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May 2020

James Wynn and Theresa Timmons
Posted inPhilipstown News

A Friendship Endures, Despite Pandemic

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 2, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Stay-at-home challenges — and perks

Bernard Bunye
Posted inArts & Leisure

Something You Don’t Know About Me: Bernard Bunye

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 2, 2020May 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Talent manager has a history of service

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Magazzino, Chamber Create Scholarship

by Staff May 2, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Will award $1,000 and paid internship

Chris Bishop
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5 Questions: Chris Bishop

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe May 2, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident is founder of Stand with Iraqi Christians

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly May 2, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Beacon: The Region’s Greenest Community?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 2, 2020May 1, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

City leaders strive for environmental excellence

Dorothy Ferrone
Posted inObituaries

Dorothy Ferrone (1916-2020)

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Lifelong Beacon resident was 103

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Bill Whipp (1945-2020)

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Cold Spring resident was adventurer, sensitive to injustice

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Bob Nowak (1945-2020)

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Cold Spring resident was Jersey native, Navy vet

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Our weekly sudoku…

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Our Annual Poetry Readings Have Begun!

by Staff May 2, 2020May 2, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Residents share favorites during National Poetry Month

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No Return for District, College Students

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 2, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cuomo extends closure for rest of academic year

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On the Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 2, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What has been your most memorable shelter-in-place meal?

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Editor’s Notebook: Top Secrets

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe May 1, 2020January 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The early results of our search for “confidential” Putnam records

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Order Up!

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 1, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Some restaurants that closed cautiously reopen

Posted inArts & Leisure

Shakespeare Festival Cancels 2020 Season

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 1, 2020May 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Hopes to offer online workshops, readings

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Dutchess, Putnam: Keep Us Out of It

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 1, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Counties want state to allow faster re-opening

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Posted inAround Town

Moving Around

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe May 1, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cellphone data measures the effect of the shutdown

Mia Ricottilli
Posted inSports

The Seniors: Beacon Softball

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

‘I feel like my season is lost’

Scholarship guide
Posted inAround Town

2020 College Scholarship Guide

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe May 1, 2020May 6, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Awards available to Highlands residents

Posted inAround Town

Around Town

by Staff May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Val/sal, safe at sea, uninvited guest, thankerchief

Teresa Lagerman
Posted inAround Town

Current Hires Community Manager

by Staff May 1, 2020July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Oversees social media and events

Posted inBeacon News

Catching Up with the Beacon City Council

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Short-term rentals, zoning tables, four-story buildings

Margaux Lange
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Artist Next Door: Margaux Lange

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

She has an eye for Barbie

Posted inAround Town

Challengers Set for November

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe May 1, 2020May 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

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