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February 2021

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Police survey; fire company makes big purchase

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‘Truth is Like a Second Chance’

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Impeachment manager cites Philipstown songwriter

Battle of the Tunnel
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Battle(s) of the Tunnel

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane and Beacon face off in first games of season

Posted inAround Town

Every School Dollar Counts

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 19, 2021February 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Districts begin budget planning amid aid uncertainty

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring and Nelsonville Fine-Tune Airbnb Rules

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 19, 2021February 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Proposed laws would require owners get permits

Debbie Brennen
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The Vaccinated Hope and Wait

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 19, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Residents say they still exercise caution

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Fat Tuesday, giving back, essay winners

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Our weekly collection of word and number games

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Reporters will cover high schools, youth issues

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Current Conversation: Carl Albano

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Garrison superintendent provides update on COVID at school

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Local teens shun traditional sources

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No Place Like Home?

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Haldane students prefer to see the world first

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Testing in the Age of COVID

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Some say unfair during pandemic

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Hustis Sentencing Rescheduled

by Staff February 16, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Former trustee pleaded guilty to child porn charge

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Snow Moments

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Video from inside the storm

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Letter: Black Lives Matter

by Contributor February 16, 2021February 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Let’s keep lines of communication open

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Looking Back in Philipstown

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe February 16, 2021December 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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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 16, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What’s the longest you’ve had to wait in line?

Sicilian Salt Cod and Cauliflower
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: A Fish Worth Its Salt

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney February 16, 2021February 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The enduring and global appeal of salt cod

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Kid Friendly: Cook or Clean?

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A snow day that’s not a snow day, and a primal scream

James Ridgeway
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James Ridgeway (1936-2021)

by Staff February 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Investigative reporter grew up in Garrison

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Posted inArts & Leisure

The Artist Next Door: Kim Pitt-Foster

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 15, 2021February 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Returning to pottery, after detours in pre-school and Sesame Street

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Boscobel to Develop Master Plan

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

First major review since 1959

Posted inComics & Cartoons

Paris in Cold Spring

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Our investigative cartoonist hangs out at Paulette’s

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by Staff February 14, 2021February 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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