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October 2020

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Attorney accuses Putnam jail of violating privacy rights

"High on My Dark Horse"
Posted inArts & Leisure

World on Fire

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

During pandemic, artist’s fantasies don’t seem as distant

Posted inBeacon News

Three Beacon School Board Candidates Withdraw

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 16, 2020April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Two remain, but panel could wait for election

Philipstown has erected a barrier to block off its parking lot near Constitution Marsh.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Fracas at Indian Brook Prompts Calls for Action

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 16, 2020October 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Legislator renews push for human rights commission

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Chaos in Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 16, 2020October 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Overcrowding creates parking problems, safety concerns

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Local Bestsellers

by Staff October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Top adult and children’s books at Binnacle and Split Rock

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Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane girls’ soccer begins competition at Putnam Valley

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by Staff October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Fedorchak to be succeeded by deputy

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Current Conversation: Michael Gusmano

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 16, 2020February 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Hastings scholar discusses COVID-19 vaccine development

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Governor Urges Response to Census

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe October 14, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

After court decision, deadline is 6 a.m. Friday

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Haldane School Foundation Names New Board

by Staff October 13, 2020October 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Will sponsor pumpkin hunt on Oct. 24

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Putnam Police Panel Invites Feedback

by Staff October 13, 2020October 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Says it would like to hear from diverse voices

Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Institute Names Directors

by Staff October 13, 2020October 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Creates new fellowship program

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Granite Mountain to Close Nov. 21 to 29

by Staff October 13, 2020October 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Will allow deer hunters to cull herd at preserve

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Arts Fund Sets Application Deadline

by Staff October 13, 2020October 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Looking for projects in and near Beacon

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Indian Point to Test Sirens on Oct. 15

by Staff October 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Alarm will sound for about four minutes

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Looking Back in Philipstown

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe October 13, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Roots and Shoots Q&A: Fall Planting and Foraging

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 13, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

It’s not too late for new plantings

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 13, 2020January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Who was one of your outstanding teachers?

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Mouths to Feed: The Oat Less Traveled

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour October 13, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A comforting bowl of oatmeal for chilly autumn mornings

Morning Woods
Posted inArts & Leisure

Meeting Outdoors

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Gallery pairs two distinct landscape artists

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Something You Don’t Know About Me: Sam Gold

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A Cold Spring store owner’s globetrotting past

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Audio Shift

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 12, 2020October 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

With lack of bookings, theater company turns to radio

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The Circus Was Born in Putnam County

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

Historian’s Office releases video history

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