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2024

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

Selected incidents from October

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Sheriff Makes Arrest in Philipstown Burglary

by Staff November 22, 2024December 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Man allegedly broke into Route 403 home

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Haldane Cross-Country Fourth in State

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Owen Powers qualifies for Federation Championships

Justice & Transition Center
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Dutchess to Launch Crime Center

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

Will allow officers to monitor video feeds

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Beacon Police Make Arrest in Killing

by Staff November 22, 2024December 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Third suspect arraigned in 2022 killing

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Highlands Current Adds Board Member

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

Cold Spring resident is tech executive

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Beacon Medic 1 Equipped with CyanoKit

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Rapid treatment can save lives

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Real Estate Market Report (October)

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

The latest data on home sales, listings and prices in the Highlands

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Week of Nov. 22

by Staff November 22, 2024November 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam

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

Caller wants gift card for ‘warrant’

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Philipstown Obituaries

by Staff November 22, 2024June 16, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 21, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident holds slim lead, according to Dems

Ruth Elwell
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Ruth Elwell (1946-2024)

by Paid Notice November 21, 2024December 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident was filmmaker, volunteer

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Philipstown Restaurant Robbed

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

Burglars hit Garrison Pizza y Mas

Haldane addition
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Haldane Voters Approve Capital Plan

Avatar photo by Joey Asher November 19, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Referendum provides $28.4 million for upgrades

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Emil Sjoholm (1930-2024)

by Staff November 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime Beacon resident was Texaco Labs engineer

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff November 17, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Fred Carey, Fred Holmes, Maria Perrette

Posted inSports

Haldane Falls in Class D Title Game

Avatar photo by Jacob Aframian November 16, 2024November 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Overwhelmed by rival Tuckahoe, 28-0

As seen in this rendering, the building at right has been proposed for the lot adjacent to the Telephone Building.
Posted inBeacon News

Planning Board Underwhelmed

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 15, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Reviews Dunkin’, Telephone Building proposals

The Beacon reservoir on East Mountain Road North in Philipstown on Nov. 7
Posted inAround Town

Dry Dangers

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 15, 2024December 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Record-high temperatures meet record-low rainfall

Green Chimneys, a residential program in Brewster and Carmel for children with special needs, has been sued by 20 former students. Photo by L. Sparks
Posted inAround Town

Green Chimneys Settles in Sex-Abuse Case

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 15, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Local religious institutions, counties fighting similar lawsuits

Clockwise from left: Abe Spodek, Roberta Goldman, Alison Spodek and Lucinda Arginsky play mahjong at the Beacon Hebrew Alliance. Photo by J. Asher
Posted inArts & Leisure

Mahjong, Anyone?

Avatar photo by Joey Asher November 15, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A classic game thrives in the Highlands

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Posted inSports

Varsity Roundup

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Jacob Aframian and Nick Robbins November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest results for Beacon and Haldane

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Reporter’s Notebook: Winning My First Round

Avatar photo by Joey Asher November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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