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The Red Roof Inn on Route 9 is lodging 86 asylum-seekers from New York City.
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Jamie Copeland joins Garrison board

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Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles

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Marcia Aronowitz, Michele Cahill, Br. Mario Di Lella, George McKie

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Also, legislators expand power over county attorney

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State Parks Releases Fjord Trail Study

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Also, Village Board continues STR discussion

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Beacon artist moving toward serenity

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A rider departs the Beacon Free Loop bus on Main Street. Photo by Valerie Shively
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Dutchess Transit Changes

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Free Loop will operate Sundays

The Taghkanic Chorale will perform on Dec. 7 and 8 at St. Mary's Church. Photo provided
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Taghkanic Chorale Makes a Putnam Appearance

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Choir will perform in Cold Spring on Dec. 7 and 8

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On The Spot

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State program benefits lower incomes

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