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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

March 20, 2023


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This piece is by a contributor to The Current who is not on staff. Typically this is because it is a letter to the editor or a guest column.

Letters to Editor
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Letters: COVID Updates

By Contributor | March 17, 2023

Writer: Get boosted!

High Schools
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Haldane’s Paper: The Blue Print

By Contributor | February 19, 2023

Excerpts from two recent issues

Letters to Editor
Earth

Letter: Climate Bills

By Contributor | February 19, 2023

Writer: Disappointed in Rep. Ryan on legislation

Letters to Editor
Fjord Trail bridge at breakneck

Letter: Fjord Trail

By Contributor | February 10, 2023

Writer: Meeting was helpful for planners

Letters to Editor
Putnam County courthouse

Letter: Civil Service

By Contributor | January 6, 2023

Writer: Politicians were congenial — can it continue?

Letters to Editor
Levenberg

Letter: New in Assembly

By Contributor | January 6, 2023

District 95 representative introduces herself

Letters to Editor
Galef

Letter: Galef Says Thanks

By Contributor | December 23, 2022

After 30 years, Assemblywoman will retire on Dec. 31

Letters to Editor
Triple vax

Letter: Triple Threat

By Contributor | December 2, 2022

Writer: Key difference between “fully vaccinated” and “up-to-date”

Letters to Editor
Main Street Cold Spring

Letter: Modern Crosswalks

By Contributor | November 11, 2022

Writer: Cold Spring needs to be safer for pedestrians

Beacon News
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Beacon Halloween

By Contributor | November 6, 2022

Scenes from a spooky day and night

Letters to Editor
Village Hall

Reader Endorsements: Cold Spring Village

By Contributor | October 28, 2022

Writers offer support for board candidates

Letters to Editor
Adam Hotaling

Reader Endorsement: Highway Superintendent

By Contributor | October 28, 2022

Writer: Philipstown candidate has 25 years experience

Letters to Editor
Julie Shiroishi, Rob Rolison

Reader Endorsements: State Senate

By Contributor | October 21, 2022

Julie Shiroishi and Rob Rolison are candidates for 39th District

Around Town
Melting ice

Eight Days in Greenland

By Contributor | September 16, 2022

The effects of global warming, up close

Around Town
Gretchen Dykstra (center) with two Polish volunteers

What I Did This Summer

By Contributor | September 2, 2022

Tired of just sending checks, Cold Spring resident went to Poland

Letters to Editor
The New York State Capitol building in Albany

Letter: Abortion Law

By Contributor | September 2, 2022

Assemblywoman: What New York law says

Letters to Editor
Rock St Wall

Letter: Rock Street Wall

By Contributor | August 22, 2022

Writer: Stone wall creates dangerous situation

Letters to Editor
cold spring boat club

Letter: Boat Club

By Contributor | August 12, 2022

Writer: Village Board needs to enforce terms of lease

Letters to Editor
Blueberry Bars with Lime-Cornflour Shortbread Crust

Letter: Good Cookin’

By Contributor | July 22, 2022

Writer: Never disappointed by food columnists

Letters to Editor
Nelsonville Village Hall

Letter: Veterans Flags

By Contributor | July 8, 2022

Writer: Year-round display of flags problematic

Letters to Editor
Juneteenth

Letter: Juneteenth in Dutchess

By Contributor | June 24, 2022

Writer: County needs to make holiday official

Letters to Editor

Letter: Gun Safety

By Contributor | June 17, 2022

Legislator: Who is on new “school task force”?

High Schools
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Haldane’s Paper: The Blue Print

By Contributor | June 3, 2022

Excerpts from the 2021-22 high school newspaper

Letters to Editor
Pride flag

Letter: Pride Month

By Contributor | June 3, 2022

Writers: Four businesses generously donated flags

Letters to Editor
Beacon Historical Society

Letter: Thanks for Tour

By Contributor | May 20, 2022

Writer: Appreciated student visit to Beacon Historical Society

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