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Philipstown News

Passengers disembark in 2021 from a Seastreak cruise docked at Cold Spring. (File photo by M. Turton)
Posted inPhilipstown News

Seastreak Denied August Dockings

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 7, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring board considers fee increases

A rendering depicts proposed new projects for Haldane. Courtesy of CSArch
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Reviews $108 Million Plan

Avatar photo by Joey Asher July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Projects include new student center, auditorium

Pete Seeger had hoped that Little Stony Point would someday be an official swimming spot on the river.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Deputy Helps Rescue Swimmers

by Staff July 6, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Jumps into Hudson as pair struggled to stay above water

Village Hall Cold Spring
Posted inPhilipstown News

Finally: New Code for Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 30, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Vote concludes a nine-year, 32-person effort

The Mekeel’s Corners Chapel soon after it was built in 1867 (Forlow Collection)
Posted inPhilipstown News

That Little Church at the Corner

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 30, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A forgotten community and a July 4th tradition

Ambulnz operates in 26 states and the U.K.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Seeks to Oversee Advanced Ambulances

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Move would not affect volunteer services

Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane High School Honor Roll

by Staff June 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

Haldane High School
Posted inPhilipstown News

Racist Graffiti Found at Haldane

by Staff June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Administrators notify police

Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Public Comment Closes on Cold Spring Zoning

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 23, 2023February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Village faces June 30 deadline to finish update

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Philipstown Graduates 2023

by Staff June 23, 2023October 28, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Local students receive high school and college diplomas

Trish McLoughlin
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Executive Appoints Tax Chief

by Staff June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Will succeed retiring director

putnam county court house
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Historian Presents Awards

by Staff June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Groups honored for Putnam County Day

Passengers disembark in 2021 from a Seastreak cruise docked at Cold Spring. (File photo by M. Turton)
Posted inPhilipstown News

Seastreak Asks for More Cold Spring Cruises

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Requests as many as 30 summer and fall dockings

Hamilton Fish III
Posted inPhilipstown News

Desmond-Fish Continues Name Review

by Staff June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Will hold public session on June 20

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Zuckerman Reappointed to MTA Board

by Staff June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison resident chairs finance committee

Posted inPhilipstown News

Chamber Presents Annual Awards

by Staff June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring group also gives three scholarships

Michael Lewis
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Executive Nominates Finance Head

by Staff June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Will succeed longtime commissioner Bill Carlin

Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Hearing Continues on Cold Spring Update

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Planning Board weighs in on zoning proposals

Blue Print logo
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane’s Paper: The Blue Print

by Contributor June 9, 2023January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Excerpts from four recent issues

The site of the Putnam Valley Fire Department's new station had to undergo a costly cleanup because of illegal dumping. Photo by L. Sparks
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Valley Fire Sues Over Dumping

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Seeks at least $1.75 million in cleanup costs

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown to End E-Vehicle Honor System

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 9, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Also weighs more solar, approves fees for e-waste

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Assembly Member Hiring Interns

by Staff June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Positions available over summer

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Wildfire Ignites in Garrison

by Staff June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Firefighters called to train station

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Memorial Day Parade (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair May 30, 2023June 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Scenes from the procession on May 29

Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Clock Ticking in Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Code update faces June 30 deadline

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