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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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In Memoriam

by Staff September 11, 2021October 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Remembering those lost on 9/11

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‘We Only Had 10 Minutes’

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 10, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Highlands recovers from Ida’s punch

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9/11 Memorial Services

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

Ceremonies scheduled for Sept. 10 and 11

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Around Town (Photos)

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

Run for the Hub, opioid’s toll, new library director

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Metro-North Suspends Service (Updated)

by Staff September 6, 2021September 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Heavy rain and flooding cause widespread damage

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State Extends Eviction Moratorium

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 4, 2021September 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Highlands legislators vote against new Jan. 15 deadline

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Pact Reached On Central Hudson Rates

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 4, 2021September 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Electric and gas hikes lower than proposed

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Continental Commons owner files federal lawsuit

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Chickens fight back, double masked, roused by roosters

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A Focus on Focus

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 30, 2021August 31, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Program designed to help students catch up

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Baby and Dog

by Staff August 28, 2021February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Governor Mandates School Masks

by Staff August 28, 2021August 27, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Looking into requirement for employees

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Apply to Student Journalists Program

by Staff August 28, 2021August 27, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Deadline is Sept. 17 for Beacon, Haldane

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Afghanistan, Through a Soldier’s Eyes

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 27, 2021August 28, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Former Cold Spring resident reflects on America’s longest war

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‘A Big Step Back’

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring native fears reversal of gains for girls and women

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State Looks to Expedite Renter Aid

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

121 Highlands households have applied for funds

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Elected Officials, Aid Agencies Prepare for Afghan Refugees

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe August 27, 2021September 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

But downstate cost of living, housing too high for most newcomers

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Tropical Storm Henri Headed Toward Highlands

by Staff August 22, 2021August 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Rain and wind expected on Sunday

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report

by Staff August 21, 2021October 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Census Shows Racial Shift

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 20, 2021September 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Fewer Highlands residents identify as ‘white alone’

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Senator Calls for Bridge Fencing

by Staff August 15, 2021August 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Says measure could prevent deaths

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff August 14, 2021August 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Flower power, new Eagle Scouts, new HSF members, hungry visitors

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POOF! A Village Could Disappear

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 13, 2021September 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Referendum will decide fate of Highland Falls

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Beacon, Garrison Schools Will Require Masks

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 13, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane says it will release plan next week

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Deadly Deer Disease Returns to Hudson Valley

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Virus confirmed in Dutchess County

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