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October 2019

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Philipstown Obituaries

by Staff October 30, 2019May 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Margaret Giachinta, Joseph Tamagna

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff October 30, 2019October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Painted pumpkins, spooky spiders

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Man Dies After Hit by Train

by Staff October 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Struck by work train near Breakneck

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Reader Endorsements: Beacon Council

by Contributor October 29, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer support for council candidates

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 29, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Small, Good Things: Hudson Valley Tandoori

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The secret? Yogurt-based marinade

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5 Questions: Timothy Haskell

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Cold Spring creator of immersive “horror theater”

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Cold Spring Halloween (Photos)

by Staff October 28, 2019October 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Scenes from the 2019 parade

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A Tour of Beacon’s Parks

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An update on improvements and plans

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Bits of Beacon History

Robert Murphy by Robert Murphy October 27, 2019July 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Halloweens past, maker of parks, St. Joachim’s dedication, mystery object

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff October 26, 2019May 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Friar Sylvester Catallo, Rolando Santovenia, Mary Mericle

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff October 26, 2019February 23, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

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Sharon Vahos (1930-2019)

by Staff October 26, 2019June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Native of Colombia was 89

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On the Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 26, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Is it OK to scare the dickens out of children at Halloween?

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He’s Back … and Bigger Than Ever

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 26, 2019October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Depot Theatre to present bawdy, musical Frankenstein

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Brewster Teen Arrested

by Staff October 26, 2019October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Charged with rape and sexual abuse

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by Staff October 26, 2019October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly sudoku …

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Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

What’s next for Haldane and Beacon teams

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The Next Level

by Staff October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Former Haldane and Beacon athletes playing in college

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Soccer Stars

by Staff October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown and Beacon club results

Posted inAround Town

Prevention Council Honors Drobach

by Staff October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Recognized for work in substance-abuse recovery

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Pudding Street Project Underway

by Staff October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

$28.9M upgrade in Putnam Valley

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Spinning a Few Yarns

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A visit to the Sheep and Wool festival

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Her Words, His Pictures

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 25, 2019July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess couple to receive children’s literature award

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Questions for Candidates: Beacon Council

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Hopefuls for four ward and two at-large seats respond

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