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Price at the Pump (June)

by Staff June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

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Fulbright Board Members Resign

Cheyanne Mumphrey by Cheyanne Mumphrey June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Accuse president of meddling with scholarships

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Wag of the Week: Oden

by Staff June 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Oden, a fun and friendly young cat

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Trails May Lose Stewards

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Federal cuts threaten AmeriCorps program

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Current Wins State Awards

by Staff June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Recognized by SPJ, NYNPA

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Libraries Launch Phone App

by Staff June 6, 2025June 5, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Available for Philipstown and Beacon

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Dispute over bear killing, Birds of Prey canceled, teacher arrested

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Report Measures Air Quality

by Staff June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess, Putnam graded for smog levels

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Metro-North Gets $25M for Hudson Line

by Staff June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Improvements could shorten travel times

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What is a Sanctuary Jurisdiction?

Gisela SalomonValerie Gonzalez by Gisela Salomon and Valerie Gonzalez June 2, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Another list includes Dutchess, Putnam counties

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Beacon, Dutchess, Putnam on ‘Sanctuary’ List

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 30, 2025June 13, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

County executives dispute federal designation

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Daisy Scouts help out, students of the month, goats return

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Overdose Deaths Drop in State

by Staff May 30, 2025June 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

32 percent decrease in 2024

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Memorial Day (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair May 27, 2025May 30, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Veterans and other residents gather in Beacon, Cold Spring

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After 81 Years, Lost Veteran Returns Home

Michael Hill by Michael Hill May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

World War II radio operator interred in Wappingers Falls

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In Memoriam

by Staff May 25, 2025May 24, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Remembering those who sacrificed their lives

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What Memorial Day is Really About

Ben Finley by Ben Finley May 25, 2025May 30, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Take time today to remember those who sacrificed

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Trump Gives Address at West Point

Ali SwensonSeung Min Kim by Ali Swenson and Seung Min Kim May 25, 2025May 26, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Protestors gather at academy gates, Garrison’s Landing

NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
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NewYork-Presbyterian to Cut Staff

by Staff May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Nurses group says hospital affected

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Former Fishkill Official Disputes Defamation Claim

by Staff May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Lawsuit filed by owner of Continental Commons  

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report (April)

by Staff May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff May 23, 2025May 30, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

New aquatic center in Newburgh, immigration lessons in Peekskill

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Price at the Pump (May)

by Staff May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

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Judge Bars Defunding of Library Agency

by Staff May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Rules that vague justifications not sufficient

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Central Hudson Wants Another Rate Increase

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 16, 2025May 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

State must approve three-year agreement

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