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Voices from the Pandemic

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 12, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What we were saying about the pandemic

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Those We’ve Lost

by Staff March 12, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A small sample of COVID’s toll in the Highlands

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Reopening, Part 2

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 12, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State loosens restrictions as vaccinations grow

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What Happened to the Flu?

by Staff March 12, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dramatic drop in cases this season

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Jacobson, Maloney Call for Governor to Resign

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe March 12, 2021March 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

State legislators vote to limit Cuomo’s power

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DEC Seeks Nominees for Hudson Committee

by Staff March 9, 2021March 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Volunteers share views with state managers

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Maloney Introduces Bill to Revoke Benefits

by Staff March 6, 2021March 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Would deny former presidents convicted of felony

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Putnam Debuts Vaccine Clinics for Seniors

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Dutchess planning pop-up site in Beacon

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Masks for the Masses

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 5, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Newburgh company seeks approval to sell N95s

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Voter Ups and Downs

by Staff March 2, 2021February 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Changes in local party registrations

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COVID-19 Vaccine Updates (February)

by Staff February 28, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State achieves record-high vaccinations

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Coronavirus Updates (February)

by Staff February 28, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State hospitalizations fall to new low

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Deadline approaches for tributary program

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Should This Be a Law?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 27, 2021February 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Bills focus on Beacon sewage, mobile polling, Indian Point

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff February 26, 2021March 3, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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Real Estate Market Report

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

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

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Sen. Serino Tests Positive for COVID-19

by Staff February 22, 2021March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Comes seven months after she announces cancer diagnosis

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‘Truth is Like a Second Chance’

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Impeachment manager cites Philipstown songwriter

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Every School Dollar Counts

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms February 19, 2021February 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Districts begin budget planning amid aid uncertainty

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The Vaccinated Hope and Wait

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 19, 2021April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Residents say they still exercise caution

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Fat Tuesday, giving back, essay winners

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The Current Names Student Correspondents

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Reporters will cover high schools, youth issues

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News About News

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Local teens shun traditional sources

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Testing in the Age of COVID

Avatar photo by Rachel Thorne February 16, 2021March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Some say unfair during pandemic

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Police Reform Plans Released

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 12, 2021February 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam, Dutchess focus on body cameras, training

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