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Marc FerrisArts Reporter

Marc Ferris is a freelance journalist based in Cortlandt. He is the author of Star-Spangled Banner: The Unlikely Story of America's National Anthem and performs Star-Spangled Mystery, a one-person musical history tour.

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New Brewery in Beacon

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Couple open family-friendly pub on Main Street 

Brett Wright and Yvonna Kopacz with their daughter, Marley (center), outside their pop-up in Cold Spring Photo by M. Ferris
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Sweet Spot

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beekeepers open Cold Spring pop-up

New beers
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Spring Brews: What’s on Tap?

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Three new local brews, and a bonus cocktail

Mise En Place
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Australian Wine with Hints of Garrison

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Philipstown native in running for Down Under honor

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5 Questions: Gabby Grace

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Owns landscaping and masonry firm in Beacon

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Capturing the ’60s, and Remembering Maxx

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Beacon shop owner opens swingin’ boutique

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5 Questions: Carmine Giordano

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The last surviving World War II veteran in Beacon

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5 Questions: Jonathan Miller

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Principal broker at JonCar Realty in Beacon

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5 Questions: Thom Joyce

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Host of open mic at the Howland Center for 25 years

Philipstown Town Board members, volunteers and a town employee assembled food composting kits in May for distribution. Photo by Karen Ertl
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Food Composting Projects Extended

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris November 25, 2022November 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon, Philipstown find early success in pilots

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Cold Spring Musical Chairs

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Shops shift on Main Street

Alexandra McGill has opened Mundane in the space formerly occupied by The Country Goose. Photo provided
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A Sense for Scents

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Cold Spring store offers custom fragrances

Vincenzo Vaccaro stands outside his newly opened pizzeria and bakery. Photo by M. Ferris
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Big Vinny is in the House

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

And he brought the donnolis

Thom Joyce performs at the Bank Square Coffeehouse, where he hosts an open mic on Wednesdays.
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Express Yourself

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A guide to local open mics

Jodianne Lindh at her bulk retail shop, REfill REstore, in Beacon
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BYOC (Bring Your Own Containers)

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No single-use at this Beacon store; it sells in bulk 

David Watson and Marianne Sutton outside their bed and breakfast in Cold Spring Photo by M. Ferris
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Saving the Kemble House

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Couple gets down to details to rescue cottage

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