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2024

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report (May)

by Staff June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Price at the Pump (June)

by Staff June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

Gloria O’Dell
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Gloria O’Dell (1945-2024)

by Staff June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Former teaching assistant at Haldane

Joseph Powers
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Joseph Powers (1929-2024)

by Staff June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident was longtime corrections officer

Honor Roll
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College Deans’ Lists (2023-24)

by Staff June 14, 2024September 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Local students recognized for academic achievements

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Beacon Man Charged in Killing

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 12, 2024June 14, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Accused of 2022 shooting at Forrestal Heights

Urcell Chamberlain
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Urcell Chamberlain (1924-2024)

by Staff June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident, native of Jamaica, loved gardening

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Cold Spring attorney loved flying, travel

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Richard Kreitner by Richard Kreitner June 7, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

It’s unlikely the Highlands would see a disaster as in Maui. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t concerns.

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Pleas Grow for Bridge Fencing

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Lawmakers, advocates call for suicide barriers

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A Fitting Tribute

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 7, 2024June 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Howland Center fundraises for portico, and beyond, to honor Northcutt

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What? No Shakespeare?

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris June 7, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Not so fast, says festival

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Editor’s Notebook: Surviving Bear Mountain

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A few people get a second chance

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Q&A: Allison Pataki

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Bestselling author discusses her writing process

Putnam County purple
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Democrats See ‘Purple’ Putnam

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 7, 2024December 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Registration parity fuels hopes for more offices

A snapping turtle in a happier place
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Out There: Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

How to safely move a snapping turtle

New York City traffic
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Hochul Hits ‘Pause’ on Manhattan Toll

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

MTA planned to impose $15 fee starting this month

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Small, Good Things: Messing With The Formula

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The third generation of a “kid stuff” cookie

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Notable Books by Local Authors

by Staff June 7, 2024June 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New reads by neighbors

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Varsity Roundup

by Staff June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest in track and field, softball and golf

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

News from beyond the Highlands

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New Hockey Team in the Highlands

by Staff June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Franchise moving to Newburgh in fall

Garrison Landing flooding
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Loans Available for Local Flood Damage

by Staff June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Federal outreach center opens in Highlands Falls

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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan June 7, 2024August 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from June 8 to 16

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The Distillery with a House Band

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