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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

December 02, 2023


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Then & Now: Bear Mountain Bridge  

By Staff | December 1, 2023

Recreating a photo from the 1924 opening

Around Town
Congress

How They Voted (Congress)

By Richard G. Thomas, VoteFacts.com | December 1, 2023

Select votes by local members of Congress through Dec. 1

Around Town
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Toys for Tots Underway

By Staff | December 1, 2023

Local program honors Anthony Phillips

Around Town

Handling the Heat

By Staff | December 1, 2023

State offers savings programs

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Two barges anchored near Hyde Park. (Riverkeeper)

Ryan Introduces Bill to Ban Anchorages

By Staff | December 1, 2023

Says language would clarify 2021 law

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The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | December 1, 2023

Calendar highlights from Dec. 2 to 10

Around Town
Tree Lighting and Santa Visit, Dec. 2

Holiday Events

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | December 1, 2023

Seasonal celebrations through Dec. 10

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By Chip Rowe, Editor | December 1, 2023

Governor signs round of bills passed by state legislators

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By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 1, 2023

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Gereghty Drops Out of House Race

By Staff | December 1, 2023

Endorses campaign by Jones to challenge Lawler

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Kingston: Church to Music Space

By Staff | December 1, 2023

Proposal before planning board

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Real Estate Market Report

By Staff | December 1, 2023

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

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Hochul Signs Bills Honoring Local Veterans

By Staff | November 24, 2023

Portions of three state routes to be renamed

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The Return of the Year-End Hootenanny, Dec. 2

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 24, 2023

Calendar highlights from Nov. 25 to Dec. 3

Around Town

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By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 24, 2023

What’s your favorite and least-favorite Thanksgiving food?

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Report: Cleanup Falling Short

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | November 17, 2023

In PCB mess, Hudson recovering too slowly or getting worse

Around Town
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By Pamela Doan, Columnist | November 17, 2023

Calendar highlights from Nov. 18 to 26

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By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 17, 2023

New president of The Hastings Center in Garrison

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Veteran Tributes

By Michael Turton, Reporter | November 17, 2023

Veterans and other residents pause to thank those who served

Two barges anchored near Hyde Park. (Riverkeeper)
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New Barge Anchorages Banned (Again)

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | November 13, 2023

Coast Guard backtracks on recent directive

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Driver Faces Manslaughter Charge in Route 9 Crash

By Staff | November 13, 2023

Former Beacon man killed, son injured

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By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | November 10, 2023

Fjord Trail says new bridge requires shutdown

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