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April 2021

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State Troopers to Get Body Cameras

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

Roll-out will continue through fall

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Sheriff Sued for $50 Million

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

Brewster man alleges deputies assaulted him during arrest

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5 Questions: Henry Toribio-Martinez

by Arvind Dilawar April 10, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Barback at Happy Valley Arcade Bar in Beacon

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Beacon Obituaries

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

David Coffey, Jane Cunningham, Barbara Hopper, Rose Phillips, Jose Rivera

We Began To Sing, April 15
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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from April 10 to 18

DCCC in Fishkill
Posted inAround Town

DCC Site in Highlands Ready for Students

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Courses will focus on career development

Nancy Montgomery screen share
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Putnam Approves New Guns, Computers for Sheriff

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Also OKs more PR spending, Granite Mountain access

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Shakespeare Plans: An Update

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 9, 2021May 7, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

HVSF make initial requests for project approval

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Schools Must Test, But Will Students Take Them?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Feds deny waiver, but parents can opt out

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Varsity Roundup

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Volleyball, Haldane football, Beacon swimming

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What Drove the Riot?

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

How local demographics may have played a role

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When Will Children Get Vaccines?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 9, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Young people wait for shots as coronavirus cases rise

5 Henry Street
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Beacon to Consider More Apartments

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 9, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

City also approves move for Farmers’ Market

Joline and Her Drum
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Women by Women

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

BAU photography show opens Saturday

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Week of April 9

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

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

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Garrison Golf Course to Close This Year

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 7, 2021April 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Owner says unrelated to Shakespeare Fest move

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Hustis Sentenced to Five Years

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 6, 2021April 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Former trustee pleaded guilty to child porn charge

Posted inPhilipstown News

Director to Leave Desmond-Fish Library

by Staff April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Jen McCreery taking position in Chatham

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 6, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Are you a morning person or a night owl?

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Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: A Time to Gelebrate

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Jell-O gets an upgrade

Lucia Cherciu
Posted inArts & Leisure

Dutchess Names Poet Laureate

by Staff April 5, 2021April 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Poughkeepsie resident is SUNY professor

Pat Schories
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Artist Next Door: Pat Schories

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 5, 2021April 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Children’s book illustrator best known for Biscuit

Howland Cultural Center
Posted inArts & Leisure

Howland Center Retools in April

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 5, 2021April 6, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Prepares for in-person performances in May

Lynne Cherry
Posted inArts & Leisure

Young Voices Have Their Say

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 5, 2021April 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Author provides kids with medium for a message

Ruth Danon
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The Poet Next Door: Ruth Danon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 4, 2021April 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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