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Will assist seniors, lower incomes with returns

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Around Town (Photos)

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

Spooktacular, plein air painting, Haldane seniors

Around the Region
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Around the Region

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

News from beyond the Highlands

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Price at the Pump (October)

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

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

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State Releases Blueprint for Next-Generation Nuclear

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Deadline for public comment is Nov. 8

HHFT says the riverside trail north of Little Stony Point, shown here in an architect’s rendering, would include a boulder edge and planted buffer. (SCAPE)
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Fjord Trail Data Committee Issues Report

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 18, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Projects visitation starting in 2033

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Fjord Trail Hires New President

by Staff October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Architect led High Line redevelopment

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Winning gourd, funny guy, Northern Lights, top students

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Real Estate Market Report (September)

by Staff October 18, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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

A crew dredges the Upper Hudson in 2016 to remove sediment polluted with PCBs.
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EPA Extends Comment Period

by Staff October 5, 2024October 11, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Collecting feedback on Upper Hudson cleanup

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Schools Wary of Formula Change

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 4, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon especially faces uncertain funding

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Royal Carting Sold to Vermont Firm

by Staff October 4, 2024October 11, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Waste-management firm founded in 1955

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Fahnestock Adds 763 Acres

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 4, 2024October 11, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New parcels buffer Appalachian Trail

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Checking the Books

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

Dutchess County, state comptroller release audit reports

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Around Town (Photos)

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

Big harvest, Breakneck rescue, Spirit of Beacon

Posted inAround Town

Current Names Student Journalists

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

Ten will participate in 2024-25 program

Laura Timmons, co-owner of Homestyle Desserts, holds a tray of presidential candidate cookies. Photo by Tania Savayan/The Journal News
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Cookie Backlash Turns to Boon

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 27, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Homestyle faced criticism over Trump treats

A welding and fabrications student at Dutchess BOCES Photo provided
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Suddenly More Appealing: Skilled Trades

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 27, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Plenty of jobs, decent wages and less fear of AI

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MTA Approves Capital Plan

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Spending includes Hudson Line upgrades

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$1.4 Million in Climate Funding Coming to Highlands

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon, Cold Spring, Philipstown receive grants

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

News from beyond the Highlands

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Irish tunes, hot item, thanks for coming

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Price at the Pump (September)

by Staff September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

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Beacon, Philipstown Get Grant for Landfill Filters

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 20, 2024September 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Also, Dutchess awarded silver Climate Smart certification

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Current Hires Growth Director

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

Beacon resident will help grow advertising, members

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