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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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Continental Commons
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Letter: Continental Commons

by Contributor May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Historical society plans demonstration in Fishkill

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Letter: Youth Climate Summit

by Contributor May 26, 2023May 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Garrison School hosted full day of events

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Letter: Under Attack

by Contributor May 5, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Putnam’s LGBTQ+ residents deserve better

Mike Lawler
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Letter: Town Halls

by Contributor April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Congressman needs to honor pledge

Fjord Trail bridge at breakneck
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Letter: Fjord Trail Study

by Contributor April 4, 2023April 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: We need an independent analysis

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Letter: Celebrating Wins

by Contributor March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Late-night parades are disruptive

COVID shot
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Letters: COVID Updates

by Contributor March 17, 2023March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Get boosted!

Earth
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Letter: Climate Bills

by Contributor February 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Disappointed in Rep. Ryan on legislation

Fjord Trail bridge at breakneck
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Letter: Fjord Trail

by Contributor February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Meeting was helpful for planners

Putnam County courthouse
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Letter: Civil Service

by Contributor January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Politicians were congenial — can it continue?

Levenberg
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Letter: New in Assembly

by Contributor January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

District 95 representative introduces herself

Galef
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Letter: Galef Says Thanks

by Contributor December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

After 30 years, Assemblywoman will retire on Dec. 31

Triple vax
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Letter: Triple Threat

by Contributor December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Key difference between “fully vaccinated” and “up-to-date”

Main Street Cold Spring
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Letter: Modern Crosswalks

by Contributor November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Cold Spring needs to be safer for pedestrians

Village Hall
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Reader Endorsements: Cold Spring Village

by Contributor October 28, 2022November 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer support for board candidates

Adam Hotaling
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Reader Endorsement: Highway Superintendent

by Contributor October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Philipstown candidate has 25 years experience

Julie Shiroishi, Rob Rolison
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Reader Endorsements: State Senate

by Contributor October 21, 2022October 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Julie Shiroishi and Rob Rolison are candidates for 39th District

The New York State Capitol building in Albany
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Letter: Abortion Law

by Contributor September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Assemblywoman: What New York law says

Rock St Wall
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Letter: Rock Street Wall

by Contributor August 22, 2022August 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Stone wall creates dangerous situation

cold spring boat club
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Letter: Boat Club

by Contributor August 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Village Board needs to enforce terms of lease

Blueberry Bars with Lime-Cornflour Shortbread Crust
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Letter: Good Cookin’

by Contributor July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Never disappointed by food columnists

Nelsonville Village Hall
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Letter: Veterans Flags

by Contributor July 8, 2022July 12, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Year-round display of flags problematic

Juneteenth
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Letter: Juneteenth in Dutchess

by Contributor June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: County needs to make holiday official

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Letter: Gun Safety

by Contributor June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Legislator: Who is on new “school task force”?

Pride flag
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Letter: Pride Month

by Contributor June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Writers: Four businesses generously donated flags

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