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Posted inAround Town

In Memoriam

by Staff May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Remembering those who sacrificed their lives

Terry Hirose
Posted inObituaries

Terry Hirose (1936-2023)

by Staff May 27, 2023December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident was native of Japan, trading consultant

The Rev Anthony Falsarella
Posted inObituaries

The Rev. Anthony Falsarella (1958-2023)

by Staff May 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime administrator at St. Basil Academy

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Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff May 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Stuck truck, preparing for the king

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

Electric Prices Expected to Fall

by Staff May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State cites efficiency efforts

A rendering from 2020 shows the developer’s vision for the former Craig House.
Posted inBeacon News

IDA Approves Mirbeau PILOT

by Staff May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Board rejects tax breaks for Tompkins Terrace 

Book clubs
Posted inArts & Leisure

Start Reading Now

by Staff May 26, 2023October 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Book club selections for June

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Posted inAround Town

More Awards for The Current

by Staff May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Reporters receive regional and national awards

Posted inArts & Leisure

Downing Film Center Closes

by Staff May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Newburgh theater founded in 2006

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of May 26

by Staff May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Honor Roll
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon High School Honor Roll

by Staff May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for third-quarter grades

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Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Larry DeResh, Richie Morel

James DeGelormo
Posted inObituaries

James DeGelormo (1928-2023)

by Staff May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime Metro-North engineer helped found North Highlands Fire Co.

Putnam Sheriff badge
Posted inPhilipstown News

Sheriff Makes Arrest in Haldane Incident

by Staff May 19, 2023May 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring man charged with criminal nuisance

New firehouse
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council to Vote on Firehouse Contractors

by Staff May 19, 2023November 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Also expected to set hearing on temporary road change

New York marijuana legalization
Posted inAround Town

More Pot Licenses in Mid-Hudson

by Staff May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Brings retail total to 16 in region

Police siren
Posted inBeacon News

Former Beacon Student Killed

by Staff May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

19-year-old shot in Poughkeepsie

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town

Real Estate Market Report

by Staff May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The latest data on home sales, listings and prices in the Highlands

new hoop
Posted inBeacon News

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New home, new hoops

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of May 19

by Staff May 19, 2023May 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Posted inBeacon News

Mirbeau Beacon Vote Delayed

by Staff May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

IDA board fails to seat a quorum

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Man Appears Drunk at Sentencing

by Staff May 19, 2023June 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Earlier pleaded guilty to drunk driving

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Posted inBeacon News

Beacon School Budget Passes

by Staff May 16, 2023May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Three transportation propositions also approved by voters

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown School Budgets Pass

by Staff May 16, 2023May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane and Garrison spending plans approved by wide margins

Haldane High School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Locked Down

by Staff May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Startling sounds near campus turned out to be fireworks

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