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

May 21, 2022


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Monthly Archives: March 2020

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Coronavirus Updates
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Coronavirus Updates (March)

By Staff | March 31, 2020

The latest developments from Beacon and Philipstown

Philipstown News

Cold Spring Needs Access to Spigots

By Staff | March 31, 2020

Also plans hydrant flush for next week

Columnists
Callaloo

Small, Good Things: Existentially Yours

By Joe Dizney, Food Columnist | March 31, 2020

The joy of putting food on the table

Beacon News
No trespassing signs at Fishkill Creek

Q&A: No-Trespassing Signs

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 31, 2020

Aren’t Beacon waterways open to public?

Letters to Editor
New York quarter

Letter: What Do You Like About New York?

By Contributor | March 31, 2020

Third-grader in Virginia would like your thoughts

Obituaries
candles

Beacon Obituaries

By Staff | March 29, 2020

Virginia Klein, Jean Ann Osoba

Arts & Leisure

Magazzino Releases Film About Parade

By Staff | March 29, 2020

Documents Cold Spring performance from Nov. 6

Around Town
Real Estate Market Report

Real Estate Market Report

By Staff | March 29, 2020

The latest data on home listings, sales, prices in Highlands

Around Town
school budgets

Schools Draft Budgets in Uncertain Economy

By Holly Crocco, Reporter | March 28, 2020

New concerns about state aid for 2020-21

Beacon News

Looking Back in Beacon

By Chip Rowe, Editor | March 28, 2020

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

Arts & Leisure

Teenage Bakers

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | March 28, 2020

Class is on hiatus, but instructor has some tips

Sudoku

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By Staff | March 28, 2020

Our weekly sudoku …

Letters to Editor
Real Estate Market Report

Letter: We All Need Shelter

By Contributor | March 28, 2020

Real estate should be an “essential” business

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 28, 2020

What’s your favorite spring flower?

5 Questions

5 Questions: Floyd Norris

By Chip Rowe, Editor | March 28, 2020

Former financial correspondent for New York Times

Arts & Leisure

The Cartoon

By Dave Coverly, Contributor | March 28, 2020

Worth one laugh …

Arts & Leisure

Summer Camp Guide

By Staff | March 28, 2020

We’re optimistic about July and August

Obituaries
Donald McNeal

Donald McNeal (1957-2020)

By Staff | March 27, 2020

Owner of Beacon Barkery

Obituaries
Christine Barrack

Christine Barrack (1987-2020)

By Staff | March 27, 2020

Beacon resident was elementary school teacher

Homepage Top Story
breakneck

Hike, or Stay Home?

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | March 27, 2020

Mixed messages from departments, municipalities, on trails

Philipstown News
Cold Spring Village Board

Cold Spring Wants Short-Term Rentals Shut Down

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 27, 2020

Concerned about visitors amid pandemic

Sports

Still Hope for Spring

By Skip Pearlman, Sports Reporter | March 27, 2020

Officials will meet Monday to discuss season

Sports
Elijah Hughes

Beacon Native Considers Jump to NBA

By Skip Pearlman, Sports Reporter | March 27, 2020

Elijah Hughes may leave Syracuse early

Coronavirus Updates

Stuck in Patagonia

By Chip Rowe, Editor | March 27, 2020

Vacation becomes a staycation for Garrison family

Coronavirus Updates
cold spring farmers market

Dining Dilemma

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | March 27, 2020

Restaurants can stay open, but is it worth it?

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