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Around Town

Cold Spring residents clear snow on March 14, 2017. File photo by Ross Corsair
Posted inAround Town

Winter Storm Watch Starts Monday

by Staff February 11, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Up to nine inches of snow expected overnight

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff February 9, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

News from beyond the Highlands

The state in 2020 added signs near Breakneck asking visitors to park parallel to the road.
Posted inAround Town

Central Hudson to Move Poles for Fjord Trail

by Staff February 2, 2024April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Utility will relocate from west to east on Route 9D

Re-enactors march past the historic site. Photo provided
Posted inAround Town

Local History Lives Here

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

But Revolutionary War site faces challenges 

Preparatory stage for the construction of a ventilated crawl space in an old brick building - Searching gas radon concept image seen through a magnifying glass.
Posted inAround Town

Free Radon Test Kits Available

by Staff February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam, Dutchess among ‘high’ zone for harmful gas

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff February 2, 2024March 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

News from beyond the Highlands

This is 32 Dorn Road in Beckman in 2022, when Dutchess County sold it for $165,000.
Posted inAround Town

County Tax Sales in Limbo

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 26, 2024February 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Proceeds most now go to previous owners

beacon high school
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Governor’s Budget Would Ding Beacon, Garrison

Avatar photo by Joey Asher January 26, 2024January 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

If approved, spending proposal lowers school aid, although Haldane OK

Around the Region
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Around the Region

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

News from beyond the Highlands

Posted inAround Town

Ryan Launches Valentines for Vets

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

Cards must be postmarked by Feb. 7

Posted inAround Town

Open Space Names CEO

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

State parks commissioner accepts job

STEM logo West Point
Posted inAround Town

West Point to Offer STEM Workshops

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

Open to current sixth to ninth grade students

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff January 19, 2024January 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Stories from beyond the Highlands

MLK Day parade
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Around Town (Photos)

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

MLK Day parade, Cold Spring fire

Free throw winners
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Around Town (Photos)

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

Early vision, sharp shooters, Toys for Tots

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town

Real Estate Market Report

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

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

Wastewater from the Beacon treatment plant is being tested for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Posted inAround Town

Local Sewage Tests High for COVID Virus

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 12, 2024March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon, Cold Spring collecting samples for state

A rendering of a floating pool near the Beacon-Newburgh Bridge
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Around the Region

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

News from beyond the Highlands

Beacon flooding
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Wintry Mix

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

Snow and rain and flooding

Man handing cash
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By the Numbers

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 12, 2024July 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Comparing county salaries

Posted inAround Town

State Awards Trail Grants

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

Little Stony Point, Bannerman receive funds

Posted inAround Town

Duly Sworn

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

Local and county officials take the oath

Baby and Dog
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Baby and Dog

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

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

Metro North train
Posted inAround Town

Metro-North Suspended at Cold Spring (Updated)

by Staff January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Nonstop bus service only between Beacon and Cortlandt

Winter Storm Watch
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Another Storm Coming

by Staff January 8, 2024January 10, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Risk of flooding and high winds

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