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October 2016

Posted inAround Town

People Against Domestic Violence to Hold March

by Staff October 18, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Group will gather Oct. 22 on Main Street in Cold Spring

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 17, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Meeting highlights from Oct. 11

Posted inAround Town

Cold Spring Resident Honored

by Staff October 17, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Joe Plummer recognized for volunteer work

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Serino Campaign

by Contributor October 17, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Is state senator avoiding voters?

Posted inAround Town

Haircuts and Goblins

by Staff October 17, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Pop-up in Beacon includes children’s cuts, face painting

Posted inAround Town

Beacon Gets Ready for the Dark Parade

by Staff October 17, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Begins at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Herbert and Main

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A Few Thoughts on Dying

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 16, 2016July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Eve Ensler – of “Vagina Monologues” fame – to visit Garrison for performance of her play about the end of life

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Historic Village Wall Collapses

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 16, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

St. Mary’s Church may face costly repairs

Posted inBeacon News

Drafting a Beacon Blueprint

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 16, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Waterfront a vital part of comprehensive plan update

Posted inAround Town

Firefighters Train With Rescue Jacks

by Staff October 16, 2016October 15, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Complete all-day training in Garrison

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Selling City Land

by Contributor October 16, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Beacon residents should have more say

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Philipstown Man Charged with Drug Possession

by Staff October 15, 2016October 16, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Arrested after traffic stop on Route 301

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Can They Spell? (Video)

by Staff October 15, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

25th Putnam County Spellling Bee actors put to test

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“Putnam County Spelling Bee” Finally Comes to (Our) Putnam County

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 15, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown Depot Theatre will present hit musical comedy

Posted inAround Town

Taking it to the Street

Avatar photo by Anita Peltonen October 15, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Who has it easier, women or men?

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Board Asked to Enact Gun-Storage Law

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 15, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Activists say it would protect children, save lives

Posted inArts & Leisure

Music of the Streets

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 15, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

A conversation with Jonathan F. P. Rose about ‘the well-tempered city’

Posted inArts & Leisure

Rise Up Singing

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 15, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

American Center for Folk Music celebrates its new home

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Start the Fjord at Dockside

by Contributor October 15, 2016September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Set up there better for handicapped

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Cold Spring Police Blotter

by Staff October 15, 2016March 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Department reports 69 calls in September

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council Schedules Public Hearings

by Staff October 15, 2016October 15, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Linkage zone, parking, water meters will be addressed

Posted inSports

High School Scoreboard

by Staff October 15, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Results from Oct. 6 to 12

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman October 15, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff October 15, 2016April 12, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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Posted inSports

Cunningham Named Player of Week

by Staff October 15, 2016October 14, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

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