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Around Town

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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
Posted inAround Town

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

Metro North train
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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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Posted inAround Town

$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
Posted inAround Town

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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Posted inAround Town

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

Posted inAround Town

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

Caught with the Current
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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff September 20, 2024October 4, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Caught with Current, Scout project, show starter, honors, Haldane paper

School spending
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By the Numbers: School Spending

by Staff September 20, 2024March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The budgets and cost-per-student for Garrison, Haldane and Beacon

Posted inAround Town

New Teachers for 2024-25

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

Hires at Beacon, Haldane and Garrison

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Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Tina Fey in town, chamber music, the Hoot, young voices, hands-on

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town, Real Estate

Real Estate Market Report (August)

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

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

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)
Posted inAround Town

Rolison Supports Dockside Pause

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 13, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Sends letter to governor, state parks

Moderna vaccine
Posted inAround Town

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Available

by Staff September 13, 2024March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Recommended for everyone 6 months and older

The HHFT plan includes an elevated trail at the causeway just north of Mayor's Park in Cold Spring.
Posted inAround Town

Fjord Trail to Delay Cold Spring Link

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

Says it will assess after first projects open

Indian Point before the shutdown (File photo)
Posted inAround Town

Restart Indian Point?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 6, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Six state lawmakers propose study

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

News from beyond the Highlands

Work ahead
Posted inAround Town

Counties Face Deadline for Federal Funds

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 30, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Must ‘obligate’ pandemic money by Dec. 31

Child Vaccinated. Cute Little Girl pointing finger at adhesive plaster bandage on her arm after Being Injected Covid-19 Vaccine, light blue studio background. Children immunization. Health pass
Posted inAround Town

Students Must Be Vaccinated

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

Health department reminds parents

Light bulb and pile of coins energy money savings central hudson
Posted inAround Town

CCA Members Notified of Settlement

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

Energy company agrees to pay $1.5 million

student journalists
Posted inAround Town

Youth Journalist Program Opens

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

Beacon, Philipstown students invited to apply for 2024-25

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff August 30, 2024August 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New pickleball court, happy 100th birthday, new Beacon officer

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