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Around Town

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Central Hudson Faces Audit

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

State to probe executive pay at 13 utilities

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What is the State of the County?

by Staff February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Executives to give annual addresses

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By the Numbers: Household Income Growth

by Staff February 21, 2025March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown ranked No. 7 in state, Beacon at No. 132

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Price at the Pump (February)

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

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

Beacon firefighter David Brewer Photo by L. Sparks
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First Responders Sound Alarm

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 14, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Survey highlights mental health challenges

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More Snow on the Way

by Staff February 14, 2025February 16, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Advisory says snow likely Saturday (Feb. 15)

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Educators Question Electric-Bus Mandate

Avatar photo by Joey Asher February 14, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Cost, range, garage space present huge challenges

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Former Legislator Named as EPA Regional Director

by Staff February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Takes over as Region 2 administrator

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Real Estate Market Report (2024)

by Staff February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Real Estate Market Report (January)

by Staff February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff February 14, 2025February 13, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Sign of spring?, cold duty, station visit, officer honored

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Batten Down the Hatches, Again

by Staff February 7, 2025February 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Winter storm warning begins Saturday (Feb. 8) at 5 p.m.

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Home Insurance Rates on the Rise

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Extreme storms, flooding contribute to jumps

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Homeless Population Surges in State

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess County has slowest growth

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West Point Disbands ‘DEI’ Clubs

by Staff February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Commandant cites Trump orders

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Doctor indicted for abortion pills, hospital erases gender care

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State Police: Burglars Targeting Asians

by Staff February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Break-ins reported in Dutchess, Putnam

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Ice Capades

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Girl Scouts raise $800 for Gold Award projects

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Castle Point Temporarily Closes Unit

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks February 5, 2025February 6, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Officials to evaluate staffing needs

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Preparing for ICE: Schools

Avatar photoJeff Simms by Joey Asher and Jeff Simms January 31, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Local schools vow to protect undocumented students

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Preparing for ICE: Law Enforcement

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 31, 2025March 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The role of local police in immigration policy

The HHFT plan includes an elevated trail at the causeway just north of Mayor's Park in Cold Spring.
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Riverkeeper Voices Fjord Trail Concerns

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 31, 2025March 7, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Opposes trail structures in the Hudson River

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Around the Region

by Staff January 31, 2025February 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam Valley voters reject school plan, Examiner News stops publishing

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Where Did Our Papers Go?

by Staff January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

A public service announcement

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Governor Proposes 2% Increase in School Aid

Avatar photoJeff Simms by Joey Asher and Jeff Simms January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also says state should ban student cellphone use

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