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February 2023

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Select incidents from January

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by Staff February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Basketball tournament resumes Wednesday

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Threat likely false but police remain at schools all day

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Haldane team strives to see both sides

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Wine bar brings flavor and flair to Beacon

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Climate change, remote learning threaten tradition

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Calendar highlights from Feb. 25 to March 5

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Former reporter helps schools livestream sports

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Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 24, 2023February 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

DA opposes effort to vacate plea under legalization law

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Around the Region

by Staff February 24, 2023February 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A roundup of New York State news

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Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 24, 2023January 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

An old phone book stirs up memories

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by Staff February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

CCE also offering beekeeping course

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by Staff February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident issued two violations for damage  

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Record Attendance at State Parks

by Staff February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

More than 79 million visitors in 2022

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Varsity Roundup

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Basketball teams prepare for playoffs

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Donations benefit Walter Hoving Home

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