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December 2012

Posted inArts & Leisure

Stories of Community Spirit in 2012

by Staff December 31, 2012May 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Articles on people coming together for a cause

Posted inAround Town

Next Depot Docs Film Which Way Home Shows Jan. 11

by Staff December 30, 2012December 30, 2012 Why you can trust The Current

With special guest Director Rebecca Cammisa

Posted inAround Town

Locals Continue Working Together on Hurricane Sandy Relief

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 30, 2012January 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Facebook donation event morphs into ongoing effort

Posted inAround Town

Winterfest Scheduled for Jan.13

by Staff December 29, 2012December 29, 2012 Why you can trust The Current

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

Posted inAround Town

Audubon Society Holds Crow Program and Chili Party Jan. 12

by Staff December 29, 2012December 29, 2012 Why you can trust The Current

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

Posted inAround Town

Fresh-Air Fun

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner December 29, 2012January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Outdoor life offers winter’s best adventures

Posted inAround Town

Sheriff Increases Patrols for New Year’s Eve

by Staff December 29, 2012May 3, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Recommends mass transit, taxis, and designated drivers

Posted inAround Town

Then & Now: Cold Spring Baptist Church

Maggie Benmour by Maggie Benmour December 29, 2012July 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The latest in our series of historic photos

Posted inPhilipstown News

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

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 27, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Hours of review, deliberation preceded vote

Posted inAround Town

Parental Consent Required for Body Piercing of Minors

by Staff December 27, 2012July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Public health law amended to account for risks

Posted inVideos

The Philter: Surviving the Holidays, Part 1

by Staff December 26, 2012March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Outdoors with Shane Whitefeather of Mountain Scout Survival School

Posted inAround Town

Winter Welcome Week Features Historic Sites Dec. 27-29

by Staff December 26, 2012May 3, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

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

Posted inAround Town

Holiday Round-up: December 24, 2012

by Staff December 24, 2012December 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Gingerbread and whimsical menorah

Posted inSports

Mancuso returns as team captain for 2012-13 season

by Staff December 24, 2012December 24, 2012 Why you can trust The Current

Seventh-grader leads Junior Black Knights PeeWee ice hockey team

Posted inSports

Trio Are Haldane’s First Varsity Hockey Players

by Staff December 22, 2012December 22, 2012 Why you can trust The Current

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

Posted inArts & Leisure

Then & Now: Julia Butterfield Library

Maggie Benmour by Maggie Benmour December 22, 2012July 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The latest in our series of historic photos

Posted inAround Town

Knights of Columbus Announce Free Throw Competition for Jan. 12

by Staff December 22, 2012December 22, 2012 Why you can trust The Current

Open to boys and girls ages 10 to 14

Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: The Dirt on Christmas

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour December 22, 2012September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

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

Posted inArts & Leisure

Christmas Traditions Reach Back Centuries and from Ireland to the Balkans

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 22, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

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

Posted inAround Town

A Wonderland of Nutcrackers Awaits Haldane’s Kindergartners

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 21, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

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

Posted inAround Town

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

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 21, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Christmas past often contributes to Christmas present

Posted inPhilipstown News

Demolition of Butterfield Hospital Approved

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 20, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Historic District Review Board votes 4-1

Posted inAround Town

Open Space Institute Connects Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands

by Staff December 20, 2012January 3, 2013 Why you can trust The Current

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

Posted inAround Town

River University Offers Hudson River Experience

by Staff December 20, 2012March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Institute program for undergrads runs June 10-28

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Copes With Newtown Shootings

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 20, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Draft budget spending increase will have to be trimmed

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