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Michael TurtonReporter

Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.

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Proposed changes include dropping lottery

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On The Spot

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What bug are you not overly fond of?

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Something You Don’t Know About Me: Jay Brennan

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About that time he crashed his plane in the Hudson…

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Then and Now: Native Americans in the Highlands

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A conversation with Evan Pritchard, a descendant of the Mi’kmaq

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Curto Resigns from Village Board

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Cites health concerns; mayor appoints successor 

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On The Spot

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As a kid, what critters did you like finding each spring? 

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Podcast: Tracing Indigenous History

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Anthropologist details the history of Native American people in Hudson Valley

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The Fjord Trail: Good or Bad for Cold Spring?

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Planning Board chair shares his thoughts on project

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On the Spot

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Are you a morning-bagel person?

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Cold Spring Considers Software to Manage Rentals

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Would include a 24-hour hotline for complaints

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On The Spot

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

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On The Spot

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

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5 Questions: Emily Quant

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Fire-spinning belly dancer goes for a world record.

Participants in the Guardian Revival program hike above the Hudson.
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Help for the Guardians

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Nonprofit provides support for veterans, first responders

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Restroom Unrest

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Chamber says village should handle facilities 

onthespot 4.15.22
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On The Spot

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What accent do you find especially pleasing to the ear?

Nikai (left) and Alawa, two of the center's "ambassador" wolves
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There’s a Place for Wolves

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Conservation center protects two species that neared extinction

Breakneck Ridge train station sign
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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Village to ask Metro-North to keep Breakneck platform closed 

onthespot 4.8.22
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On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 8, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Is baseball still the national pastime?

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Cold Spring Eyes 2 Percent Budget Hike

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Also, pilot partnership with the Hub proposed

On the Spot
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On the Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 1, 2022January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Do you have a spring ritual?

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Reporter’s Notebook: Zeebuffo Coming to Garrison

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Cross-species draws praise in The Ungulate Times

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Summer Camp Stories & Guide

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Highlands residents share fond memories

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5 Questions: Aaron Leonard

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Manages Sierra Club’s Military Outdoors Program

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