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October 2017

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Indian Point to Test Sirens

by Staff October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Will sound Oct. 25 for about four minutes

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The Symphony Next Door

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 23, 2017October 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Music lovers are discovering Newburgh orchestra

Posted inAround Town

Teal Pumpkin Project

by Staff October 23, 2017October 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Girl Scout project for children with food allergies

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Garrison Fire Budget

by Contributor October 23, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Commissioner explains his “no” vote

Posted inAround Town

Up Close with the Moon

by Staff October 23, 2017October 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Library will provide telescopes

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Classics for Kids

by Staff October 23, 2017October 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Pop-up concert for children on Oct. 28

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Tickling the Ivories

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 22, 2017March 16, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Trained as dentist, schooled in jazz

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Baby and Dog

by Staff October 22, 2017July 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Nate Beeler October 22, 2017May 7, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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A Hero’s Story

by Staff October 22, 2017October 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Speaker to discuss Commodore Kiefer

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Letter: Clean Power

by Contributor October 22, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: We do not have to feel powerless

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5K for Cancer Society

by Staff October 22, 2017October 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Mike Archer Memorial on Oct. 28

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff October 21, 2017May 12, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Rose Engel, Sibilla Patrizi, Mary Piacente, Sister Mary Reed, Raymond Sandler Sr., Sandra Trifilo, Ashley White

Posted inPhilipstown News

Villages Still at Odds Over Fire Protection

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 21, 2017October 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring may simply change how it bills

Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Shirley Maloney

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 21, 2017December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

“Hot dog lady” at Breakneck

Posted inSports

Philipstown Soccer Club (Week 5)

by Staff October 21, 2017October 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Travel team soccer results from Oct. 15

Posted inSports

Athlete of the Week

Avatar photo by Leigh Alan Klein October 21, 2017October 21, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Makenzie Patinella, Haldane

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Haldane Hall of Fame Inductees

by Staff October 21, 2017October 21, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

10 individuals and one team become first class

Posted inAround Town

Candy Donations for Parrott

by Staff October 21, 2017October 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Drop off at Haldane, Foodtown, Butterfield

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Fiction from Real Life

by Staff October 21, 2017October 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Next Depot reading on Oct. 25

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Fall Fun

by Staff October 21, 2017October 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison School PTA holds it annual fall festival

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff October 20, 2017July 31, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from Oct. 6 to 19

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislators Expected to Approve Their Own Raises

Avatar photo by Holly Crocco October 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Last increase was in 2007; would make $40K annually

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council Candidates Say Hello

by Staff October 20, 2017October 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

And a few say goodbye

Posted inSports

Beacon, Haldane Soccer Teams Head to State Tournament

Avatar photo by Leigh Alan Klein October 20, 2017October 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Bulldogs play today; Blue Devils next week

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