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Leave Your Distractions at the Door

Avatar photo by Joey Asher September 22, 2023September 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane asks high schoolers to park their phones

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Freedom Sail

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Searching for pockets of peacefulness on the Hudson

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dogwood days, Hudson swim, Dracula

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Garrison School, Libraries Get State Funds

by Staff September 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Assembly members direct grants

A developer plans to transform the abandoned southern end of the Dutchess Mall in Fishkill into a warehouse facility.
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Dutchess Mall Owner Loses Buyer

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 15, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Vows to continue warehouse development

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New Vaccine to Test Disinterest

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 15, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

COVID-19 booster rates low as local cases rise

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A life with punch

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Affordable Housing Projects Completed

by Staff September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Complexes open in Newburgh, Peekskill

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Around Town

by Staff September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Battle of the Books, new benches, sheep rescued, remembering 9/11, the latest buzz

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report

by Staff September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Around Town (Updated)

by Staff September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dancing fever, sheep rescue efforts

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Retirements Driving Teacher Hires

Avatar photo by Joey Asher September 8, 2023September 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Districts could face shortage in coming years

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff September 3, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Notable news from the Hudson Valley

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Bear Mountain Park Reopens Saturday

by Staff September 1, 2023September 5, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Most repairs completed after July flooding

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Fjord Trail Forms Data Committee

by Staff September 1, 2023April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Eight members will review counts

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Around Town

by Staff September 1, 2023August 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Buried treasures, hiking previews, stocking up

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Thrill-Seekers

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The rides at the Dutchess County Fair may change, but not the reactions

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Deer Making a Comeback

Vince Bielski by Vince Bielski August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Mixed reaction as population recovers from virus

Holtec wants to discharge water from the Indian Point plant into the Hudson. (File photo by B. Cronin)
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Hochul Signs Indian Point Bill

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 25, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Legislation will prevent discharge of radioactive wastewater into Hudson

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Bear Mountain Park Partially Reopens

by Staff August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Repairs continue after July 9 storm

Jesse Stacken explains how he uses the weather gauge that collects rainfall and snowfall in Beacon. Photos by L. Sparks
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Measuring a Changing Climate

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 18, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local volunteers feed data to national network

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

The control tower at Hudson Valley Regional Airport Photos by M. Turton
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History Landed Here 

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Regional airport has seen tragedy and triumph 

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Affirmative Action Group Takes Aim at West Point

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Group recruiting rejected applicants for lawsuit

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Around Town

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New office, making progress, Google glasses, walkway repair

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