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2024

The Good Death
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The Good Death

Avatar photo by Joey Asher March 1, 2024May 16, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Many residents of the Highlands have embraced the “death-positive” movement, which hopes to shape the endings of our stories.

Beacon City Hall
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Beacon Council Pivots on Cease-fire

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 1, 2024March 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Members likely to vote on resolution Monday

A science teacher at Rombout Middle School in Beacon has been reassigned following complaints about comments she made in the classroom. Photo by Valerie Shivel
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Beacon School District Proposes $49 Million Plan

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Capital project would mean tax increase

Nilufer Goodson, a native of Istanbul, opened her eponymous Turkish cafe this month at 135 Main St. in Beacon. Photo by L. Sparks
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Turkish Breakfast Comes to Beacon

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

Istanbul native opens Nilufer’s on Main Street

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Legislature Revises New House Districts

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Lawler praises Democrats for ‘restraint’

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Down to Earth

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Theater alliance debuts new play

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Second Firm Files Rail-Trail Lawsuit

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Like others, alleges ‘taking’ of private property

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Varsity Roundup: Haldane

Avatar photo by Jacob Aframian March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane girls eliminated in state tournament, boys play Sunday

Beacon volunteer ambulance
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Beacon Ambulance Upgrades

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Agency certified for advanced EMT

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from March 2 to 10

Around the Region
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Around the Region

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News from beyond the Highlands

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5 Questions: Jon Scott Bennett

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Director of documentary about the 1949 Peekskill riots

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On The Spot

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

Do you prefer movies / books set in the past, present or future?

The former owners of 21 Huyler Drive in Hyde Park are among the plaintiffs suing Dutchess County over the proceeds from its foreclosure auctions. (Absolute Auctions & Realty)
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Dutchess Sued Over Foreclosure Sales

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

Plaintiffs seek proceeds after back taxes paid

Thomas Locitzer, above and at right, competes for Peekskill’s merged team.
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Haldane Swimmers Make a Splash

Avatar photo by Clara Tripp March 1, 2024August 17, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Merged varsity teams offer chance to compete

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Cold Spring to Get Traffic Help

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 1, 2024February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Planning organization will share expertise

Judge gavel
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By the Numbers: How Much Local Courts Collect

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 1, 2024March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

And where the money ends up

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Auto Shop Sues Bank Over Stolen Funds

by Staff March 1, 2024February 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Bookkeeper cashed checks worth $714K

Garrison School
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Garrison School Proposes 4.44% Tax Increase

Avatar photo by Joey Asher March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Matches state cap for 2024-25

Congress
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How They Voted (Congress)

Avatar photo by Myron Struck March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Select votes by local members of Congress through March 1

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Varsity Roundup: Beacon

Avatar photo by Nick Robbins March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

After two upsets, 
Beacon boys advance 
to title game

Nelsonville Village Hall
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No Challengers in Nelsonville

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

Village election scheduled for March 19

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Around Town (Photos)

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Dedication, surprise!, new owners, three-ring fun

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Celebration of Light

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Beacon welcomes the Year of the Dragon

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Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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