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July 30, 2021


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Arts & Leisure

Allison Pataki Tells Tale of Espionage and Romance

By Ron Soodalter, Contributor | May 4, 2014

The Traitor’s Wife author brings infamous spy spouse out of the past

Arts & Leisure

West Point Historian Tells ‘The Real Philadelphia Story’

By Ron Soodalter, Contributor | March 14, 2014

Hudson River Ramblers also share story of Yankee Doodle

Arts & Leisure

Benedict Arnold: From Patriot to Pariah, Part IV

By Ron Soodalter, Contributor | September 7, 2013

The price of treason

Arts & Leisure

Benedict Arnold, From Patriot to Pariah, Part III

By Ron Soodalter, Contributor | September 2, 2013

Thirty pieces of silver

Arts & Leisure

Benedict Arnold: From Patriot to Pariah

By Ron Soodalter, Contributor | August 20, 2013

The road from patriotism to treason

Around Town

Human Trafficking: A Cause for Concern Nationally and Locally

By Ron Soodalter, Contributor | May 19, 2013

New York State is no stranger to human trafficking and modern-day slavery

Beacon News

Looking Back at Beacon’s 100 Years

By Ron Soodalter, Contributor | May 11, 2013

Through boom and bust, Beacon has maintained its identity

Arts & Leisure

‘Roll on, Columbia!’

By Ron Soodalter, Contributor | February 28, 2013

The once and future age of steam on the Hudson

Philipstown News

Luring Visitors to Cold Spring

By Ron Soodalter, Contributor | January 26, 2013

Part II on tourism

Philipstown News

Tourism Challenge in a Changing Market for Local Merchants

By Ron Soodalter, Contributor | January 19, 2013

Parking, Comprehensive Plan improvements could help

Philipstown News

Contractors Say Local Economy Hurt by Banks

By Ron Soodalter, Contributor | September 4, 2012

Things are changing, bankers reply

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