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2024

Photos by Quinn Chandler from the 2025 CSFC calendar
Posted inPhilipstown News

Calendar Honors Local Firefighters

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Project a tribute to late Cold Spring shopkeeper

An image from the film Les Materialistes
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Out There: The Fire This Time

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

The climate crisis is also a narrative crisis

Fiona Dong, 15, and Audrey Kim, 11, helped visitors create party hats at a Garrison Art Center fundraiser on Nov. 9. Photo by M. Ferris
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Garrison Art Center at 60

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Back on solid ground after pandemic

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5 Questions: Peter McFadden

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

Relationship coach will speak at Beahive on Nov. 19

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 15, 2024February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Reservoir levels holding steady

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Putnam Touts Threat Reporting

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

System seeks to help prevent violence

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from Nov. 16 to 24

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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What do you think of long car rides?

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Classic Wheels: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A car you don’t often see

A developer has proposed building a gas station with a Dunkin’ on the former Automar site on Route 9. Photo by L. Sparks
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Zoning Board Denies Drive-Thru

by Staff November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Variance sought for Dunkin’ on Route 9

Congress
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How They Voted (Congress)

Avatar photo by Myron Struck November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Select votes by our House and Senate members through Nov. 15

Chick Fil A
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Chick-fil-A Proposed for Fishkill

by Staff November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Restaurant would open near Walmart

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Looking Back in Philipstown

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

George Stevenson sale, honoring Lori, honoring Rick

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Toys for Tots Begins

by Staff November 15, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Campaign returns for 31st year

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Shakespeare Announces 2025 Season

by Staff November 15, 2024November 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Plays will include The Comedy of Errors

Harlin
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam K-9s Receive Armor

by Staff November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Protective vests donated to sheriff

Beacon Main Street
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Beacon Changes

by Staff November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Comprehensive plan and linkage district need updates

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Pumping gas
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Price at the Pump (November)

by Staff November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

Paulin
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Beacon Man Pleads Guilty to Assault

by Staff November 15, 2024November 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Will be sentenced in January for two felonies

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Week of Nov. 15

by Staff November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne presented his proposed budget to the Legislature on Oct. 3. Photo provided
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Approves 2025 Budget

by Staff November 14, 2024November 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lower taxes for residents, raises for some officials

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Judge Strikes Down Voting Rights Law

Michael Hill by Michael Hill November 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Six Black and Hispanic voters had sued the Town of Newburgh

The north Metro-North lot Photo by J. Simms
Posted inBeacon News

MTA Seeks Proposals for Beacon Station

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 8, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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