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Vote results
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Certified Election Results

by Staff February 19, 2023February 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The final, official 2022 tallies for Putnam and Dutchess county

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report

by Staff February 19, 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 (Photos)

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

Honoring ‘Toot,’ Valentines for vets, return to state, caught with The Current, made with love

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Local Teachers See Opportunity in Artificial Intelligence

Avatar photo by Joey Asher February 17, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Not overly concerned about ChatGPT and cheating

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Something You Don’t Know About Me: Dave McTamaney

Avatar photo by Michael Turton February 17, 2023February 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Newburgh teacher was Army photographer in Vietnam

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Central Hudson Replaces CEO

by Staff February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Change comes amid billing debacle

Holtec wants to discharge water from the Indian Point plant into the Hudson. (File photo by B. Cronin)
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Holtec to Release Radioactive Water

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin February 10, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Says it will not wait for state endorsement

The proposed Assembly District 94 would include Beacon and Philipstown.
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Local Officials Oppose State Assembly Map

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 10, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Proposal will shift Beacon, Philipstown to new district

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Ruling Further Delays Cannabis Sales

by Staff February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dispensaries remain blocked in Hudson Valley

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A roundup of news from just beyond the Highlands

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Environmental Projects Receive Grants

by Staff February 10, 2023February 9, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Programs include sailing trips, outdoor gardening

JC Prinzo of Philipstown battled fatique for five months after COVID. Photo by L. Sparks
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Few Answers for Long COVID

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 3, 2023April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Some Highlands residents still recovering

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Nature story, greeters, Green Teen tour

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Committee Assignments

by Staff February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Where county, state and federal elected officials will contribute

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Sheriff Warns of Extortion

by Staff February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Says minors exploited through social media

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State Approves Utilities Credits

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 27, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Central Hudson customers to receive up to $2,000 

Indian Point
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State Objects to Holtec Request

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

Firm wants exceptions for Indian Point work

Minuta
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Former Newburgh Man Convicted of Seditious Conspiracy

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Federal jury finds him guilty in 2021 attack on Capitol

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Telecom Firms to Pay for Outages

by Staff January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State requires credits for storm-related service losses

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Rolison Opposes Gas Ban

by Staff January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Highlands senator launches petition drive

A boring machine arrived recently in Newburgh for a sewer project
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Around the Region

by Staff January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A roundup of news from just beyond the Highlands

Baby and Dog
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Baby and Dog

by Staff January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Central Hudson Woes Continue

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 20, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Lawsuit alleges ‘deceptive and improper practices’

This undated photo shows discarded boxes and bottles of xylazine seized in a police raid.
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The Rise of ‘Tranq Dope’

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 20, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Animal sedative mixed with opioids causes gruesome wounds 

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

MLK Jr. Day, new jewelry store owner, church closes, ice rink coming, hoops winners

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