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Election Update

by Staff May 8, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

School board, library trustee nominations due May 11

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Then & Now: Cold Spring Village Hall

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The latest in our series of historic photos …

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Baby and Dog

by Staff May 5, 2020May 1, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

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

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No Return for District, College Students

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 2, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cuomo extends closure for rest of academic year

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Order Up!

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 1, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Some restaurants that closed cautiously reopen

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Dutchess, Putnam: Keep Us Out of It

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Counties want state to allow faster re-opening

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Moving Around

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Cellphone data measures the effect of the shutdown

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2020 College Scholarship Guide

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Awards available to Highlands residents

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Current Hires Community Manager

by Staff May 1, 2020July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Oversees social media and events

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Challengers Set for November

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe May 1, 2020May 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Democratic presidential primary canceled

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Coronavirus Updates (April)

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

The latest developments from Beacon and Philipstown

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Hudson Valley Seed Changes Name

by Staff April 28, 2020April 24, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Nonprofit is now Land to Learn

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It’s Not All Happening at the Zoo (for Now)

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 25, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

But Bear Mountain animals still need care

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Animal Shelters Carry On

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 25, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

SPCA, Humane Society and ARF cope with COVID-19

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Grading on a COVID Curve

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 25, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Districts must evaluate virtual learning

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Healthy Appetite for Farm Goods

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 24, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Farmers pivot to online, phone sales

Indian Point
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Indian Point to Begin Shutdown

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 24, 2020May 2, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

First of two reactors will go offline next week

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A State of ‘No Money’

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 24, 2020April 25, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New York’s uncertain, $177 billion budget

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State Closes Trails in Hudson Highlands Park

by Staff April 24, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Hikers no longer allowed on Breakneck and Anthony’s Nose

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report

by Staff April 21, 2020April 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Nursing Homes Especially Vulnerable to COVID-19 (Updated)

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 18, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

For first time, state releases county-level data on deaths

Main Street
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Aid Stalls as Businesses Struggle

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 17, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Confusion reigns for owners seeking payroll funds

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Mask Marvels

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 17, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Volunteers create 4,000 face covers for medical workers

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Food for the Troops

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair April 17, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Lynn and Jack Miller prepare meals for medical workers

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