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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: February 2017

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Around Town

Why Do Businesses Fail?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 28, 2017

Passion doesn’t pay the bills

Around Town

Why Do Businesses Succeed?

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | February 28, 2017

Small-business specialist to present free workshops

Around Town
Sandy Galef

Galef to Hold Town Meeting in Garrison

By Staff | February 28, 2017

Also, shares list of new state laws with constituents

Around Town

United Way Donates Books to PFCS

By Staff | February 28, 2017

Agency adds to children’s therapeutic playroom

Arts & Leisure

Sara’s Secret Love

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | February 27, 2017

Garrison resident lives double life as romance novelist

Arts & Leisure

The Cartoon

By Dale Neseman, Cartoonist | February 27, 2017

Worth one laugh…

Around Town

Shabbat Across America

By Staff | February 27, 2017

Local synagogues to celebrate

Around Town

Photography Exhibit Opens

By Staff | February 27, 2017

Opening reception for Bernard Mindich on March 3

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Letter: Dutchess Update

By Contributor | February 27, 2017

Legislator: Some accomplishments from 2016

Around Town

Comedy Encore

By Staff | February 27, 2017

Butterfield show set for March 4

Sports

Spring Training Begins, and Life Goes On

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 26, 2017

This could be the start of something big

Arts & Leisure

Sharing the Beat

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | February 26, 2017

Beacon rapper Decora is all about the hook (up)

Around Town

National Pig Day

By Staff | February 26, 2017

Howland to host Chancito workshop on March 1

Letters to Editor

Letter: Sanctuary City

By Contributor | February 26, 2017

Writers: Beacon should refuse immigration dragnets

Around Town

Pink Olive Arrives

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | February 25, 2017

Boutique with four NYC stores expands to Highlands

Philipstown News
Cold Spring Village Hall

A $50,000 Tree Trim

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 25, 2017

And other notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Around Town

Taking it to the Street

By Sheila Williams, Contributor | February 25, 2017

What’s your favorite comfort food?

Philipstown News

Notes from the Philipstown Town Board

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | February 25, 2017

Pushes for CCA, consolidation; reopens annex bidding

Arts & Leisure

The Cartoon

By Bill Schorr | February 25, 2017

Worth one laugh…

Sports

Athlete of the Week

By Staff | February 25, 2017

Edmund Fitzgerald, Castleton

Around Town

Innovative Quintet at Howland

By Staff | February 25, 2017

Grammy-nominated group to perform March 5

Arts & Leisure

Down the Rabb(b)it Hole with Ron English

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | February 24, 2017

Street artist will bring characters to life at Towne Crier

Beacon News

Beacon Theater to Reopen

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 24, 2017

Three-screen cinema planned for space

Philipstown News

Nelsonville Mayor Says Cold Spring Using Fire Company as “Cash Cow”

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | February 24, 2017

Says insurance and pension increases “not our problem”

Sports

Haldane Girls’ Hoops Will Play Feb. 28

By Leigh Alan Klein, Contributor | February 24, 2017

Only Highlands team still alive in state tournament

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