileen Roberto
    Eileen Roberto (1932-2021)
    By Staff

    Former Garrison resident enjoyed traveling, cooking

  • Beacon Obituaries
    By Staff

    David Coffey, Jane Cunningham, Barbara Hopper, Rose Phillips, Jose Rivera

  • Beacon Obituaries
    By Staff

    Bill Bloom, Barbara Schettino, Norma Sommerville

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Sports

  • Beacon football 2021
    Varsity Roundup
    By Skip Pearlman, Sports Reporter

    Volleyball, football and Halls of Fame nominations

  • Haldane volleyball
    Varsity Roundup
    By Skip Pearlman, Sports Reporter

    Volleyball, Haldane football, Beacon swimming

  • beacon football
    Varsity Roundup
    By Skip Pearlman, Sports Reporter

    Football, volleyball and girls' swimming results

  • Local Live
    Virus Pushes Schools to Livestream Sports
    By Arvind Dilawar, Contributor

    Haldane and Beacon use tech to bring games online

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Current Conversations

  • Current Conversation: Millie Solomon
    By Chip Rowe, Editor

    What will it take to reach herd immunity?

  • Carl Albano
    Current Conversation: Carl Albano
    By Chip Rowe, Editor

    Garrison superintendent provides update on COVID at school

  • Philip Benante
    Current Conversation: Philip Benante
    By Chip Rowe, Editor

    Haldane superintendent provides update on COVID at school

  • Dave Merandy
    Current Conversation: Dave Merandy
    By Michael Turton, Reporter

    Cold Spring mayor on challenges of 2020 and 2021

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Videos

  • migration pattern
    Spring on the Way
    By Ross Corsair, Photographer

    Grateful to be here for another migration

  • A Fun Afternoon at Winter Hill
    By Ross Corsair, Photographer

    Sights and sounds from a day of sledding

  • Snow Moments
    By Ross Corsair, Photographer

    Video from inside the storm

  • A Brief Stop at the Mighty Niagara
    By Ross Corsair, Photographer

    Take a break with the powerful waters

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