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April 2020

Rebeca Garcia
Posted inAround Town

Coronavirus Updates (April)

by Staff April 30, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The latest developments from Beacon and Philipstown

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Posted inColumnists

Out There: Please Do Come Back From the Moon

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 28, 2020April 24, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Redefining our sense of adventure

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Posted inAround Town

Hudson Valley Seed Changes Name

by Staff April 28, 2020April 24, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Nonprofit is now Land to Learn

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Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Free Legal Assistance

by Contributor April 28, 2020September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provides services

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Historic Update

by Contributor April 28, 2020September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring design guidelines will get update

Carl Albano
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Names New Superintendent

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 27, 2020April 28, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Hires Tuckahoe administrator who will begin July 1

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Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: A Pile of Sticks

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 26, 2020June 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Ideas for those tree bits collected after a windy day

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Blacktop Magic

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 26, 2020April 24, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Nelsonville firm transforms playgrounds

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly April 26, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff April 25, 2020May 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Robert Kerby, Jon Osborne, Mary Rafter, John Salvas, Rosina Tyburczy

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Posted inObituaries

Wayne Stephens (1961-2020)

by Staff April 25, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident loved the arts, travel, birds

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Missing the Movies

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 25, 2020April 24, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Story Screen Beacon attempting to fill the gap

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Posted inAround Town

It’s Not All Happening at the Zoo (for Now)

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 25, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

But Bear Mountain animals still need care

Posted inAround Town

Animal Shelters Carry On

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 25, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

SPCA, Humane Society and ARF cope with COVID-19

Posted inOn the Spot

On the Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 25, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What important traits must a leader have?

Julie Mastrine
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Julie Mastrine

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 25, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident is director of marketing for AllSides.com

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon School Budget Still Uncertain

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 25, 2020April 24, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

How do you plan during a pandemic?

Posted inAround Town

Grading on a COVID Curve

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 25, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Districts must evaluate virtual learning

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Shea Responds

by Contributor April 25, 2020September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Supervisor: I’m even more concerned for our county

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by Staff April 25, 2020April 24, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly sudoku …

Posted inPhilipstown News

Happy Birthday, Joe!

by Staff April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

You’re never too old for your own parade

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Posted inAround Town

Healthy Appetite for Farm Goods

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 24, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Farmers pivot to online, phone sales

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Posted inBeacon News

Fishkill Ends Review of Zoning Request

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Rolling Hills developer says decision cost $1 million

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Falling into Home Schooling

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Family video a hit on YouTube

Posted inArts & Leisure

Something You Don’t Know About Me: Krystal Ford

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 24, 2020April 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

She traveled the world, inspecting airline food

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