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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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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.

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Letter: Where’s the Post Office?

by Contributor July 2, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Better signage needed

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Haldane’s Paper: The Blue Print

by Contributor June 18, 2019January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

In partnership with The Current, student journalists share work

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Letters: Green Beacon

by Contributor June 17, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Don’t let write-in take party line

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Letters: Ward 4 Endorsements

by Contributor June 17, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Candidates’ supporters make their case

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Letters: Conservation Subdivision

by Contributor June 15, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers oppose Philipstown development plan

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Letter: STAR Benefits

by Contributor June 7, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Important changes to property-tax program

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A Long, Thin Line of Personal Anguish

by Contributor May 27, 2019October 4, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A classic account of the aftermath of D-Day

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Letter: Thank You to Businesses

by Contributor May 21, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Beacon High PTSO grateful for support

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Letter: Idling Cars

by Contributor May 18, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Why don’t officers turn off vehicles?

Desmond-Fish Library
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Letters: Desmond-Fish Vote

by Contributor May 17, 2019January 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Support increase in funds for library

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Letters: Haldane Endorsements

by Contributor May 17, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers make case for school board candidates

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Letter: Voting Rights

by Contributor May 14, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Should be restored automatically to ex-prisoners on parole

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Letter: Expanding Liquor-Store Hours

by Contributor April 28, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Legislator: A business decision, not a political one

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Haldane’s Paper: The Blue Print

by Contributor April 26, 2019January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

In partnership with The Current, student journalists share work

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Letter: Election Reform

by Contributor April 23, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Two bills that could improve process

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Letter: Cricket Valley

by Contributor April 3, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Can we afford this Dutchess County plant?

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Letter: Welcome to Beacon

by Contributor March 29, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Does “anti-development” translate as fear of new people?

Dockside Park
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Letter: Riverfront Puzzle

by Contributor March 12, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Dockside great place for a boatyard

Nelsonville Village Hall
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Letters: Nelsonville Election

by Contributor March 11, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Supporters — and candidates — make their case

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Letter: Secor Easement

by Contributor March 1, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Nelsonville mayor: Parcel is a village asset

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Letters: Snow and Ice

by Contributor February 24, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers on snow day and sidewalks

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Letter: Green Classroom

by Contributor February 17, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison School PTA urges action no climate change

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Letter: Bridge Bottleneck

by Contributor February 8, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Assemblyman: 9D exit to bridge needs fixing

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Letter: Serino’s “No” Vote

by Contributor February 8, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Senator’s rationale disturbing

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Letter: Unfunded Mandates

by Contributor January 27, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Who will pay for early voting?

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