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Graduation Standards Poised to Change

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Regents requirement could be dropped

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Will assist seniors, lower incomes with returns

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Architect led High Line redevelopment

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Around Town (Photos)

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Winning gourd, funny guy, Northern Lights, top students

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Real Estate Market Report (September)

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

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EPA Extends Comment Period

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Collecting feedback on Upper Hudson cleanup

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Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 4, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon especially faces uncertain funding

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Royal Carting Sold to Vermont Firm

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Fahnestock Adds 763 Acres

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New parcels buffer Appalachian Trail

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Checking the Books

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Dutchess County, state comptroller release audit reports

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Around Town (Photos)

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Big harvest, Breakneck rescue, Spirit of Beacon

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Current Names Student Journalists

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Ten will participate in 2024-25 program

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Homestyle faced criticism over Trump treats

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Plenty of jobs, decent wages and less fear of AI

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MTA Approves Capital Plan

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Spending includes Hudson Line upgrades

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$1.4 Million in Climate Funding Coming to Highlands

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon, Cold Spring, Philipstown receive grants

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