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Philipstown News

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Man Drowns in Putnam Valley Lake

by Staff June 30, 2020July 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Jumped into water from boat

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown High School Senior Awards

by Staff June 30, 2020July 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Students honored with scholarships

Posted inPhilipstown News

Primary Serves as ‘Test Run’ for November Election in Putnam

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 27, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Voters keen on mail-in ballots

Posted inPhilipstown News

Virus Takes a Divot at Putnam Golf Course

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Income falls at county-owned facility, but so do expenses

Posted inPhilipstown News

Two Causes, One Voice

by Staff June 26, 2020July 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Protestors hold a Black Live Matters/Pride rally

Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Principal to Leave for New Job (Updated)

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 26, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

School board names interim for 2020-21

bridge
Posted inPhilipstown News

Building a Bridge

by Staff June 22, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

West Point instructor and daughter team up for Fahnestock

cell tower
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Issues Permit for Cell Tower

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 20, 2020June 21, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Tree-clearing and access road plans draw renewed criticism

haldane high school
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Graduates 2020

by Staff June 19, 2020May 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A gallery of seniors from Haldane, O’Neill and private schools

Posted inPhilipstown News

Protesting the President (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair June 19, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Opponents gather at Garrison and on water

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Says Coordination Needed

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Legislator: “Everyone is following the guidelines”

Posted inPhilipstown News

Two More Shops to Close in Cold Spring

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe June 19, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

But a new vintage store opens its doors

Posted inPhilipstown News

Catching Up with the Philipstown Board

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 15, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Road work, emissions reduction, Health Act

Eric Richter
Posted inPhilipstown News

Exit Interview: Eric Richter

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

English teacher retires after 36 years at Haldane High School

cold spring police car
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Officer Resigns

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 12, 2020April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Residents raised concerns about 2012 shooting

Posted inPhilipstown News

Shea to Sullivan: Apologize

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 12, 2020June 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown supervisor says Putnam Legislature hit ‘all-time low’

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislators Blast State Over Repeal

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 12, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

But also want sheriff to let them see records

Posted inPhilipstown News

Fire Remains Under Investigation

by Staff June 6, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown man died in November

chuck hustis
Posted inPhilipstown News

Hustis Case Delayed a Sixth Time

by Staff June 6, 2020June 6, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Rescheduled for July 1

Thomas Feighery
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam OKs Funds for Deputy Executive

Avatar photo by Holly Crocco June 5, 2020June 12, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Montgomery says now not the time for new hires

Dr. Michael Nesheiwat
Posted inPhilipstown News

Judge Questions Putnam Health Commissioner’s Jail Job

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 5, 2020June 12, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Also expresses concern about inmate medical care 

thin-blue-line flag
Posted inPhilipstown News

Wide Views of Thin Blue Line

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 5, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Residents question decal on police vehicles

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislature Extends Sales Tax Add-on

Avatar photo by Holly Crocco June 5, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Collections down 24 percent in May over last year

Posted inPhilipstown News

Riders Get Lost Searching for Dog

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 5, 2020June 29, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

GPS fails and they are stuck in woods

Nelsonville_Woods
Posted inPhilipstown News

Invasion in Nelsonville

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Board discusses how to fight non-native plants

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