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Around Town

Aaron Burke of South Avenue Elementary in Beacon sits in front of an aquarium filled with trout minnows that his students will disperse. Photo by J. Asher
Posted inAround Town

Lessons in Climate Change

Avatar photo by Joey Asher December 20, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Students concerned about what’s ahead for planet

Windows were open on May 21 at Haldane as temperatures hit 88 degrees outside. Photo by J. Asher
Posted inAround Town

New Law Limits Classroom Heat

by Staff December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Establishes 88 degrees as maximum

baby dog
Posted inAround Town

Baby and Dog

by Staff December 20, 2024December 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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

Stained glass depicting the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus
Posted inAround Town

Christmas Services

by Staff December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Christmas Eve and Day celebrations in the Highlands

Close up of senior man lighting menorah during family dinner on Hanukkah.
Posted inAround Town

Hanukkah Services

by Staff December 20, 2024December 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lightings and celebrations in the Highlands

Bear Mountain Bridge Bridges and Tunnels
Posted inAround Town, Videos

A Mother’s Fight for Bridge Barriers

by Contributor December 20, 2024January 14, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

After losing son, activist pushes for fencing to prevent deaths

A rendering of a section of the Shoreline Trail
Posted inAround Town

Fjord Trail State Report Released

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 13, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Comment period opens on environmental review

Power lines on background of sky close-up. Electric hub on pole in monochrome. Electricity equipment with copy space. Wires of high voltage in sky. Electricity industry. Sepia tone.
Posted inAround Town

Judge Approves CCA Utility Settlement

by Staff December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon, Philipstown residents to receive payout

Around the Region
Posted inAround Town

Around the Region

by Staff December 13, 2024January 26, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

News from nearby

Gould funeral
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Final escort, village aglow, new Garrison hire, top students

Posted inAround Town

Need Heating Assistance?

by Staff December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

State program benefits lower incomes

word art
Posted inAround Town

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Word art, bridge crossing, new plaque, chessmasters

The Beacon reservoir on East Mountain Road North in Philipstown on Nov. 7
Posted inAround Town

Local Reservoirs Remain Thirsty

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 29, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Well users also urged to conserve

Around the Region
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Around the Region

by Staff November 29, 2024January 26, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

News from beyond the Highlands

New York City traffic
Posted inAround Town

MTA Approves Manhattan Toll

by Staff November 29, 2024December 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cars to pay $9 below 60th Street

Posted inAround Town

Happy Pup Organizes Drive

by Staff November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Benefits ARF and two other shelters

The road on the east side approaching the bridge
Posted inAround Town

Bear Mountain Bridge at 100

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 22, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Crossing opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1924

Jia Jia Ye
Posted inAround Town

Highlands Current Adds Board Member

by Staff November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident is tech executive

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town, Real Estate

Real Estate Market Report (October)

by Staff November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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

The Beacon reservoir on East Mountain Road North in Philipstown on Nov. 7
Posted inAround Town

Dry Dangers

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin November 15, 2024December 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Record-high temperatures meet record-low rainfall

Green Chimneys, a residential program in Brewster and Carmel for children with special needs, has been sued by 20 former students. Photo by L. Sparks
Posted inAround Town

Green Chimneys Settles in Sex-Abuse Case

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 15, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Local religious institutions, counties fighting similar lawsuits

Chick Fil A
Posted inAround Town

Chick-fil-A Proposed for Fishkill

by Staff November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Restaurant would open near Walmart

Pumping gas
Posted inAround Town

Price at the Pump (November)

by Staff November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The latest local, state and national prices per gallon

The state’s proposed Portrait of a Graduate shows skills that students need to succeed after graduation.
Posted inAround Town

Graduation Standards Poised to Change

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 8, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Regents requirement could be dropped

baby and dog
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Baby and Dog

by Staff November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

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

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