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February 2023

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Environmental Projects Receive Grants

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Programs include sailing trips, outdoor gardening

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Putnam Hospital Resumes Delivering Babies

by Staff February 10, 2023February 9, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Renovated birthing center reopens

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On The Spot

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5 Questions: Bob Mayer

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Baseball historian from Putnam Valley

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African Jam (Photos)

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Drum-and-dance ensemble dazzles at Howland

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Man Accused of Violating Order

by Staff February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Earlier charged with violence in Garrison

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Painting a New Life

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Beacon artist finds solace in the familiar

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

A 1973 sketch of the plans for Mayors Park in Cold Spring
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Looking Back in Philipstown

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe February 10, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 125 and 150 years ago

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How They Voted (Congress)

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Select votes by local members of Congress through Feb. 10

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Letter: Fjord Trail

by Contributor February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Meeting was helpful for planners

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Week of Feb. 10

by Staff February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and number games

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Edward Mancari (1949-2023)

by Paid Notice February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former Beacon principal, Cold Spring trustee

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Beacon Obituaries

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How They Voted (Congress)

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Select votes by local members of Congress through Feb. 3

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Reporter’s Notebook: Is Crime Up in Beacon?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 3, 2023February 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

How perception stacks up against the stats

JC Prinzo of Philipstown battled fatique for five months after COVID. Photo by L. Sparks
Posted inAround Town

Few Answers for Long COVID

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 3, 2023April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Some Highlands residents still recovering

Putnam County Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Nesheiwat (right) speaks with a colleague at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing clinic held in Brewster in 2020. File photo by Ross Corsair
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Health Commissioner in Final Year

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Plans to retire after failing to get needed degree

Mayor Lee Kyriacou delivered his State of the City address on Monday (Jan. 30). Photo by J. Simms
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Beacon Mayor: City in ‘Excellent’ Shape

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Kyriacou delivers State of the City address

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5 Questions: Jonathan Miller

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris February 3, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Principal broker at JonCar Realty in Beacon

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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan February 3, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Feb. 4 to 12

Garrison School Board
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Garrison Board Packets Available

by Staff February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Two seats will be on May ballot

Posted inBeacon News

Early Candidate for Dutchess Executive

by Staff February 3, 2023February 2, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former state Sen. Sue Serino plans to run

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Nature story, greeters, Green Teen tour

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Board hears from short-term rentals committee

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