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2024

Wastewater from the Beacon treatment plant is being tested for the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Illegal Sewer Connections Must Be Closed

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

Beacon now requires proof of termination

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Promotes Four Police Officers

by Staff June 7, 2024June 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Swearing-in ceremony on June 17

Garrison Landing
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Philipstown to Repurpose Pandemic Funding

by Staff June 7, 2024June 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

County approves change in Garrison water projects

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Classic Wheels: 1970 Dodge Challenger

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A rare slant six gets some love

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On The Spot

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What tops your 2024 summer fun list?

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Putnam County Names Tourism Director

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Legislature must approve choice

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How They Voted (Congress)

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Select votes by local members of Congress through June 7

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5 Questions: Danny Bernstein

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Cold Spring resident is a top-ranked pool player

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Around Town (Photos)

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Dad trolley, DIY rescues, student honored

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Merchants Say Meters Hurt Business

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Village has earned nearly $30,000 since April 5

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Batter Up!

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Photos from the spring Philipstown Little League season

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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173 Dancers, 37 Pieces

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Ballet Arts Studio and the Dutchess Dance Company perform

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Letter: Honking Revoked

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

Writer: Two apologies I’d love to make official

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Week of June 7

by Staff June 7, 2024June 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

David Provan
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David Provan (1948-2024)

by Paid Notice June 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Navy vet was accomplished artist

Clearwater
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Clearwater Finds Safe Harbor

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 4, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Raises $347,000 to surpass emergency fundraising goal

Cold Spring Generals
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Generals Win First GHVBL Title

Kent Schacht by Kent Schacht June 3, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Travel baseball squad tops Yorktown Heights

2 Cross St.
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2 Cross St. Back to ‘Affordable’

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 2, 2024June 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

State grant allows Beacon development to shift, again  

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Beacon Obituaries

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

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2020 Breakneck burning
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Wildfires: What Are the Risks?

Richard Kreitner by Richard Kreitner May 31, 2024May 16, 2025 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.

Windows were open on May 21 at Haldane as temperatures hit 88 degrees outside. Photo by J. Asher
Posted inAround Town

Too Hot to Learn, or Teach?

Avatar photo by Joey Asher May 31, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Amid global warming, schools seek ways to cool classrooms

Posted inBeacon News

Fishkill Prison Report: Conflicting Accounts

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 31, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Review addressed violence, health care, conditions

Zack Schetter waits for the ball as a Marlboro runner slides into second during the title game on May 25. Photo by Allyse Pulliam/USA Today
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Varsity Roundup

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

The latest Beacon and Haldane results in baseball, track and golf

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