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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.

candles
Posted inObituaries

Mary Bloom (1940-2021)

by Staff October 15, 2021November 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident was photographer for Westminster Kennel Club

Tracy Brown
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

New Riverkeeper, watch out!, seeing the light, toll booth teardown, sprucing up memorial

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Jim Layton, Peggy Santiago-Santana, Tito Velazquez Jr., John Wojcik

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Oct. 15

by Staff October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

The New York State Capitol building in Albany
Posted inAround Town

State Announces Communication Grants

by Staff October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Counties can use for first responder equipment

Dutchess County seal
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Launches Helpline App

by Staff October 12, 2021October 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Designed to assist with mental health

Metro North train
Posted inAround Town

Metro-North Ridership Climbs

by Staff October 12, 2021October 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Commuter railroad has 100,000 daily passengers

candles
Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff October 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Rocco Bianchi, Latrell Sellers, Elbert Sweat Sr., Justin Tomlins

Catherine Patinella
Posted inObituaries

Catherine Patinella (1946-2021)

by Staff October 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident retired from NYP-Hudson Valley

Sheriff Butch Anderson
Posted inBeacon News

Who Should Succeed Dutchess Sheriff?

by Staff October 9, 2021October 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Governor to appoint successor

NYC Free Afghanistan rally
Posted inAround Town

Afghan Refugees Headed to New York

by Staff October 9, 2021October 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Feds say up to 1,143 could be resettled in state

Philipstown soccer
Posted inSports

Around the Horn (Photos)

by Staff October 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Soccer action, wrestling honor, volleyball update

Book clubs
Posted inArts & Leisure

Start Reading Now

by Staff October 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

October book club selections

Depot Theatre
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff October 8, 2021October 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

25 years of fun, doors reopen, loving cats, remembering Bruce, instant garden

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Oct. 8

by Staff October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of words and numbers games

Bird feeder
Posted inPhilipstown News

Audubon Launches Bird Seed Sale

by Staff October 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Orders are due by Oct. 9

Posted inArts & Leisure

Singers Sought for Messiah Concerts

by Staff October 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Shows scheduled for Beacon and Brewster

2020 coat drive
Posted inBeacon News

Guardian Begins Coat Drive

by Staff October 5, 2021October 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Collecting winter apparel for those in need

Donald Graham
Posted inObituaries

Donald Graham (1935-2021)

by Staff October 4, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Retired carpenter was Philipstown resident since 1969

Leroy the pigeon
Posted inAround Town

Around Town

by Staff October 2, 2021October 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Ambulance response, first time back, wayward pigeon, Spirit of Beacon

Sheriff Butch Anderson
Posted inObituaries

Butch Anderson (1948-2021)

by Staff October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess County sheriff and longtime officer

Second Saturday
Posted inArts & Leisure

Second Saturday (Oct. 9)

by Staff October 2, 2021October 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Gallery show openings in Beacon

Earth
Posted inAround Town

State to Fund Climate Justice Fellowships

by Staff October 2, 2021October 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Will devote $6 million for 150, three-year positions

Police siren
Posted inPhilipstown News

Standoff in Putnam Valley

by Staff October 2, 2021October 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Sheriff responds to man with shotgun

John and Trevor
Posted inSports

Top Golfers

by Staff October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

John Hopper, 81, wins his seventh SDCC title

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