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Around Town

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Election Guide: Schools

by Staff May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

District budget and trustee votes on Tuesday (May 16)

A crew dredges the Upper Hudson in 2016 to remove sediment polluted with PCBs.
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EPA to Discuss Hudson PCB Probe 

by Staff May 12, 2023May 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

GE will investigate contamination from chemicals

Posted inAround Town

Got One!

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Nelsonville Fish and Fur Club holds 33rd annual fishing day

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Fiber Optic Coming to Highlands

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Optimum at work in Philipstown, Verizon in Beacon

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School Taxes: Is Garrison a Warning Sign?

Avatar photo by Joey Asher May 5, 2023May 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

With high inflation and declining aid, more districts may be squeezed

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The Fjord Trail: A Primer

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 5, 2023April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Some basics about the proposed Cold Spring-to-Beacon connector

Holtec wants to discharge water from the Indian Point plant into the Hudson. (File photo by B. Cronin)
Posted inAround Town

Board Says Plant Discharge Will Be Low-Risk

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 5, 2023May 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local legislators, public still wary of Indian Point release

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Small world, literary fest, new officer, princess in space, rehab ready, winning arguments

Around the Region
Posted inAround Town

Around the Region

by Staff May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A roundup of news from beyond the Highlands

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State Budget Electrifies Buildings

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 5, 2023May 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Plan also boosts child care, local school funding

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by Staff May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Seasonal service begins Aug. 22

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Evidence Rules Under Fire

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

Changes sought by DAs worry defenders

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A Deep Dive Into Central Hudson

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 28, 2023May 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Audit calls for monthly meter reading

Posted inAround Town

Highlands Keeps Assembly Districts

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 28, 2023May 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local officials opposed moving Beacon, Philipstown

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School Taxes: What Are the Limits?

Avatar photo by Joey Asher April 28, 2023May 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane, Garrison and Beacon are told by the state how much they can raise taxes. How is the cap calculated?

Posted inAround Town

Earth Day on the River

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Raising the sail on the Clearwater

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Around Town (Photos)

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

Traditional fishing, cemetery tour, Beacon cleanup, future plans

Kathleen Finlay
Posted inAround Town

Glynwood President Receives Carson Award

by Staff April 28, 2023May 5, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Kathleen Finlay honored by Audubon Society

Back row: Lillian Moser (Cold Spring), Maggie Gordineer (Cold Spring), Juliann Ettinger (Beacon), Wendy Heintz (Garrison), Kristin Van Tassel (North Highlands), Alyssa Fry (North Highlands). Front row: Lauren de la Vega (Cold Spring), Dawn Baisley (Cold Spring), Lauren Scherer (North Highlands), Karolina Monroe (North Highlands) Photo by Ross Corsair
Posted inAround Town

Women in the Ranks

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Female firefighters a boon for struggling companies

After being caught as a stray near the Garrison train station, Oreo found a new home in Sleepy Hollow. Photo provided
Posted inAround Town

More Pets Being Abandoned

Avatar photo by Joey Asher April 21, 2023May 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Shelters concerned about capacity

Vote results
Posted inAround Town

First Petitions Filed for Election

by Staff April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Who will be on ballot in Philipstown, Beacon, Dutchess

Posted inAround Town

Lawler, Ryan Refill Campaign Accounts

by Staff April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Raise nearly $2 million combined in first quarter

World Earth day concept. 3d paper cut eco friendly design. Vector illustration. Paper carving Earth map shapes with shadow. Save the Earth concept. April 22
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Earth Day Events

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Clean-ups, garden plantings and parades

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Make your own, city vibe, zydeco in the house, brush fire, Quebec style

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New Bridge Tolls Start May 1

by Staff April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Last of multi-year increases on Hudson

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