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Around Town

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Talking Turkey with a Farmer

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe November 27, 2020December 5, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

How they got to — or escaped — your table

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Don’t Be Fooled by Family

Melinda Wenner Moyer by Melinda Wenner Moyer November 22, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Virus can spread even at smaller gatherings

The Leaf
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Can the Hemp Business Survive?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 21, 2020November 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Retailers say ban on bud may kill industry

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Purple Heart Hall Reopens

by Staff November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New Windsor memorial was expanded and upgraded

Susan Prazenka
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Local Election Update

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe November 20, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Absentee count completed

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Q&A: Dr. Anthony Fauci

by Contributor November 20, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Infectious disease specialist visits Philipstown (virtually)

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Metro-North: Should Everyone Pay the Same?

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Local commissioner pushing to ‘right an unfair burden’ 

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Baby and Dog

by Staff November 17, 2020November 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

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

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The Cartoon

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Our annual membership drive has begun …

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Victory Lap

by Staff November 14, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Biden supporters took to the streets in the Highlands

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff November 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Thanks to veterans, firetruck tour, back to Beacon, game maker

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COVID 2021: What Lies Ahead?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 13, 2020March 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

A look at health, education and the economy

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Business as Unusual

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local merchants hunker down for winter

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Closer to the Edge

Avatar photo by Victoria Shannon November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

For many, shutdown has made bad situation worse

Dawn Scanga
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Will It Work Out?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Gyms struggle as clients exercise on their own

Judith Tulloch Band
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From Chords to Discord

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Musicians, venues squeezed as pandemic marches on

Metro North train
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What Happens to the Commute?

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Workers grow accustomed to being home

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Through the Roof

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Home prices rise as people flee hot spots

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Virus Surges in Dutchess, Putnam

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 13, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State orders business curfew, limit on gatherings

The river herring
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State Provides Grants for Dam Work

by Staff November 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Hopes to restore habitat for eel, herring

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State’s Financial Woes Trickle Down to Schools

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 6, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Lack of aid could bust budgets for 2021-22

Posted inAround Town

What Have We Learned About Schools?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 6, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Students and teachers adjust to pandemic education

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Incumbents Hold Seats

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe November 6, 2020April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Voter turnout about the same — just more voters

Election Guide
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Election Day FAQ

by Staff November 3, 2020October 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Where and how to vote today; polls close at 9 p.m.

Election Guide
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Here Are Your Choices

by Staff November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Who will appear on the ballot on Nov. 3

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