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Around the Region

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News from beyond the Highlands

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Baby and Dog

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

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

Holtec wants to discharge water from the Indian Point plant into the Hudson. (File photo by B. Cronin)
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Holtec Sues Over River Ban

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 19, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Says feds should have final say on discharge

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New Limits for ‘Forever Chemicals’

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 19, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

First national standards for local drinking water

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Racking Up Support

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Annual clothing sale benefits church, pantry

Tot park cleanup
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Around Town (Photos)

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Noteworthy, Mike & Ruthy, Happy 100!, play patrol

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report

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

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Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Mark your calendar for April 20

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Price at the Pump (April)

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The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

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School Board Petitions Due

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

Elections scheduled for May 21

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: Access Would Be Limited if Overrun

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 12, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

‘Heart’ of trail to lie north of Breakneck

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High School Seniors in Limbo Over College Aid

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Problems plague new federal form

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Garrison Land Being Transferred to State

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

OSI, Scenic Hudson ask court to clear title

Intensity reports
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Jersey Earthquake Felt in Highlands

by Staff April 5, 2024April 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

4.8 magnitude; struck west of New York City

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Viewing the Eclipse

by Staff April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Where and when to watch in the Highlands

The New York State Capitol building in Albany
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Should This Be a Law?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 5, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Bills focus on senior buses, college aid, housing

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News from beyond the Highlands

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Around Town (Photos)

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

Back to basics, Good Friday concert, Warner sisters

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Biden, Trump Win Presidential Primaries

by Staff April 3, 2024April 4, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Both candidates have locked up nominations

Long Dock
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Extreme Future

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 29, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Report details local impact of climate change

New York City traffic
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MTA Approves $15 Manhattan Toll

by Staff March 29, 2024March 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Congestion pricing plan faces multiple lawsuits

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by Staff March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Stories from beyond the Highlands

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by Staff March 29, 2024March 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Winning beer, batter up, Chicago fans, sandwich stop

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by Staff March 27, 2024March 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

California resident was on leave

The New York State Capitol building in Albany
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State Budget Negotiations Begin

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 22, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cuts to schools, other programs at stake

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