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

July 05, 2022


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Michael Turton

Michael Turton

Reporter

Turton, who has been a reporter for The Current since its founding in 2010, moved to Philipstown from his native Ontario in 1998. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Cold Spring government, features

Philipstown News
Fjord Trail map

The Fjord Trail: Good or Bad for Cold Spring?

By Michael Turton, Reporter | May 6, 2022

Planning Board chair shares his thoughts on project

Around Town
On the Spot

On the Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | May 6, 2022

Are you a morning-bagel person?

Philipstown News
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Cold Spring Considers Software to Manage Rentals

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 29, 2022

Would include a 24-hour hotline for complaints

Around Town
onthespot 4.29.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 29, 2022

If you changed your first name, what would it be?

Around Town
onthespot 4.22.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 22, 2022

You’re on Jeopardy. What category do you want, and not want?

5 Questions
Emily Quant

5 Questions: Emily Quant

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 22, 2022

Fire-spinning belly dancer goes for a world record.

Around Town
Participants in the Guardian Revival program hike above the Hudson.

Help for the Guardians

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 22, 2022

Nonprofit provides support for veterans, first responders

Philipstown News
Bathroom door

Restroom Unrest

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 15, 2022

Chamber says village should handle facilities 

Around Town
onthespot 4.15.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 15, 2022

What accent do you find especially pleasing to the ear?

Nikai (left) and Alawa, two of the center's "ambassador" wolves

There’s a Place for Wolves

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 8, 2022

Conservation center protects two species that neared extinction

Philipstown News
Breakneck Ridge train station sign

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 8, 2022

Village to ask Metro-North to keep Breakneck platform closed 

Around Town
onthespot 4.8.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 8, 2022

Is baseball still the national pastime?

Philipstown News
Cold Spring Village Hall

Cold Spring Eyes 2 Percent Budget Hike

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 1, 2022

Also, pilot partnership with the Hub proposed

Around Town
On the Spot

On the Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 1, 2022

Do you have a spring ritual?

Columnists
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Reporter’s Notebook: Zeebuffo Coming to Garrison

By Michael Turton, Reporter | April 1, 2022

Cross-species draws praise in The Ungulate Times

Arts & Leisure
Summer Camp Stories

Summer Camp Stories & Guide

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 25, 2022

Highlands residents share fond memories

5 Questions
Aaron Leonard

5 Questions: Aaron Leonard

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 25, 2022

Manages Sierra Club’s Military Outdoors Program

Podcast: Anthony Mancinelli, World’s Oldest Barber

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 25, 2022

Newburgh resident cut hair for 97 years

Around Town
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On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 25, 2022

It’s 11 p.m. at the diner; what do you order?

Around Town
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On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 18, 2022

What’s the farthest you’ve run, hiked or biked?

Philipstown News
Cold Spring Village Hall

Cold Spring Punts on New York Health Act

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 18, 2022

Support for universal health care, but not proposed bill

Columnists
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Reporter’s Notebook: How This Journalist Got Scammed

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 11, 2022

When money is mentioned, triple your intuitive radar

Around Town
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Internet Scare for Highlands Couple

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 11, 2022

Threats and demands for passwords

Around Town
onthespot 3.11.22

On The Spot

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 11, 2022

You order a rare steak. It’s medium. What do you do?

Coffee podcast

Podcast: The Perfect Cup of Coffee

By Michael Turton, Reporter | March 11, 2022

The owner of Big Mouth in Beacon discusses the art of the roast

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