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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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Articles attributed to "staff" are written by the editor or a senior editor. This is typically because they are brief items based on a single source, such as a press release, or there are multiple contributors, such as a collection of photos.

Police siren
Posted inBeacon News

20-Year-Old Shot in Beacon

by Staff May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Man treated and released for wound

Carol Bullard
Posted inObituaries

Carol Bullard (1949-2024)

by Staff May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident was retired TWA attendant

Howland Library
Posted inBeacon News

Four Elected to Beacon Library Board

by Staff May 3, 2024May 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Budget also passes for 2024-25

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of May 3

by Staff May 3, 2024June 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

hydrant
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Announces Hydrant Flushing Schedule

by Staff April 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Work will continue through week of May 20

Posted inAround Town

For Third Time, Current Named Newspaper of Year

by Staff April 28, 2024May 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Wins 18 editorial and advertising awards at annual contest

Wrinkle in Time
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Around Town (Photos)

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

Wrinkle and shade

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff April 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Joan Embry, Allan Hika, Eileen Scoppa

trail sign
Posted inAround Town

Beacon Mayor Endorses Fjord Trail

by Staff April 26, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Joins Fishkill supervisor to ask for more involvement

Posted inPhilipstown News

Farm Will Use Philipstown Land

by Staff April 26, 2024April 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Sweet potatoes will go to food pantries

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Adopts 2024-25 Budget

by Staff April 26, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Metered parking canceled for holiday Mondays

Money making idea. Light bulb with Dollar symbol.
Posted inAround Town

Central Hudson to Resume Collections

by Staff April 26, 2024April 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Utility says 25 percent of customers behind on payments

Marathon Battery
Posted inPhilipstown News

Judge Dismisses Cold Spring Lawsuit

by Staff April 26, 2024April 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Resident sued Cold Spring over rezoning

Around the Region
Posted inAround Town

Around the Region

by Staff April 26, 2024May 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

News from beyond the Highlands

Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Sales Tax Revenue Drops Slightly

by Staff April 26, 2024April 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

County collects $816K less than in 2022

Walsh children and dog
Posted inAround Town

Baby and Dog

by Staff April 26, 2024April 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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

Book clubs
Posted inArts & Leisure

Start Reading Now

by Staff April 26, 2024April 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

May book club selections

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of April 26

by Staff April 26, 2024April 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Beacon Police Badge
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Arrest Man Who Threatened Violence

by Staff April 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Allegedly told passersby he would shoot them

candles
Posted inObituaries

Doug MacCrae (1956-2024)

by Staff April 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Former Putnam deputy was SPCA captain

Beacon Police Badge
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Arrest Man After Armed Assault

by Staff April 20, 2024April 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Suspect is alleged to have attacked his brother

Boscobel ceiling
Posted inPhilipstown News

Ceiling Collapses in Boscobel Library

by Staff April 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Historic site suspends house tours

Jessica PIsano
Posted inArts & Leisure

Philipstown Resident Wins Guggenheim

by Staff April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Politics professor specializes in Eastern Europe

Tot park cleanup
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Noteworthy, Mike & Ruthy, Happy 100!, play patrol

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

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by Staff April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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