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Around Town

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Baby and Dog

by Staff August 11, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

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State Announces Flood Assistance

by Staff August 9, 2023August 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Eligible homeowners can apply for up to $50,000 

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Dutchess CAPE Gets $800K

by Staff August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Also, Putnam opens applications for opioid-settlement funds

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Central Hudson Asks to Increase Electricity, Gas Rates

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 4, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Officials say billing fix should come first

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Three of ‘Newburgh Four’ Released

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 4, 2023January 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Case cited as example of FBI entrapment

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Farm Store Opens

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Glynwood offers organic produce, meat, eggs, pick-your-own

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Commuter Fares to Rise

by Staff August 4, 2023August 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New pricing takes effect this month

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Attorney General Opposes PFAS Settlement

by Staff July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Argues it would leave taxpayers liable

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Around the Region

by Staff July 28, 2023January 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Recent happenings in and around the Hudson Valley

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beat the heat, clowns in town, river at dusk, pow wow, remembering Sukanya

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Real Estate Market Report

by Staff July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Biden Approves Federal Assistance

by Staff July 22, 2023July 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

OKs request to declare “major disaster” after flooding

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Elected Officials and Public Confront Storm Damage (Updated)

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 22, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Look for money now and resiliency going forward

Ben Noll (Photo provided)
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Watching From Afar

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 21, 2023October 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Meteorologist tracks Highlands from other side of world

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Dutchess, Newburgh Await Contamination Settlements

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Billions proposed to settle lawsuits over tainted water

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Court Orders New Redistricting

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 21, 2023February 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Ruling impacts U.S. House, state Senate

Katherine Latella (far right) with the campers and seniors Photo by M. Boric
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Across Generations

Avatar photo by Mackenzie Boric July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Library campers interview seniors

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The Current Wins 18 National Awards

by Staff July 21, 2023July 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Honored by National Newspaper Association and Society for Features Journalism

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Around Town (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Sea creatures, fruit pizza, community cookout

Passengers who boarded a Metro-North train that stalled on Sunday (July 9) afternoon were finally allowed to exit in the evening to stretch their legs or find alternate transportation. (Photo by Emily Sheskin)
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Train From Poughkeepsie to Croton in Eight Hours

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 14, 2023July 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Passengers recall ordeal on Metro-North train

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Orders Barring Gun Possession Skyrocket

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 14, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess, Putnam police apply at record rates

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff July 14, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calm before the storm, Philipstown All-Stars, movies by the river, sand artists

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Storm Updates

by Staff July 11, 2023July 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Metro-North to run trains between Peekskill and Grand Central

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Storm Wreaks Havoc In The Mid-Hudson (Updated)

by Staff July 9, 2023July 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Flooding widespread in Philipstown, Highland Falls

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Bursting With Spirit (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The Highlands celebrates Independence Day

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