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Historic home hits the market

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But local jobless rate well below average

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The flowers suffered, but bounced back

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Coronavirus Updates (June)

by Staff June 30, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State lifts pandemic restrictions

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by Staff June 29, 2021July 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Available midweek during extreme temperatures

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Rising kindergarteners and first-graders

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Middle School Graduates

by Staff June 26, 2021June 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Eighth-graders from Philipstown and Beacon advance to high school

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by Staff June 19, 2021June 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

New federal holiday marks 1865 end of slavery

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by Staff June 19, 2021June 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Four more trains at rush hours

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Real Estate Market Report

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

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Counties Get Money for Emergency Dispatch

by Staff June 19, 2021June 20, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam, Dutchess among recipients

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College Deans’ Lists (2020-21)

by Staff June 18, 2021September 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Local students recognized for academic achievements

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College Graduates 2021

by Staff June 18, 2021September 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Congratulations to new Highlands degree holders

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Vaccines Enable Return to Office

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But some employers stick with remote work

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Should Vaccines Be Mandated?

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Lawsuits begin as first workers lose their jobs

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LGBTQ community seeks organized leadership

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Change in school guidance brings relief, concern

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