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Classic Wheels: 1957 Chevy 210

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A car that’s practically a family member

Assembly Member Jonathan Jacobson (center) is shown with (back row) Mayor Lee Kyriacou, City Administrator Chris White and Council Member Dan Aymar-Blair and (front row), Craig Wolf, Theresa Kraft and Thomas de Villiers of the Howland center. Photo provided
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Howland Gets $25K Grant

by Staff October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Funding will support programs

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The Artist Next Door: Jason Hernandez

Avatar photo by Mackenzie Boric October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

From painting to furniture and back

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Judge Tosses Law Moving Elections

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Dutchess joined lawsuit by Republican officials

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Cold Spring Board Begins STR Review

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Significant changes proposed for short-term rentals

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What’s your favorite pasta dish?

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Dutchess D.A. Secures $3 Million

by Staff October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Money will fund five new positions

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Around Town (Photos)

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Winning gourd, funny guy, Northern Lights, top students

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Election Guide: Philipstown / Putnam Races

by Staff October 18, 2024October 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Many candidates are unopposed

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report (September)

by Staff October 18, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest data on home sales, listings and prices in the Highlands

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Week of Oct. 18

by Staff October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Election Explainer: Why Don’t The Pollsters Ask Me?

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A poll can represent your opinion even if you weren’t contacted for it

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Election Explainer: Will the Polls Be Right?

Amelia Thomson-DeVeauxlinley-sanders by Amelia Thomson-Deveaux and Linley Sanders October 14, 2024October 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What polling on the presidential race can and can’t tell you

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Fight for U.S. House Raging in Hudson Valley, Catskills

Avatar photo by Anthony Izaguirre October 13, 2024October 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Trump struggled in districts in 2020 but other Republicans thrived

Dorothy Smith
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Dorothy Smith (1942-2024)

by Staff October 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lifetime Beacon resident enjoyed simple pleasures

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff October 11, 2024October 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from September

Beacon City Hall
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Tax Rate to Drop, But Taxes May Rise

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 11, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Proposed Beacon budget below state cap

About 120 volunteers harvested sweet potatoes in Garrison. Photo by Ross Corsair
Posted inPhilipstown News

Big Dig

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 11, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown farm hosts sweet-potato harvest

Andrew Krivak (right) and Anthony DiPippo outside the Putnam County Courthouse in February 2023 after a jury acquitted Krivak. Photo by Seth Harrison/ The Journal News
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Reaches $20 Million Deal with Krivak

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 11, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Settlement would end wrongful conviction lawsuit

Gabe and Elaine Smiley relocated with their children from Beacon to Africa in 2021.
Posted inArts & Leisure

Continental Drift

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris October 11, 2024October 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Show follows Beacon family’s move to Africa

Photovoltaic solar panels on sunset sky background,green clean energy concept.
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Philipstown Drafts Solar Rules

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Guidelines cover private, commercial systems

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Varsity Roundup: Beacon

Avatar photo by Nick Robbins October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest cross-country, tennis, football, soccer and swimming results

Taya Robinson of Haldane and Zoe Hammond of Beacon battle for the ball during the Bulldogs’ 7-1 win on Oct. 4. Photo by Leo Grocott
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Varsity Roundup: Haldane

Avatar photo by Jacob Aframian October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest soccer, tennis and volleyball results

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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