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The newly cleared-away outlook over Fishkill Bay Photo by B. Cronin
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Out There: Time to Focus

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Choosing a motto for 2025

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Classic Wheels: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 10, 2025May 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The return of the land yacht

Bai Tu Long Bay
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Photographer’s Notebook: A Return to Vietnam

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

One of the few places on Earth where photos fail to convey the magnificence

“Dawn,” a sculpture by Arlene Shechet, on display at the Storm King Art Center Photo by B. Cronin
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Out There: Reflection Deficit Disorder

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

Will we ever process the pandemic?

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My View: Let’s Cover Art Therapy

Avatar photo by Yasmine Awais December 16, 2024December 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Governor should enact bill for Medicaid coverage

John Costa, left, with Joey and Johanna Asher at Yorkside Pizza
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Reporter’s Notebook: Learning Too Late

Avatar photo by Joey Asher December 13, 2024January 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The ins and outs of disability etiquette

A view of Kharkiv, Ukraine (File photo)
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My View: Letter from Kharkiv

Avatar photo by Michael Reisman December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident returns to Ukraine

1970 Datsun 240Z
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Classic Wheels: 1970 Datsun 240Z

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Ready for the race track

1989 newspaper story
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My View: A Big Change

Peter Forman by Peter Forman November 22, 2024December 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Thirty-five years ago, Beacon had historic votes

Joey Asher's winning hand
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Reporter’s Notebook: Winning My First Round

Avatar photo by Joey Asher November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A rookie in the mahjong trenches

An image from the film Les Materialistes
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Out There: The Fire This Time

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

The climate crisis is also a narrative crisis

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Classic Wheels: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A car you don’t often see

Japanese knotweed in bloom at Fern Tor
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Out There: Invasive Language

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Changing the narrative about invasive species

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Classic Wheels: 1957 Chevy 210

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A car that’s practically a family member

Joey Asher (right) jogs with former President Jimmy Carter in Atlanta in 1984. (UPI)
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Reporter’s Notebook: Jogging with Jimmy

Avatar photo by Joey Asher October 4, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A reporter remembers a fateful jog with the former president

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Out There: Rest Stop

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

To feed or not to feed?

1967 Chevy Camaro RS
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Classic Wheels: 1967 Chevy Camaro RS

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 20, 2024May 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

‘As old as it is, it keeps up with everybody on the highway’

Technicians install a wall unit in our living room. Photo by J. Simms
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Reporter’s Notebook: Change in the Air

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The advantages of installing heat pumps

Seining at Little Stony Point in Philipstown
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Out There: River of Life

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 23, 2024November 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The Great Hudson River Fish Count comes to Little Stony Point

1959 Corvette
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Classic Wheels: 1959 Corvette

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Love at first sight

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Out There: The Fabulous Fahnestock Returns

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Runners — and hikers — will toe the line Aug. 17

Debbi Milner (left), with Margaret Hayford (Photo by Ross Corsair)
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Reporter’s Notebook: Converting A Pickleball ‘Snob’

Avatar photo by Joey Asher August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A reporter finds himself in a pickle

As the final resting place for many notable residents, the Cold Spring Cemetery is a walking history lesson. Photo by L. Sparks
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Reporter’s Notebook: In Praise of Cemeteries

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

They’re not just about death and loss

Storm King with Bannerman’s Castl
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Out There: We’re in the Right Place

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 19, 2024July 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Hudson Valley has an abundance of local climate plans

'51 Chevy DeLuxe
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Classic Wheels: 1951 Chevrolet

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 5, 2024July 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Want AC? Open the window.

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