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

February 04, 2023


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Monthly Archives: December 2012

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Arts & Leisure

Stories of Community Spirit in 2012

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 31, 2012

Articles on people coming together for a cause

Around Town

Next Depot Docs Film Which Way Home Shows Jan. 11

By Staff | December 30, 2012

With special guest Director Rebecca Cammisa

Around Town

Locals Continue Working Together on Hurricane Sandy Relief

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 30, 2012

Facebook donation event morphs into ongoing effort

Around Town

Winterfest Scheduled for Jan.13

By Staff | December 29, 2012

To be held Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Around Town

Audubon Society Holds Crow Program and Chili Party Jan. 12

By Staff | December 29, 2012

Birdseed pickup and sale runs from 2 to 5 p.m.

Around Town

Fresh-Air Fun

By Mary Ann Ebner, Contributor | December 29, 2012

Outdoor life offers winter’s best adventures

Around Town

Sheriff Increases Patrols for New Year’s Eve

By Staff | December 29, 2012

Recommends mass transit, taxis, and designated drivers

Around Town

Then & Now: Cold Spring Baptist Church

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | December 29, 2012

The latest in our series of historic photos

Philipstown News

HDRB Members Cite Reasons for ‘Yes’ Vote on Hospital Demolition

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | December 27, 2012

Hours of review, deliberation preceded vote

Around Town

Parental Consent Required for Body Piercing of Minors

By Staff | December 27, 2012

Public health law amended to account for risks

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The Philter: Surviving the Holidays, Part 1

By Staff | December 26, 2012

Outdoors with Shane Whitefeather of Mountain Scout Survival School

Around Town

Winter Welcome Week Features Historic Sites Dec. 27-29

By Staff | December 26, 2012

Conservancy offers special tours of Washington’s and Knox’s Headquarters

Around Town

Holiday Round-up: December 24, 2012

By Staff | December 24, 2012

Winter solstice, Gingerbread and living nativities…

Sports

Mancuso returns as team captain for 2012-13 season

By Staff | December 24, 2012

Seventh-grader leads Junior Black Knights PeeWee ice hockey team

Sports

Trio Are Haldane’s First Varsity Hockey Players

By Staff | December 22, 2012

A senior, sophomore and freshman join JFK/Putnam Valley team

Arts & Leisure

Then & Now: Julia Butterfield Library

By Maggie Benmour, Freelance Photographer | December 22, 2012

The latest in our series of historic photos

Around Town

Knights of Columbus Announce Free Throw Competition for Jan. 12

By Staff | December 22, 2012

Open to boys and girls ages 10 to 14

Food

Mouths to Feed: The Dirt on Christmas

By Celia Barbour, Food Columnist | December 22, 2012

Christmas breakfast should be special. But it can’t take forever to cook.

Arts & Leisure

Christmas Traditions Reach Back Centuries and from Ireland to the Balkans

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | December 22, 2012

Ever wonder where we got all the hoopla associated with Christmas?

Around Town

A Wonderland of Nutcrackers Awaits Haldane’s Kindergartners

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 21, 2012

Cold Spring’s Linda LeMon shows them a little holiday magic each December

Around Town

Yuletide Traditions: From Tourtières to Sushi, They Vary From Family to Family

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 21, 2012

Christmas past often contributes to Christmas present

Philipstown News

Demolition of Butterfield Hospital Approved

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | December 20, 2012

Historic District Review Board votes 4-1

Around Town

Open Space Institute Connects Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands

By Staff | December 20, 2012

Land purchase adds to OSI’s longtime preservation efforts at both state parks

Around Town

River University Offers Hudson River Experience

By Staff | December 20, 2012

Beacon Institute program for undergrads runs June 10-28

Philipstown News

Haldane Copes With Newtown Shootings

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 20, 2012

Draft budget spending increase will have to be trimmed

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