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July 2020

Posted inArts & Leisure

Magazzino Reopens — With Restrictions

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Visitors welcome but must keep distance

Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff July 11, 2020July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Ship trip, new shops, cool read

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly July 11, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Our weekly sudoku …

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Snake Bitten!

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 11, 2020July 15, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A painful encounter

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by Staff July 11, 2020July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

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Beacon Police Blotter

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by Staff July 11, 2020July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Facing Loss of Revenue, Putnam Makes Cuts

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 11, 2020July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Also will refinance bond to cover projected losses

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Philipstown Farm Acres Added to Agricultural District

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 11, 2020July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Montgomery, critical of process, votes no

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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 10, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from July 11 through 18

Posted inAround Town

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Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe July 10, 2020September 14, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

One contest outstanding

Posted inBeacon News

Current Names Beacon Editor

by Staff July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Jeff Simms will report from city full-time

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Names Acting Police Chief

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 10, 2020July 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Also: Mayor vows to put disciplinary records online

Posted inAround Town

Paycheck Program Brings $34 Million+ to Highlands

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe July 10, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Federal loans can be forgiven if jobs retained

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State: Policy Didn’t Cause Nursing Home Deaths

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 10, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Serino charges report ‘fits their narrative’ 

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Dutchess Republicans Block Bid to Stop New Jail

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 10, 2020August 5, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

As inmate numbers plummet, new facility could be half empty

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Marlene Cole, Tommy Ninnie, Satwant Garcha, Rodney Verdile

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Sister Agnes Vitale (1919-2020)

by Staff July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Franciscan missionary for 82 years

Peg Merandy
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Peg Merandy (1927-2020)

by Staff July 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Lifelong Cold Spring resident and mother of mayor

Posted inAround Town, Videos

Fireworks at Dutchess Stadium

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Ross Corsair captures one of the few displays this year

Posted inCurrent Conversations

Current Conversation: Liz Armstrong and Michael Turton

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe July 8, 2020February 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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Peter Strong (1926-2020)

by Staff July 7, 2020July 17, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident was conservationist

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 7, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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