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February 2014

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Pols Poised to Protest NY SAFE Gun Control Law

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 22, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Legislators oppose county seal use on NY State Police notices to gun owners

Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville To Open Polls for Uncontested Trustee Post

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 22, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Duncan seeks re-election in March

Posted inAround Town

A Place at the Table Screening Rescheduled for Feb. 24

by Staff February 22, 2014September 15, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Documentary will be shown at United Methodist Church in Peekskill

Posted inAround Town

Guitarist Kenny Wessel Leads Trio at Quinn’s on Feb. 24

by Staff February 22, 2014February 21, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Best known for his work in Prime Time

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Dismayed at Suggestion to Sacrifice Trees

by Contributor February 21, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

10 fewer trees is 10 times less the shade and charm

Posted inPhilipstown News

Part II: Heroin’s Damaged Lives

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 21, 2014October 5, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Parents, an addict and an educator speak out

Posted inAround Town

Desmond-Fish Hosts West Point Foundry Book Event on Feb. 22

by Staff February 21, 2014February 21, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Includes presentation of Foundry images

Posted inAround Town

Ice Time for Alex Mancusco

Avatar photo by Mary Ann Ebner February 21, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison School eighth grader plays for Junior Black Knights

Posted inArts & Leisure

Garrison Art Center Keeps Winter’s Creative Energy Flowing

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 21, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cabin Fever workshops held amid preparations for new exhibit

Posted inArts & Leisure

Scones and Champagne: Cup and Saucer Sets the Table for Downton Abbey Tea

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 21, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Guests requested to come in costume to Feb. 23 TV-inspired celebration

Posted inAround Town

Fundraiser on Mar. 7 to Benefit Lymphatic Education and Research

by Staff February 21, 2014February 14, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Event to be held at Putnam County Golf Course

Posted inPhilipstown News

Butterfield Development Passes First Test

Avatar photo by Kevin E. Foley February 20, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Planning Board votes for a SEQR ‘neg dec’

Meadowsweet seedlings wait to be transplanted to a permanent place in the yard. (Photo by P. Doan)
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Be Adventurous, Order Seedlings This Spring

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 20, 2014July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A month from now, the ground should (fingers crossed) look very different

Posted inAround Town

Howland Library Features Lego Robotics on Feb. 26

by Staff February 20, 2014March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Event open to children ages 7 and up

Posted inPhilipstown News

GVFC Responds to Vehicle Fire

by Staff February 19, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Brush fire truck needed to climb icy road

Posted inAround Town

Recycling Center Closed Feb. 22

by Staff February 19, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Service to resume in March

Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Off-Season Color

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney February 19, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Risotto is a perfect culinary medium for these cold months

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Stunned About Pedestrian Safety Issues

by Contributor February 19, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Why aren’t there crosswalks on Main Street?

Posted inAround Town

Museum and DFL Present Queen of the Sun — the Mysteries of Bees

by Staff February 18, 2014July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Presentation takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 20

Posted inAround Town

Learning and Leading: Garrison Eighth-Grade Class Officers

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 18, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Having a say in student government

Posted inAround Town

Cognitive Psychologist to Speak Mar. 5 at Haldane on Learning Differences

by Staff February 18, 2014February 14, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Speaker proposes new theory of human intelligence

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Francisco Has Proven Himself Time and Again

by Contributor February 18, 2014September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

MacDonald has necessary experience and insight

Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison School Board Close to Decision on Superintendent Hiring

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 18, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Snow days eat into schedule

Posted inAround Town

Putnam County DA Levy Hosts Drug Education Forum Feb. 19 at Haldane High School

by Staff February 17, 2014February 17, 2014 Why you can trust The Current

Event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. in auditorium

Posted inPhilipstown News

Let Fjord Trail Hug Hudson River

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 17, 2014April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Planning session hears voices from multiple local jurisdictions and groups

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