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by Staff April 11, 2025April 12, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

Around the Region
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Around the Region

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by Staff April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Utility proposes 5.3% electricity rise

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Wag of the Week: Bruno

by Staff April 9, 2025May 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Bruno, a former stray, “loves absolutely everyone”

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Food Bank Shipments Threatened

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 4, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Federal cuts affect other hunger programs

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Current Names Three Board Members

by Staff April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown, Beacon residents join nonprofit news organization

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Ospreys get nest help, car wash has Jewish price, century-old ashes are buried

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Meet Rosella, a playful puppy

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Institute sends $8 million annually to New York

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Firefighter honors, newspapers get second life, Blue Ridge sound, top students

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E-book Boom

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Demand surges at libraries, but they are expensive

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SSA Poughkeepsie to remain open, new vote for Putnam Valley schools, Putnam Democrats endorse candidates

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Report: Bridge Needs Protection

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Newburgh-Beacon among 12 named in state

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Dutchess Recruits Fired Guards

by Staff March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Says corrections officers welcome to apply

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Maple Syrup Day (Photos)

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A sweet day at Little Stony Point

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Current Wins 17 State Awards

by Staff March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Takes firsts for illustration, column, features

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Despite Cuts, Hudson River Cleanup Still Priority, Says EPA

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 21, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Agency says PCB monitoring and mitigation will continue

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Federal Funds Disappear

by Staff March 21, 2025March 20, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Congress drops earmarks from spending plan

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Putnam Hospital Nears Union

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 21, 2025March 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Northwell agreement awaits approval by Connecticut

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

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Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe March 14, 2025April 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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By the Numbers: Measles Vaccinations

by Staff March 14, 2025March 15, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

How many 2-year-olds have gotten their first shot?

A wildfire broke out near a Philipstown home on Nov. 9 (shown here and below) after a falling tree took out a power line. Firefighters were on the scene for more than eight hours. “It used to be April to October, but now we’re seeing fires in November and December and February and March.” ~ Joseph Pries State forest ranger Photos by Steven Altarescu
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by Staff March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Continues through May 14 to prevent wildfires

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