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jewish holiday Chanukah/Hanukkah family selebration. Jewish festival of lights. Children lighting candles on traditional menorah over glitter shiny background
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Holiday Events

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Holiday happenings through Dec. 17

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Around the Region

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News from nearby

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Around Town (Photos)

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Help from Humana, the perfect tree, Army-Navy run

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Then & Now: Bear Mountain Bridge  

by Staff December 1, 2023December 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Recreating a photo from the 1924 opening

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Toys for Tots Underway

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Local program honors Anthony Phillips

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Handling the Heat

by Staff December 1, 2023December 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State offers savings programs

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Ryan Introduces Bill to Ban Anchorages

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Says language would clarify 2021 law

Tree Lighting and Santa Visit, Dec. 2
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Seasonal celebrations through Dec. 10

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Gereghty Drops Out of House Race

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Endorses campaign by Jones to challenge Lawler

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Kingston: Church to Music Space

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Proposal before planning board

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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Hochul Signs Bills Honoring Local Veterans

by Staff November 24, 2023November 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Portions of three state routes to be renamed

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Report: Cleanup Falling Short

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 17, 2023March 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

In PCB mess, Hudson recovering too slowly or getting worse

Nelsonville Veterans Day ceremony
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Veteran Tributes

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 17, 2023November 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Veterans and other residents pause to thank those who served

Two barges anchored near Hyde Park. (Riverkeeper)
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New Barge Anchorages Banned (Again)

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 13, 2023November 17, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Coast Guard backtracks on recent directive

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Driver Faces Manslaughter Charge in Route 9 Crash

by Staff November 13, 2023December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Former Beacon man killed, son injured

Breeze Airlines
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Breeze Airways to Fly from Stewart

by Staff November 10, 2023November 17, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Low-cost carrier will serve Orlando, Charleston

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Breakneck Trailhead to Close

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Fjord Trail says new bridge requires shutdown

Holtec plans to decommission Indian Point over the next 18 years.
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Indian Point Schedule Pushed Back Eight Years

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 10, 2023November 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Decommissioning firm blames law for delay

Javenes
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Tom Versus Anthony

Avatar photo by Joey Asher November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

After breaking his neck on the Nose, hiker completes 1,429 treks in a year 

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Violent Crime Declining

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 10, 2023November 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess on pace for big drop 

The FBI says the man in the gas mask in this photo from the riot is Jake Lang of Newburgh. Photo by Shannon Stapleton/Reuter
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Update: Jan. 6 Arrests

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe November 10, 2023December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Nine local men charged in connection to Capitol riot

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Voter Ups and Downs

by Staff November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Changes in party registrations since 2016

Jacqueline Orzeck
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Police Seek Info In Woman’s Death

by Staff November 10, 2023November 17, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Body found near Dutchess Mall, golf course

Two barges anchored near Hyde Park. (Riverkeeper)
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Barge Parking is Back

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Despite earlier ban, Coast Guard issues directive

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