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Worth one laugh…

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Rep. Lawler Announces Philipstown Visit

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Office hours scheduled for Town Hall on Feb. 9

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Beacon Police Looking for Missing Adult

by Staff February 6, 2024February 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

May need medical attention, police say

Marilyn Mayo
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Marilyn Mayo (1933-2024)

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Longtime Garrison resident was 91

Carmen Drake
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Carmen Drake (1949-2024)

by Staff February 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Former Beacon resident was native of Peru

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‘Rabbi Brent’ to Take On New Role

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Beacon synagogue begins search for successor

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Couple, charged in killing ex-husband, loses motion

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The latest basketball and wrestling results

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From Studebakers to Solar Panels

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Beacon artist to resurrect former dealership

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The latest in basketball and winter track.

The state in 2020 added signs near Breakneck asking visitors to park parallel to the road.
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Central Hudson to Move Poles for Fjord Trail

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Utility will relocate from west to east on Route 9D

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A New Bar and New Faces

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cooper’s is latest tavern in historic Beacon building

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Calendar highlights from Feb. 3 to 11

Re-enactors march past the historic site. Photo provided
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Local History Lives Here

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But Revolutionary War site faces challenges 

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Desmond-Fish Finalizes Report on Renaming

by Staff February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Will publicize findings before special meeting in March

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Free Radon Test Kits Available

by Staff February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam, Dutchess among ‘high’ zone for harmful gas

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff February 2, 2024March 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

News from beyond the Highlands

Fred Reich
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Garrison Fire Co. Names New Chief

by Staff February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Jim Erickson steps down after 10 years

Putnam Sheriff badge
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Putnam Sheriff to Receive $1.37 Million

by Staff February 2, 2024February 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Federal payment for help in drug busts

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On The Spot

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Where would you love to skate this winter?

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Magazzino Names New Director

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Succeeds Vittorio Calabrese at museum

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Beacon resident will lead storytelling class

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