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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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Haldane’s Benante Takes New Job

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Will become top administrator in Arlington

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Haldane, Garrison at Odds Over Tuition

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Cold Spring district says no to set rate

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Garrison School Names Superintendent

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Hires administrator from southern Westchester

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5 Questions: Amanda Jane

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Beacon resident is aerialist, “target girl” for The Great Throwdini

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No Snow? It’s Slow.

Avatar photo by Joey Asher March 15, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Not everyone loves warmer winters

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The Good Death, Part 2

Avatar photo by Joey Asher March 8, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Is there a right way to grieve? Rather than prescribed stages, residents of the Highlands have forged their own paths.

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Haldane, Garrison Districts Hold the Line

Avatar photo by Joey Asher March 8, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Both propose budgets that match state tax cap

The Good Death
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The Good Death

Avatar photo by Joey Asher March 1, 2024May 16, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Many residents of the Highlands have embraced the “death-positive” movement, which hopes to shape the endings of our stories.

Garrison School
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Garrison School Proposes 4.44% Tax Increase

Avatar photo by Joey Asher March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Matches state cap for 2024-25

Haldane High School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane to Discuss Tax Relief for Firefighters, Seniors

Avatar photo by Joey Asher February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Would lower assessed values

beacon high school
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Governor’s Budget Would Ding Beacon, Garrison

Avatar photo by Joey Asher January 26, 2024January 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

If approved, spending proposal lowers school aid, although Haldane OK

A rendering depicts proposed new projects for Haldane. Courtesy of CSArch
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Haldane Moves Forward with $28.4 Million Plan

Avatar photo by Joey Asher January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

If approved by voters, taxes would increase 8%

Digital cybersecurity and network protection concept. Virtual locking mechanism to access shared resources. Interactive virtual control screen with padlock. Businessman working at laptop on background
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Audit: Garrison School Needs Tighter Digital Security

Avatar photo by Joey Asher January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

District makes upgrades in response to state study

Young soccer players in Mexico display the sports bras they received from the project. Photo provided
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Sports Bra Fairy Godmothers

Avatar photo by Joey Asher December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon-based project helps girls worldwide

A rendering depicts proposed new projects for Haldane. Courtesy of CSArch
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Revises Building Proposal

Avatar photo by Joey Asher December 22, 2023May 31, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Removes HVAC to reduce proposed spending by $6.4M

Lisa Tarricone enters The Olive Tree in Beacon, which provides an ADA-compliant alternative entrance with a ramp. Photos by J. Asher
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Can Everyone Shop Main Street?

Avatar photo by Joey Asher December 15, 2023February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Disability access lacking at many stores

Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: James Yap

Avatar photo by Joey Asher December 15, 2023December 17, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Director of innovation and learning for Garrison school district

Blacksmith Wines operates out of a former horseshoeing and wagon-making business located at 286 Main St. in Nelsonville. Photos provided
Posted inArts & Leisure

Fine Wines at a Price

Avatar photo by Joey Asher November 24, 2023November 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Nelsonville dealer specializes in rare vintages

A rendering depicts proposed new projects for Haldane. Courtesy of CSArch
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Capital Plan Moves Forward

Avatar photo by Joey Asher November 24, 2023November 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Benante says focus on ‘needs instead of wants’

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Tom Versus Anthony

Avatar photo by Joey Asher November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

After breaking his neck on the Nose, hiker completes 1,429 treks in a year 

Debbie Earl follows a student along the sensory pathway at the Garrison School. Photo by J. Asher
Posted inPhilipstown News

H is for Hopscotch

Avatar photo by Joey Asher October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Teachers use organized play to prepare students

Garrison School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Study: Merger Would Raise Garrison Taxes by 33%

Avatar photo by Joey Asher October 20, 2023October 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

At the same time, Haldane taxes would drop 20%

Autism puzzle
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Teaching Across the Spectrum, Part II

Avatar photo by Joey Asher October 6, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

If parents don’t believe their child is getting the education he or she deserves, they must confront a highly regulated system.

Autism puzzle
Posted inSpecial Reports

Teaching Across the Spectrum

Avatar photo by Joey Asher September 29, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

As the number of children diagnosed with autism grows, public schools and parents struggle to provide them with the best possible education

Garrison School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Residents Call for Study

Avatar photo by Joey Asher September 24, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Ask school board to look at merger feasibility

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