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November 2020

Beacon (Photo by Alejandro Lopez)
Posted inAround Town

Victory Lap

by Staff November 14, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Biden supporters took to the streets in the Highlands

Lavonne Cooper
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Lavonne Cooper

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 14, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident was probation officer for 32 years

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Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff November 14, 2020November 14, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Dean Mogan, Thomas Scianna, Kathie Spaight

Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

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

Thanks to veterans, firetruck tour, back to Beacon, game maker

Jessica Cruz-Strika with Marley
Posted inBeacon News

Where the Cool Cats Go

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New coffee shop combines the best things in life

Posted inAround Town, Special Reports

COVID 2021: What Lies Ahead?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 13, 2020March 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

A look at health, education and the economy

Fabiola Diego Herrera and Hannah Ashburn
Posted inAround Town

Business as Unusual

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local merchants hunker down for winter

Dollar bill in mask
Posted inAround Town

Closer to the Edge

Avatar photo by Victoria Shannon November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

For many, shutdown has made bad situation worse

Dawn Scanga
Posted inAround Town

Will It Work Out?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Gyms struggle as clients exercise on their own

Judith Tulloch Band
Posted inAround Town

From Chords to Discord

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Musicians, venues squeezed as pandemic marches on

Metro North train
Posted inAround Town

What Happens to the Commute?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Workers grow accustomed to being home

house key
Posted inAround Town

Through the Roof

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Home prices rise as people flee hot spots

Jamie Saft
Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 13, 2020December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Nov. 14 to 22

Odell
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam to Consider $45K to Study Sheriff Overtime

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

County executive and sheriff spar in dueling statements

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Clears Path for HVSF Relocation

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Plans for donated site now go to Planning Board

Sargent School
Posted inBeacon News

Two Beacon Schools Flagged for Improvement

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

State says test scores show insufficient growth

Posted inAround Town

Virus Surges in Dutchess, Putnam

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State orders business curfew, limit on gatherings

girls soccer
Posted inSports

Haldane Gets First Win

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Girls’ soccer edges Beacon

Farah Jaafar
Posted inSports

Beacon Defeats Hendrick Hudson for First Time

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Girls’ tennis team comes from behind

Miguel Ruiz
Posted inSports

Beacon Suffers First Two Losses

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Boys’ soccer still in good position for tournament

Garrison School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison School to Close for Two Days

by Staff November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Individual on site tests positive for COVID

Thanksgiving table
Posted inPhilipstown News

St. Mary’s to Organize Thanksgiving Dinner

by Staff November 10, 2020November 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Volunteers will deliver food or provide at drive-through

The river herring
Posted inAround Town

State Provides Grants for Dam Work

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

Hopes to restore habitat for eel, herring

Posted inCurrent Conversations

Current Conversation: Kathleen Foley and Heidi Bender

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 10, 2020February 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Newly elected members of Cold Spring Village Board

Leafy lawn
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: The November Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 10, 2020April 9, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A case for leaving the leafblowers in the tool shed

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