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Benefits ARF and two other shelters

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State Distributes Arts Grants

by Staff November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Highlands organizations receive $230K

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Small, Good Things: Ever Thankful

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Worth one laugh…

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Our weekly collection of number games and puzzles

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‘Significant Concerns’ Over Route 9 Plan

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 24, 2024November 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Planning board asked to pause review  

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A Musical Career Reaches New Heights

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Beacon guitarist has gig at Empire State Building

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Dems Nominate Election Commissioner

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Chair of Beacon group selected for role

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Philipstown Sued Over Assessments

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Depot owner calls increases ‘illegal’

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Beacon’s new central fire station officially opens

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Looking Back in Beacon

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What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

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Bear Mountain Bridge at 100

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 22, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Crossing opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1924

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Beacon Council Approves 2025 Budget

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Reduces property taxes to lowest level in 15 years

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A New Newspaper at Haldane

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Student-led journalism chronicles local life

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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1

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Beacon Declares Water Emergency

by Staff November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Triggered by reservoirs falling to 60 percent capacity

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Art in all Directions

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Magazzino hosts first U.S. retrospective for Maria Lai

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Beacon in the Cards

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‘Non-linear’ game tours city landmarks

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How They Voted (Congress)

Avatar photo by Myron Struck November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Select votes by our House and Senate members through Nov. 22

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On The Spot

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Roots and Shoots: After the Rain

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Taking advantage of the newly softened soil

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Thirty-five years ago, Beacon had historic votes

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Approves 2025 Budget

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Spending, tax rates increase

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