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Youth academy support, reporting on climate, Solomon retires

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Health advisory issued because of particulates

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Environmental groups say testing is overdue, inadequate

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Say that official actions ‘reek of discrimination’

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86 men allowed to stay at Red Roof Inn on Route 9 

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Rolison apologizes for believing phony story

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Can a Class Be Too Small?

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Haldane discusses optimal number of students

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State cites efficiency efforts

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Rain Delay

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Little League players disappointed by weather but invited to return

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Nature at Play

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Sensory “Tinkergarten” program for kids

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Students Embrace Test-Optional

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Fewer taking SAT, ACT exams since pandemic

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More Awards for The Current

by Staff May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Reporters receive regional and national awards

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Court bars more migrants at Newburgh hotels

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Sharing Memories

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Philipstown residents perform original play at Depot

New York marijuana legalization
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More Pot Licenses in Mid-Hudson

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Brings retail total to 16 in region

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Real Estate Market Report

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

Linda Cooper, the Taconic Region director for state parks; Matthew Davidson, the state parks deputy commissioner; and Richard Shea, the former Philipstown supervisor who is on the board at Fjord Trail Inc., responded to questions. Photo by Ross Corsair
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Hudson Valley municipalities fear contamination 

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