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Joey Asher is a freelance reporter who formerly worked at The Gainesville Times in Georgia and The Journal News in White Plains. The Philipstown resident covers education and other topics.

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Cost, range, garage space present huge challenges

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Exemption rises from 5 to 10 percent

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Local schools vow to protect undocumented students

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5 Questions: Sean Camillieri

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Governor Proposes 2% Increase in School Aid

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Also says state should ban student cellphone use

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Reporter’s Notebook: Tice on Ice

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Ice fishing on the West Branch Reservoir

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Garrison School Considers Police Officer

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Board creates task force to evaluate safety needs

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Trees already producing, much earlier than usual

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5 Questions: David Goldberg

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Philipstown resident will discuss Supreme Court and presidency

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Lessons in Climate Change

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Students concerned about what’s ahead for planet

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Reporter’s Notebook: Learning Too Late

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The ins and outs of disability etiquette

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Newly hired superintendent of Garrison school district

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Haldane Voters Approve Capital Plan

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Referendum provides $28.4 million for upgrades

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Mahjong, Anyone?

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A classic game thrives in the Highlands

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Reporter’s Notebook: Winning My First Round

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A rookie in the mahjong trenches

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Haldane Capital Project on the Ballot

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District asks voters to approve spending

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Modern Immigrants: Learning the Language

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What draws Latino immigrants to the Highlands, the process they undergo to stay and the effect on local schools

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Los Inmigrantes Modernos: Aprendiendo El Idioma

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Modern Immigrants: The Path to Staying

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What draws Latino immigrants to the Highlands, the process they undergo to stay and the effect on local schools

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Los Inmigrantes Modernos: El Camino Para Quedarse

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5 Questions: Leah Alper

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Haldane chemistry teacher wins fellowship

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Modern Immigrants: Why Do They Come?

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What draws Latino immigrants to the Highlands, the process they undergo to stay and the effect on local schools

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Los Inmigrantes Modernos: ¿Por Qué Vienen?

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