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April 2021

Beacon High School
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A Boon for Beacon Schools

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 16, 2021April 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Outside funding changes outlook for district

Richard Shea at Town Hall
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Town Hall Gets a Makeover

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 16, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Major restoration completed on 1867 building

Heidi Bender
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Bender Resigns from Cold Spring Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 16, 2021April 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Says tone and priorities counter to values

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Big Response to Cold Spring Police Survey

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Plus other recent business for Village Board

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Letter: Library Solar

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Writer: Landscape should not be defaced

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Around Town (Photos)

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

Senator stop, Tot Park is open!, new police hire

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The Current Wins 18 NYPA Awards

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Staff takes home eight first-place honors

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Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

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Current Conversation: Millie Solomon

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Earth Day Events

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Celebrate the planet on April 22-24

ADK High Peaks Trail
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State DEC Launches Reservation System

by Staff April 13, 2021April 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Designed to control crowds in Adirondacks

Posted inAround Town

Dial Ten Coming

by Staff April 13, 2021April 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Area codes will be required

Metro North train
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MTA to Restore Manitou Service

by Staff April 13, 2021April 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Begins April 17 on weekends

Bear Mountain Bridge
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Bridge Tolls to Rise

by Staff April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

First of four annual increases

Pickled Mustard Seed Relish
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Small, Good Things: Dressed for Success

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney April 13, 2021April 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A relish for springtime dining

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Kid Friendly: TikTok Camping, Nails & Sports

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Stay in the Tent for 48 Hours Challenge was highlight of pandemic spring break

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On The Spot

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Would you rather visit an art gallery, history museum or zoo?

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Out There: The Inequality of Heat Waves

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 13, 2021April 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The connections between racism and air temperature

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Beacon Man Tells Police He Has Explosives

by Staff April 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

After standoff, sent for mental-health evaluation

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From Disney to DC to Nickelodeon to SpongeBob

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 12, 2021April 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Nelsonville editor has a career an 8-year-old would love

Danielle Trussoni
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Maven of Melancholy

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 12, 2021April 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Newburgh novelist is a master of goth

Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh …

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Baby and Dog

by Staff April 10, 2021February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both …

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Local Bestsellers

by Staff April 10, 2021April 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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

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School Board Petitions Due

by Staff April 10, 2021April 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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