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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

New Riverkeeper, watch out!, seeing the light, toll booth teardown, sprucing up memorial

The New York State Capitol building in Albany
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State Announces Communication Grants

by Staff October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Counties can use for first responder equipment

Metro North train
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Metro-North Ridership Climbs

by Staff October 12, 2021October 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Commuter railroad has 100,000 daily passengers

Posted inAround Town

Current Names Student Correspondents

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe October 9, 2021October 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Reporters will cover high schools, youth issues

NYC Free Afghanistan rally
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Afghan Refugees Headed to New York

by Staff October 9, 2021October 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Feds say up to 1,143 could be resettled in state

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Big Bucks Coming from Opioid Settlement

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 9, 2021October 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Settlement money must be used for treatment and prevention 

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff October 8, 2021October 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

25 years of fun, doors reopen, loving cats, remembering Bruce, instant garden

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Third Putnam Man Arrested in Capitol Riot

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Allegedly identified by detective from earlier encounter

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Mark Your Calendar

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

It’s nearly election time

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Missing Numbers

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 8, 2021November 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Some candidates fail to file campaign finance reports

Posted inAround Town

Postal Delivery Expected to Slow

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 8, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New mail standards will add one to two days

Leroy the pigeon
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Around Town

by Staff October 2, 2021October 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Ambulance response, first time back, wayward pigeon, Spirit of Beacon

Earth
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State to Fund Climate Justice Fellowships

by Staff October 2, 2021October 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Will devote $6 million for 150, three-year positions

norse air plane
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Start-up Has Eye on Stewart

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe October 2, 2021October 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Seeking OK to begin flights in 2022 

Posted inAround Town

Flood Insurance Rates Rise

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 1, 2021October 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Dozens of Highlands properties will see hikes

Map collage
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Map Maker, Map Maker

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe October 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Redistricting Commission releases two sets of maps

Storm damage
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Dutchess, Putnam Added to Disaster Relief List

by Staff September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Officials can apply for aid to repair Ida damage

bike day
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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff September 25, 2021September 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Pedal power, music trail

Play in Beacon
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‘We’re Used to Dealing with the Unknown’

Kat Merry by Kat Merry September 24, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Most shop owners in Highlands require masks

Donna Selwa-Selig
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Health Workers Due for Shots

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 24, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Deadline nears for unvaccinated hospital, nursing home staff

Chalet on the Hudson
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Chalet at Breakneck Sold to State

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 24, 2021February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Site will become new trailhead for Brook Trail

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report

by Staff September 20, 2021October 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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

Sam Merrett
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Shipping for a Small Planet

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 17, 2021October 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Schooner brings carbon-free transport to the Hudson

Police siren
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Driver Dies in Taconic Crash

by Staff September 11, 2021September 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

New York City man killed in Putnam Valley

Bear Mountain Bridge
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Bear Mountain to Go Cashless

by Staff September 11, 2021September 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Tolls collected with sensors and cameras

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