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Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 16, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Take aim at Dutchess Manor plans

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By the Numbers: Growth Factors

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Dutchess and Putnam counties are not people magnets

Around the Region
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Around the Region

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News from beyond the Highlands

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The Aurora Borealis, captured over the Hudson

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Price at the Pump (August)

by Staff August 16, 2024August 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

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Cold Spring’s Winning Trees of 2024

by Staff August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Including three exceptional honorable mentions

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff August 9, 2024August 10, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Award for green educator, new Green Teen garden

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Lower Hudson Valley could be hit overnight (Aug. 6)

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Central Hudson Seeks New Rate Hike

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 2, 2024August 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Average monthly bill would rise $9 a month

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Project will carry electricity from Canada to NYC

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Around Town (Photos)

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Mystery writers, pollinating, Poppins Jr., on the bubble, new garden

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One lane at Breakneck Tunnel through Nov. 14

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Internet Insecurity

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Cyberattacks pose growing threat

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Landfill Filters Coming to Beacon, Philipstown

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 26, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Federal grant pays for devices that cut emissions

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Harvesting Lives

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 26, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Graymoor farm grows produce, sobriety

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Campaign Spending 2024

by Staff July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

An update on how much candidates have raised and spent

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Land Preserved to Protect Water

by Staff July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Purchase preserves Newburgh source

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by Staff July 25, 2024August 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Free overnight program set for September in Fishkill

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Dutchess, Putnam Affected by Global IT Outage

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 19, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Counties work to restore computer systems 

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State Approves Central Hudson Rate Hikes

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 19, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Higher bills for electricity, gas begin in August

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Fjord Trail Shares Dutchess Manor Plans

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 19, 2024February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also, warehouse proposed for Route 9 golf course

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The Current to Expand Staff

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New role will focus on ad sales and membership

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Around Town (Photos)

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The Current Wins 18 National Awards

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Honored by National Newspaper Association

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Real Estate Market Report (June)

by Staff July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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

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