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October 2017

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Betty Green (1923-2017)

by Staff October 31, 2017May 12, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime Philipstown resident was active volunteer

Posted inAround Town

Halloween Street Closings in Cold Spring

by Staff October 31, 2017November 2, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

In effect Oct. 31 from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Posted inBeacon News

Bits of Beacon History

Robert Murphy by Robert Murphy October 31, 2017July 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon’s stuntman, the first TV, cat trouble and a mystery man

Posted inSports

Haldane vs. Tuckahoe, Again

Avatar photo by Leigh Alan Klein October 31, 2017November 2, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Since 2004, rivalry has determined Section 1 champ

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Cartoon

by Staff October 31, 2017October 26, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Posted inPhilipstown News

Utopia in Philipstown

by Staff October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Where did it go?

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What the Candidates Say: Beacon City Council

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 30, 2017October 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Thoughts on development and Beacon’s future

Posted inAround Town

Spanish Music and Poetry

by Staff October 30, 2017October 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Graymoor to host guitarist

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Posted inObituaries

Elsie Basso (1923-2017)

by Staff October 30, 2017May 12, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime resident of Cold Spring

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Planned Parenthood, Redux

by Contributor October 30, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

PP responds, as does critic

Posted inSports

Haldane Tennis Finishes 7-4

Avatar photo by Leigh Alan Klein October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Squad returns 14 players in 2018

Posted inAround Town

From Berlin to Beacon

by Staff October 30, 2017October 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Exhibit looks at home and heritage

Posted inAround Town

New Exhibit at Buster Levi

by Staff October 30, 2017October 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Reception scheduled for Nov. 3

Posted inPhilipstown News

Catching Up with … Capuchin Ministries

Avatar photo by Christine Simek October 29, 2017October 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Catholic community in Garrison focused on youth, family

Posted inArts & Leisure

Flowers Galore

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 29, 2017October 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Two shops bring blossoms back to Cold Spring

Posted inPhilipstown News

What the Candidates Say: Philipstown Town Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 29, 2017October 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Tim Greco, Michael Leonard, John Van Tassel

Posted inPhilipstown News

What the Candidates Say: Philipstown Supervisor

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 29, 2017October 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Shea running unopposed for his fifth term

Posted inAround Town

Forum to Examine Indian Point Closure

by Staff October 29, 2017October 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Nov. 3 event will focus on economic impacts

Posted inAround Town

Give Blood

by Staff October 29, 2017October 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Drive at Loretto on Nov. 2

Posted inAround Town

Planting Bulbs

by Staff October 29, 2017October 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Workshop at Stonecrop

Posted inArts & Leisure

Twin Forts Day (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair October 28, 2017October 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Re-enactors remember important 1777 battle

Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Patrick Halvey

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 28, 2017December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Third-generation funeral home director

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dale Neseman October 28, 2017October 26, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letters: Community Congress

by Contributor October 28, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Voting on Philipstown proposals ends Oct. 31

Posted inBeacon News

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by Staff October 28, 2017October 30, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Fourth confirmed case this year in state of tick-borne disease

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