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Around Town

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Around Town

by Staff April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Mazel tov!, medical outpost, group hug, food deliveries

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Bridge Authority Won’t Merge

by Staff April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Lawmakers say they blocked proposal

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Nonprofit Guide

by Staff April 14, 2020July 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Charities are feeling the squeeze

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Help on Hold

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 11, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Unemployed struggle to file for benefits

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Municipal and School Staffs Forge Ahead

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 11, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Despite interruptions, work goes on

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Easter in a Time of Isolation

by Staff April 10, 2020April 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

With churches shut, we asked ministers to share their messages

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New Life for the Fjord Trail

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 10, 2020April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Scenic Hudson says construction planned for 2021

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No More Speeding Trains

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 10, 2020April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Hudson Line finally has automatic brakes

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Make Some Noise!

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair April 10, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Residents clap, cheer and sing to honor health care workers

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Eating Out at Home

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 10, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A guide to local restaurants offering takeout and delivery

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Spring Awakenings

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Standing guard to protect vernal pools

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff April 4, 2020April 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Proper spacing, have a gander

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Maloney: Trump Response to Pandemic ‘Frustrating’

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 3, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Congressman working from home in Philipstown

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Escape from New York

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 3, 2020December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Rush for COVID-19 relief prompts bidding wars

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Online Religious Services

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan April 3, 2020July 8, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Worship remotely in the Highlands

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Shop Local, Online

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 3, 2020January 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Highlands merchants with internet stores

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Online Classes and Resources

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Heath, fitness, art, theater and other virtual connections

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Coronavirus Updates (March)

by Staff March 31, 2020March 5, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The latest developments from Beacon and Philipstown

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report

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

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

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Schools Draft Budgets in Uncertain Economy

Avatar photo by Holly Crocco March 28, 2020April 4, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New concerns about state aid for 2020-21

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Hike, or Stay Home?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 27, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Mixed messages from departments, municipalities, on trails

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Dining Dilemma

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 27, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Restaurants can stay open, but is it worth it?

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Do We Have Enough Hospital Beds?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 23, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Immediate area has fewer than 75 for intensive care

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That Empty Feeling

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair March 20, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Visiting some once-bustling spots

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Governments React to Threat

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 20, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Close meetings to public, shutter services

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