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2024

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Water Restrictions Continue

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring reservoirs drop to 67 percent

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Maya Sweedler by Maya Sweedler November 1, 2024October 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Here are some of the different ways states run their voting

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Winning Costumes

by Staff November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

No contest this year but still we have winners

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Serino Unveils Dutchess Budget

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 1, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lowers taxes, funds EMS, youth programs

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Cold Spring Continues STR Discussion

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 1, 2024October 31, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Board votes to require off-street parking

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Philipstown to Pave Sections of Two Roads

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Also, tentative 2025 budget raises tax rates

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Beacon Council Races Unopposed

by Staff November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

State Assembly member also has no challenger

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Around Town (Photos)

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Going strong, new name, repair cafe

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Week of Nov. 1

by Staff November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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School PTA Collecting Used Books

by Staff November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

South Avenue Elementary plans sale

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Putnam Seeks Award Nominations

by Staff November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Recognition given to volunteers

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Beacon Schools Foundation Honor Teachers

by Contributor October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Gala at Roundhouse draws district supporters

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Hocus Pocus Parade

by Contributor October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

City hosts its annual Halloween event

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Election Explainer: Where are the Key Voters?

Maya Sweedler by Maya Sweedler October 30, 2024October 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Where are the voters who could decide the presidential election?

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Tax Prep Volunteers Needed

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

Will assist seniors, lower incomes with returns

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Hiker Struck and Killed by Tree

by Staff October 29, 2024October 31, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Queens man was hiking at Anthony’s Nose

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Shooting Suspect Arrested in Putnam Valley

by Staff October 29, 2024October 31, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Schools closed for the day

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Reader Endorsements: District 18

by Contributor October 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Letters on the race for the House district that includes Beacon

Byrne at fire
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Putnam Issues Temporary Burn Ban

by Staff October 28, 2024October 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lack of rainfall causes dangerously dry conditions

Posted inElections & Politics

Election Explainer: Here Are the Rules

by Staff October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What to know about voting in New York

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Election Explainer: Voting Machines

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Voting systems are targets of conspiracy theories but get tested for accuracy and security

Election 2024 Explainer
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Election Explainer: What to Expect in New York

Avatar photo by Leah Askarinam October 27, 2024October 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

State leans Democratic but still a Republican priority

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Pumpkins Glow at the Desmond-Fish

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair October 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Library holds it annual Halloween celebration

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Avatar photo by Joey Asher October 25, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What draws Latino immigrants to the Highlands, the process they undergo to stay and the effect on local schools

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