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

October 20, 2019

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Mark Westin

Arts & Leisure

Wag of the Week (Adoption Update)

By Mark Westin | July 22, 2018

Four of our eight stars have found homes

Arts & Leisure

HVSF Behind the Scenes: The Green Man

By Mark Westin | July 20, 2018

The most foreboding character in “Robin Hood”

Around Town

Wag of the Week

By Mark Westin | June 22, 2018

Meet Helen, an energetic lab mix

Special Reports

How Hot? How Soon? What Next? (Video)

By Mark Westin | June 8, 2018

Andy Revkin and Eric Lind discuss the past 30 years, and the next 30

Around Town

Wag of the Week

By Mark Westin | May 25, 2018

Meet Jack, who is ready for a home

Special Reports

Extreme Sea Level: Highlands Edition

By Mark Westin | May 14, 2018

What will our shoreline look like in 80 years?

Around Town

Wag of the Week

By Mark Westin | April 27, 2018

Meet the inseparable Russo and Petunia

Around Town

Wag of the Week

By Mark Westin | April 6, 2018

Meet Tyke, who is ready for a home

Arts & Leisure

A Visit to Hudson Beach Glass

By Mark Westin | March 9, 2018

John Gilvey shares his thoughts on an ancient art

Videos

A Body of Music

By Mark Westin | February 16, 2018

Video by Mark Westin

Arts & Leisure

A Body of Music

By Mark Westin | February 16, 2018

Hip-hop artist takes drums everywhere — even to shower

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