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River Connection

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Clearwater sails from Albany to New York City

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Coronavirus Update (June)

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

The latest developments from Beacon and Philipstown

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Travelers Begin Slow Return to Hotels

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 27, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Fears seem to ease as infection rate falls

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Action Figures, Bicycles, Puzzles, Banjos

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 27, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Shop owners reveal pandemic bestsellers 

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Real Estate Market Report

by Staff June 27, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Clearwater Returns to River

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 26, 2020August 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Sail to New York City meant to provide ‘hope and inspiration’

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No Gyms, Theaters Yet

by Staff June 26, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Some had expected in Phase 4

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College Graduates 2020

by Staff June 26, 2020August 17, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New degree-holders from Beacon and Philipstown

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Early Primary Results

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 26, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Biden wins Democratic line

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Narcan Training Goes Virtual

by Staff June 21, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Classes in Dutchess, Putnam offered online

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff June 20, 2020January 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

No more, backroad support, local statement

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Welcome to … Phase 3

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 19, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local restaurants face more uncertainty 

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Too Close for Comfort?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 19, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Social distancing hotline receives 25,000 complaints

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New Trail at Breakneck

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin June 19, 2020April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Designed to reduce accidents, rescues

Gen. Robert E. Lee
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Maloney Again Asks West Point to Remove Lee’s Name

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 19, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Barracks, gate, road named for Confederate general

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A New Class of Officers (Photos)

by Staff June 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

West Point holds commencement on Great Plain

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Local School Budgets Pass

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 17, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Howland library spending also approved

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Police Disciplinary Procedures

by Staff June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Excerpts from police contracts in the Highlands

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff June 15, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Bake sale, gay pride, thanks to teachers

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Parking Space for 4, Please

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

Main Street in Beacon pivots as Phase 2 begins 

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Lawmakers Remove Shield on Police Records

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 12, 2020June 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Disciplinary histories will be available to public

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Protests Continue (Photos)

by Staff June 12, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Rallies organized in Beacon, Brewster and Cold Spring

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Now Entering … Phase 2

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 12, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Restaurants, churches reopen, with limits

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College Deans’ Lists (Fall 2019-20)

by Staff June 9, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Local students recognized for academic achievements

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Mid-Hudson Approved for Phase 2

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 8, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess, Putnam will continue reopening plan

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