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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

May 16, 2022


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Monthly Archives: November 2018

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Special Reports

A Growing Challenge (Part 3)

By Chip Rowe, Editor | November 30, 2018

The uncertain future of farming in the Hudson Valley …

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Progress Report

By Chip Rowe, Editor | November 30, 2018

In 2004, a major report recommended changes in the Hudson Valley. How are we doing?

Special Reports

Funding Options

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | November 30, 2018

The 2014 Farm Bill was great for the Hudson Valley. How about 2019?

A Growing Challenge

Reports from the Field

By Deb Lucke, Investigative Cartoonist | November 30, 2018

The wheat field, the rye field, the barley field, and the oat field

Special Reports

Growing Cash

By Cheetah Haysom, Contributor | November 30, 2018

What can be done to make farms profitable?

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Where Will the Food Come From?

By Chip Rowe, Editor | November 30, 2018

Study: 90 percent of the U.S. could feed itself

Philipstown News

Waiting for Metro-North

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 30, 2018

Five years after deadly derailment, safety system incomplete

Philipstown News

Town Board Revives Magazzino Rezoning

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | November 30, 2018

Meanwhile, art space becomes nonprofit museum

Philipstown News

Foam Plastic Ban Goes to Putnam Legislature

By Holly Crocco, Reporter | November 30, 2018

Regulation would apply only to chain restaurants

Beacon News

Beacon Greenway to Open New Segments

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 30, 2018

Continuous trail planned through city

Around Town

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 30, 2018

Calendar highlights from Dec. 1 to 9

Beacon News

Beacon Firefighters: ‘It Has Never Been This Bad’

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 30, 2018

Hoping for funds for four officers, will get one

Around Town

Holiday Events and Shopping

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 30, 2018

Calendar highlights from Dec. 1 to 9

Obituaries
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Ernest Piermarini (1944-2018)

By Staff | November 30, 2018

Cold Spring resident was teacher and administrator

Beacon News
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Beacon Names New Building Inspector

By Staff | November 27, 2018

Kolb will begin in January

Philipstown News

Looking Back in Philipstown

By Chip Rowe, Editor | November 26, 2018

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

Around Town

Holiday Food Donations

By Staff | November 26, 2018

Food will be distributed on Fridays

Arts & Leisure

Two Lives: Stein and Toklas

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 25, 2018

Reading a play about the Lost Generation

Arts & Leisure

It’s Annie! (Photos)

By Staff | November 25, 2018

Beacon Performing Arts Center presents all-kids musical

Around Town

5 Questions: Fred Martin

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 24, 2018

President of Little Stony Point Citizens Association

Around Town

Around Town (Photos)

By Staff | November 24, 2018

‘Tis the season, assemblyman sworn in, Beacon fire

Arts & Leisure

Sophia Rose Antik Brings Dream to Life on Main Street

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | November 24, 2018

Shop blends design, antiques, and Scandinavian hygge

Around Town

Baby and Dog

By Staff | November 24, 2018

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

Philipstown News

Philipstown Approves $11.2M Budget

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | November 23, 2018

Taxes rise 1.8 percent; residents urge town to continue cell tower fight

Philipstown News

Nelsonville to Become Climate Smart Community

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | November 23, 2018

Joins Philipstown, Beacon in attacking global warming

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