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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: April 2020

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Coronavirus Updates
Rebeca Garcia

Coronavirus Updates (April)

By Staff | April 30, 2020

The latest developments from Beacon and Philipstown

Columnists
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Out There: Please Do Come Back From the Moon

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | April 28, 2020

Redefining our sense of adventure

Around Town
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Hudson Valley Seed Changes Name

By Staff | April 28, 2020

Nonprofit is now Land to Learn

Letters to Editor
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Letter: Free Legal Assistance

By Contributor | April 28, 2020

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provides services

Letters to Editor

Letter: Historic Update

By Contributor | April 28, 2020

Cold Spring design guidelines will get update

Carl Albano

Garrison Names New Superintendent

By Chip Rowe, Editor | April 27, 2020

Hires Tuckahoe administrator who will begin July 1

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Roots and Shoots: A Pile of Sticks

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | April 26, 2020

Ideas for those tree bits collected after a windy day

Arts & Leisure
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Blacktop Magic

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | April 26, 2020

Nelsonville firm transforms playgrounds

Arts & Leisure
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The Cartoon

By Dave Coverly, Contributor | April 26, 2020

Worth one laugh …

Obituaries
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Beacon Obituaries

By Staff | April 25, 2020

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

Obituaries
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Wayne Stephens (1961-2020)

By Staff | April 25, 2020

Cold Spring resident loved the arts, travel, birds

Arts & Leisure
Beacon theater

Missing the Movies

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | April 25, 2020

Story Screen Beacon attempting to fill the gap

Trailside Zoo Lauren Bellon

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

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 25, 2020

But Bear Mountain animals still need care

Around Town

Animal Shelters Carry On

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 25, 2020

SPCA, Humane Society and ARF cope with COVID-19

Around Town

On the Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 25, 2020

What important traits must a leader have?

5 Questions
Julie Mastrine

5 Questions: Julie Mastrine

By Chip Rowe, Editor | April 25, 2020

Beacon resident is director of marketing for AllSides.com

Beacon News

Beacon School Budget Still Uncertain

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 25, 2020

How do you plan during a pandemic?

Around Town

Grading on a COVID Curve

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 25, 2020

Districts must evaluate virtual learning

Letters to Editor

Letter: Shea Responds

By Contributor | April 25, 2020

Supervisor: I’m even more concerned for our county

Puzzles
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By Staff | April 25, 2020

Our weekly sudoku …

Philipstown News

Happy Birthday, Joe!

By Staff | April 24, 2020

You’re never too old for your own parade

Coronavirus Updates
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Healthy Appetite for Farm Goods

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | April 24, 2020

Farmers pivot to online, phone sales

Beacon News
Rolling Hills

Fishkill Ends Review of Zoning Request

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 24, 2020

Rolling Hills developer says decision cost $1 million

Arts & Leisure
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Falling into Home Schooling

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | April 24, 2020

Family video a hit on YouTube

Arts & Leisure

Something You Don’t Know About Me: Krystal Ford

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | April 24, 2020

She traveled the world, inspecting airline food

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Recent Comments

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