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Price at the Pump (July)

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

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

Breeze
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Airlines Announce New Stewart Routes

by Staff July 17, 2024July 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Will fly to Vero Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hot weather
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Heat Advisory in Effect

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

High temperatures expected Monday and Tuesday

A crew dredges the Upper Hudson in 2016 to remove sediment polluted with PCBs.
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EPA Punts on Cleanup Ruling

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 12, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Says it needs more data to rule on PCBs in Hudson

Holtec wants to discharge water from the Indian Point plant into the Hudson. (File photo by B. Cronin)
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Attorney General Accuses Holtec of Illegal Discharges

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Groundwater and storm-water releases under review

COVID update
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State Warns of Uptick in Covid Cases

by Staff July 12, 2024March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess, Putnam also see infections rise

Renegades Pitch
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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

New historic marker, Green Teen honor, food drives

A Constitution Island fortification Photo by Robyn Field
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Constitution Island to Reopen

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 5, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

First tours in 12 years set for August

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff July 5, 2024July 4, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

News from beyond the Highlands

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Around Town

by Staff July 5, 2024July 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Martial arts, lab day, bulletproof dog vests, new trolley

Power lines on background of sky close-up. Electric hub on pole in monochrome. Electricity equipment with copy space. Wires of high voltage in sky. Electricity industry. Sepia tone.
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Cold Spring, Philipstown Join Utility Payout

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 28, 2024August 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon to vote Monday on $1.5 million settlement

Work ahead
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Breakneck Tunnel Will Be One Lane

by Staff June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

State plans to close for construction

Danskammer
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Danskammer Officially Pulls Plug

by Staff June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Abandons plan to convert electric plant

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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Poll Finds 87% Support for Fjord Trail

by Staff June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Project commissioned survey of residents

Man handing cash
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Does the Man Owe You Money?

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 28, 2024June 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

$6.3 million in unclaimed funds due Highlands residents

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

News from beyond the Highlands

Little League
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Around Town (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Big-league visit, lunch stop

Light bulb and pile of coins energy money savings central hudson
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Central Hudson to Pay $63M Over Billing Issues

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Portion of settlement will be customer credits

Indian Point
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Feds Cite Holtec for Violations

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 21, 2024June 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Indian Point returns funds and revises contract

Lucy Baldino
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Current Hires Reporter for Summer

by Staff June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Marist student will write features

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Baby and Dog

by Staff June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both…

New York City traffic
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Congestion Toll ‘Pause’ Upends Climate Bills

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 18, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Superfund law approved, but others don’t get to floor

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Heat Advisory in Effect

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

Continues through Thursday as temperatures soar

sky-diamond
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Burglars Strike Beacon, Philipstown Jewelry Stores

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 15, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Two suspects arrested in New Jersey

Gregory Purdy Jr. pushes on a barricade on Jan. 6. His distinctive jacket was entered into evidence at trial. FBI
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Dutchess County Brothers Guilty in Jan. 6 Attack

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 14, 2024January 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Uncle also convicted in D.C. jury trial

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