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Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne presented his proposed budget to the Legislature on Oct. 3. Photo provided
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Approves 2025 Budget

by Staff November 14, 2024November 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lower taxes for residents, raises for some officials

Police siren
Posted inBeacon News

Man Accused of Attempted Arson

by Staff November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Police say he tried to ignite deli

Posted inPhilipstown News

Downspouts Disappear

by Staff November 8, 2024November 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison library victim of copper thief

Cihanek Vigilio Promotion
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Sheriff Promotes Sergeants

by Staff November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Officers assigned to road patrol, undersheriff

Salg
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Man Missing

by Staff November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Marine disappeared from California base in early October

Outside Money
Posted inElections & Politics

What Did a Vote Cost?

by Staff November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

How much candidates spent, and the voters they persuaded

baby and dog
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Baby and Dog

by Staff November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both…

local bestsellers
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Local Bestsellers

by Staff November 8, 2024April 1, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Top adult and children’s books at Split Rock

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Nov. 8

by Staff November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

City of Beacon logo
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Beacon Renews Temporary Burn Ban

by Staff November 6, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Executive order went into effect on Nov. 1

Vote results
Posted inUncategorized

Where to Vote Today

by Staff November 5, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Polls are open until 9 p.m.

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Halloween (Photos)

by Staff November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The village celebrates a spooky time

money background from dollars usa. business concept
Posted inElections & Politics

Whom Does the Highlands Support?

by Staff November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Looking at where campaign money comes from, and where it goes

Mallue
Posted inArts & Leisure

Winning Costumes

by Staff November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

No contest this year but still we have winners

Vote results
Posted inElections & Politics

Beacon Council Races Unopposed

by Staff November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

State Assembly member also has no challenger

Repair Cafe
Posted inBeacon News

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Going strong, new name, repair cafe

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Nov. 1

by Staff November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Book clubs
Posted inBeacon News

School PTA Collecting Used Books

by Staff November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

South Avenue Elementary plans sale

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Seeks Award Nominations

by Staff November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Recognition given to volunteers

Posted inAround Town

Tax Prep Volunteers Needed

by Staff October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Will assist seniors, lower incomes with returns

Police siren
Posted inPhilipstown News

Hiker Struck and Killed by Tree

by Staff October 29, 2024October 31, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Queens man was hiking at Anthony’s Nose

Fernando Jimenez
Posted inPhilipstown News

Shooting Suspect Arrested in Putnam Valley

by Staff October 29, 2024October 31, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Schools closed for the day

Byrne at fire
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Issues Temporary Burn Ban

by Staff October 28, 2024October 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lack of rainfall causes dangerously dry conditions

Posted inElections & Politics

Election Explainer: Here Are the Rules

by Staff October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What to know about voting in New York

Posted inArts & Leisure

Notable Novels by Local Authors

by Staff October 25, 2024November 4, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New reads by neighbors

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