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Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 16, 2025May 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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Champ, possibly a Dachshund mix, weighs about 15 pounds

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Budget and trustee elections in Philipstown, Beacon

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Restaurants with perfect or near perfect inspections

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State Agreement Bans Student Phones

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Local districts have some restrictions in place

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A hobby — but also disaster response

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Haldane has applied for EPA grants

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Sun River expands, color choice, bell ringer, skate park, dog run

Birds
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State Joins ‘Lights Out’ Program

by Staff April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Designed to save migratory birds

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Highlands Land Trust Renews Accreditation

by Staff April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Owns or hold easements on over 4,800 acres

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Hudson Bridges Set Records

by Staff April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Most revenue, crossings in history

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Ming, a chihuahua and pittie mix, loves to curl in laps

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Route 9D Goes to One Lane on April 21

by Staff April 19, 2025April 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

State will alternate traffic between Fair and Fishkill

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