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Pete Seeger Events

by Staff May 3, 2019September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Festivals, sing-a-longs and performances to mark his 100th birthday

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by Staff May 3, 2019April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

State closes to assess potential danger

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff May 3, 2019May 4, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Arbor Day, battling invasives, watching the skies, caught with The Current, shredders

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Another Candidate for 18th

by Staff April 30, 2019April 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Plans to run as independent

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State Funds Clean Energy

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 30, 2019April 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Budget provides $1.4 billion

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Baby and Dog

by Staff April 30, 2019April 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

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A Growing Business

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Longtime pediatrician Peter Gergely to be honored

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff April 27, 2019April 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Hands-on science, splashdown, garden find, famous visitor

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From Beacon to Newburgh

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Ali Muhammad on ballot for mayor

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Metro-North Raises Fares

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Increases to all Highlands tolls except weekly and monthly from Beacon

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Lawmakers Speak Out Against Abortion Regulations

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 22, 2019April 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Critics: Changes limit options for low-income women

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Deaths, 2018

by Staff April 22, 2019October 20, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A tally of coroner investigations

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Artifacts Donated to Garrison School

by Staff April 21, 2019April 19, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Revolutionary War buttons and musket ball

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Former Legislator to be Honored

by Staff April 21, 2019April 19, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Scuccimarra worked to raise age to buy tobacco

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff April 20, 2019April 19, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

New name for library, student honored, robot whiz kids

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Mixed Reviews on Mug Shot Ban

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Some police chiefs argue vague law gives discretion

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by Staff April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

New owner will handle storage of used fuel

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Baby and Dog

by Staff April 16, 2019April 12, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

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

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Monumental cleanup, sweet sounds, report rally, egg hunt

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Energy Collective Reaches Tipping Point

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 12, 2019April 18, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Enough municipalities sign on to move forward

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EPA Defers Judgment in Hudson Cleanup

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Agency certifies dredging as ‘properly completed’

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Easter Egg Hunts

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Children’s events during the next week

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Your Open Government

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 9, 2019May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

How diligent are “public bodies” about keeping you informed?

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Peepers Rule the Night

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 9, 2019January 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Vocal trios confirm spring is here

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The Current Wins 12 State Awards

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