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December 2017

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What Does Voting Mean?

by Staff December 12, 2017December 12, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Students invited to enter MLK Jr. contest

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Ideas to Action

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Philipstown residents push projects

Posted inBeacon News

Rombout Middle School Honor Roll (1st Quarter)

by Staff December 10, 2017December 18, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon students in grades 6-8 recognized for achievement

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Coolest Tavern in Newburgh

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 10, 2017December 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Fine dining in a fascinating historic setting

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Digital Frontier

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 10, 2017December 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison library to add innovation, technology lab

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Sculpture Honors Clearwater

by Staff December 10, 2017December 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Installed at riverfront in Peekskill

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What’s Causing Thyroid Cancer to Soar?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 9, 2017December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New study explores possible link to nuclear plant

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Fall Sports Honors

by Staff December 9, 2017December 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Three Haldane athletes named to All-State teams

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Beacon Development Roundup

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 9, 2017December 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Edgewater, 226 Main on Planning Board docket

Posted inPhilipstown News

No Chestnut Ridge Rent Increase — For Now

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 9, 2017December 10, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Plus, catching up with Cold Spring Village Board

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The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Beacon Art

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 9, 2017December 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Nonprofit celebrates 15 years with exhibit

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam County Approves Rule Change, Pay Raises

Avatar photo by Holly Crocco December 9, 2017December 15, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Also revives shared services committee

Posted inArts & Leisure

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Chris Slane December 9, 2017December 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Posted inAround Town

Bless This Beer

by Staff December 9, 2017December 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Pints and prayers at Dogwood

Posted inAround Town

Revue Returns to Crier

by Staff December 9, 2017December 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon show on Dec. 10

Posted inAround Town

Health Care Job Fair

by Staff December 9, 2017December 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Scheduled in Carmel on Dec. 13

Posted inAround Town

Tax Proposal Would Be Tough on New York

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 8, 2017September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Local officials decry loss of deductions

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5 Questions: Rae Wynn-Grant

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 8, 2017December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Conservation scientist who studies black bears

Posted inAround Town

Holiday Happenings

by Staff December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Highlands events from Dec. 9 to 17

Posted inSports

Girls’ Basketball Preview

Avatar photo by Leigh Alan Klein December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Rebuilding seasons for Haldane, Beacon

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Letters: Garrison Fire District Vote

by Contributor December 8, 2017September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Support for David Brower, and a response from Joe Regele

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Beacon Voters Approve School Plan

by Staff December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Nearly $9 million in projects on agenda

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The Week Ahead

by Staff December 8, 2017December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights for Dec. 8 to 15

Posted inAround Town

Music for Advent

by Staff December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Free concert at St. Andrew’s

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Loretto Knights Results (Week 3)

by Staff December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

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