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Baby and Dog

by Staff January 16, 2021February 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Change in Leadership at Land Trust

by Staff January 16, 2021January 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Michelle Smith to leave HHLT

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff January 16, 2021January 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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

Where state representatives will sit in 2020-21

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Governor Presents Agenda for 2021

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Addresses deficit, virus, green energy

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Langley to Seek Reelection

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe January 15, 2021October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Democrats endorse Putnam sheriff for second term

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Medical volunteers bolster vaccination effort

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Federal law prevents river ‘parking’ near Beacon

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Elected officials react with outrage to Capitol attack

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Dutchess, Putnam Give First Vaccines

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Dutchess, Putnam executives condemn mayhem

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Baby and Dog

by Staff January 2, 2021February 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 2, 2021December 31, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Declines to second-guess Fishkill Planning Board

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2020 Year in Review

by Staff January 1, 2021January 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Our journalists look back at memorable stories

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Top 10 Stories in 2020

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Some survivors report chronic health problems

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2020 Photos of the Year

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A look back at memorable moments — and great shots

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Coronavirus Updates (December)

by Staff December 31, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State revises microcluster strategy

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A Brief Stop at the Mighty Niagara

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Take a break with the powerful waters

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff December 25, 2020December 28, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

River igloo, dance tribute, coyote rescue

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Families in Isolation Grow Closer

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Some say slower life has brought meaning 

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Last-Minute Giving Guide 2020

by Staff December 24, 2020December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A directory of nonprofits in Philipstown and Beacon

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