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2024

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Ann Gizzarelli (1921-2024)

by Staff December 31, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime Beacon resident was 103

Honor Roll
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Beacon High School Honor Roll

by Staff December 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for first-quarter grades

Gilman Burke
Posted inObituaries

Gilman Burke (1932-2024)

by Paid Notice December 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident was lawyer, environmentalist

HHFT says the riverside trail north of Little Stony Point, shown here in an architect’s rendering, would include a boulder edge and planted buffer. (SCAPE)
Posted inAround Town

State Parks Extends HHFT Deadline

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 30, 2024February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Fjord Trail comments now due by March 4

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Christopher Johanson (1968-2024)

by Paid Notice December 30, 2024January 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Nelsonville resident was firefighter, boater

Jimmy Carter
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West Point to Honor President Carter

by Staff December 29, 2024December 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Will fire cannon round every 30 minutes on Monday

Martee Levi and Meghan Sabas with Gracie Photo by M. Turton
Posted inPhilipstown News

A Little Help from Above

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 27, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Dayslong search for dog gets assist from drone

A 2017 assessment estimated it would cost the Village of Cold Spring $4 million to repair the Upper Dam. The price has since risen to nearly $8 million. (File photo)
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Gets $2.5M for Dam Repair

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 27, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

State money will help secure drinking water supply

The City Council recognized Aymar-Blair at his last meeting on Dec. 16. From left: Paloma Wake, Pam Wetherbee, Molly Rhodes, Mayor Lee Kyriacou, Aymar-Blair, his son Henry (in blue), Jeff Domanski, Aymar-Blair’s wife Monika, Amber Grant and his son Leo (in red). Photo provided
Posted inBeacon News

Exit Interview: Dan Aymar-Blair

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 27, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon council member to become comptroller

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Last-Minute Giving Guide 2024

by Staff December 27, 2024February 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

A directory of local nonprofits to support

“Dawn,” a sculpture by Arlene Shechet, on display at the Storm King Art Center Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Reflection Deficit Disorder

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Will we ever process the pandemic?

A sketch of the depot theater’s proposed facility
Posted inPhilipstown News

Depot Theatre Seeks Project on Town Site

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Would house costumes, sets and theater classes

Beacon basketball
Posted inSports

Varsity Roundup: Beacon

Avatar photo by Nick Robbins December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest basketball, swimming and bowling results

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Varsity Roundup: Haldane

Avatar photo by Jacob Aframian December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest basketball and winter track results, plus football honors

The New York State Capitol building in Albany
Posted inElections & Politics

How They Voted

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe December 27, 2024January 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Governor signs round of bills passed by state legislators

Posted inArts & Leisure

An Artist in Motion

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris December 27, 2024January 2, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon designer has show at Mount Saint Mary

Brass water tap in nature background water faucet
Posted inAround Town

Cold Spring Ends Water Restrictions

by Staff December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon’s reservoirs still refilling

Matthew Steltz (center) is the new chief of the Cold Spring Fire Co. No. 1. The other new officers include Christopher Godsey (left, captain), Josh Dinardo (assistant chief), Travis Fyfe (first lieutenant) and Aaron Leonard (second lieutenant). Photo provided
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Fire Elects Officers

by Staff December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Matthew Steltz becomes chief

Judith Tulloch and Stephen Franchino
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Posted inArts & Leisure

25 Years of Year-End Gigs

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

It’s another New Year’s Eve on stage for Judith Tulloch

Goyish Latkes
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: This Spud’s for You

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

You don’t have to be Jewish to love latkes

Posted inArts & Leisure

Chorale Welcomes Singers

by Staff December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Spring rehearsals begin Jan. 7

Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Dec. 28 to Jan. 5

Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Kacey Morabito-Grean

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

WHUD newscaster now leads retreat center

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Congestion Pricing Begins Jan. 5

by Staff December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Drivers charged in lower Manhattan

Posted inOn the Spot

On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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