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by Staff July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Becomes second Democrat to take on Republican 

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Light shows, mermaid parades, Breakneck reopens, historic church service

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Groups, individuals lend time and skills

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$25 Million Infusion for Heat Pumps

by Staff June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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Legislature Votes to Ban Indian Point Discharge

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Local official also says storage tanks out of question

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Allegedly stole $189K from Philipstown business

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by Staff June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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Real Estate Market Report

by Staff June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

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College Deans’ List (2022-23)

by Staff June 20, 2023September 9, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local students recognized for academic achievements

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Fjord Trail Drops Some Elements, for Now

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 16, 2023April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Says it will initially take ‘trail-first’ approach

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MTA Sets Hearings on Fare Increases

by Staff June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Monthly tickets from the Highlands would rise 4 percent

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NYC Sues Counties Over Migrants

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Putnam exec says city being ‘dishonest’

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The Current Wins Six State Awards

by Staff June 16, 2023April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Paper has won 28 NYNPA awards since 2017

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