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Highland Falls Will Not Disappear

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 13, 2021November 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Residents vote ‘no’ to dissolving village

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Infrastructure Money Coming Our Way

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 12, 2021November 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Includes funds for Stewart Airport, bridge repair

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Man Struck by Train at Breakneck

by Staff November 12, 2021April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Suffers serious injury; airlifted to Westchester Medical Center

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Holiday Drives

by Staff November 9, 2021November 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Groups collecting food, coats

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Indian Point Funds Distributed

by Staff November 6, 2021November 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Former owner provides as part of shutdown

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Dutchess Voters Reject Smaller Legislature

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Statewide voting reform, redistricting proposals voted down

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Board Approves Medical Home Grown

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Allows up to 12 marijuana plants per residence

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Who Will Win?

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Here are the entries in our annual Halloween costume contest

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Coronavirus Update (July to October)

by Staff October 31, 2021March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Vaccine available for children between 5 and 11 years old

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Baby and Dog

by Staff October 31, 2021February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff October 31, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Orange crush, century of progress, lost and found, newborn calf

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Walkway Entrance Upgraded

by Staff October 31, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

$2 million project in Poughkeepsie

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff October 30, 2021November 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Battle of books, ready for snow, making strides, spooky entrance

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Rain, Rain, Go Away Already

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Ida produced second-wettest day in 13 years

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Tales for a Haunted Halloween

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 30, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Residents share the ‘spirit’ of the season

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Pups and Prisoners

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 30, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Inmate program trains service dogs

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A Green Light for Bird Feeders

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 30, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Mysterious songbird disease no longer a threat

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Quick Guide to Ballot Proposals

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 29, 2021October 31, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A look at the back of the ballot

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Proposal 2: The Green Amendment

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

“Each person shall have a right to clean air and water”

Election Guide
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Here Are Your Choices

by Staff October 29, 2021November 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Who will appear on the ballot on Nov. 2

Vote results
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Update: Campaign Finance

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The latest campaign finance disclosure reports

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DEC Denies Danskammer Permit

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 27, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Says proposed power plant not compatible with climate goals

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Law Requires 24-Hour Info

by Staff October 23, 2021October 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Revision to Open Meetings Law

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A River Runs (Back) Through It

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 23, 2021October 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The aftereffects of dam removal

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Student Program Recognized

by Staff October 23, 2021October 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Journalism initiative is finalist

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