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

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Philipstown News

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Putnam Executive Sues Legislature

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 13, 2024December 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

State court hits lawmakers with injunction

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Local Officials Ask for New Fjord Trail Deadline

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 13, 2024December 17, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring trustees vote 3-2 for request

Philipstown Town Hall
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Philipstown May Expand Tax Breaks

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Proposals raise income limits for seniors, disabled

Cold Spring Village Hall
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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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

Highlights of the Dec. 11 meeting

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Fire District Elects Commissioners

by Staff December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Jamie Copeland joins Garrison board

Gov. Hochul
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Garrison Stop

by Staff December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Governor visits Philipstown to announce station fixes

Putnam County courthouse
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Putnam Reallocates Federal Funds

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks December 6, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Also, legislators expand power over county attorney

Cold Spring Village Hall
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State Parks Releases Fjord Trail Study

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Also, Village Board continues STR discussion

Philipstown Town Hall
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‘Significant Concerns’ Over Route 9 Plan

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 24, 2024November 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Planning board asked to pause review  

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Philipstown Sued Over Assessments

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 22, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Depot owner calls increases ‘illegal’

Managing Editor Lincoln Wayland and Editor-in-Chief Keira Shanahan look over the first issue of The Haldane Outlook at The Current offices. Photo by M. Turton
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A New Newspaper at Haldane

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Student-led journalism chronicles local life

Philipstown Town Hall
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Philipstown Approves 2025 Budget

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 22, 2024December 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Spending, tax rates increase

Police siren
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Sheriff Makes Arrest in Philipstown Burglary

by Staff November 22, 2024December 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Man allegedly broke into Route 403 home

Police siren
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Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam

by Staff November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Caller wants gift card for ‘warrant’

broken-window
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Philipstown Restaurant Robbed

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Burglars hit Garrison Pizza y Mas

Haldane addition
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Haldane Voters Approve Capital Plan

Avatar photo by Joey Asher November 19, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Referendum provides $28.4 million for upgrades

Photos by Quinn Chandler from the 2025 CSFC calendar
Posted inPhilipstown News

Calendar Honors Local Firefighters

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

Project a tribute to late Cold Spring shopkeeper

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 15, 2024February 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Reservoir levels holding steady

Police siren
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Putnam Touts Threat Reporting

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

System seeks to help prevent violence

A developer has proposed building a gas station with a Dunkin’ on the former Automar site on Route 9. Photo by L. Sparks
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Zoning Board Denies Drive-Thru

by Staff November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Variance sought for Dunkin’ on Route 9

Outdoor classroom
Posted inPhilipstown News

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

George Stevenson sale, honoring Lori, honoring Rick

Posted inPhilipstown News

Toys for Tots Begins

by Staff November 15, 2024November 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Campaign returns for 31st year

Harlin
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam K-9s Receive Armor

by Staff November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Protective vests donated to sheriff

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne presented his proposed budget to the Legislature on Oct. 3. Photo provided
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Approves 2025 Budget

by Staff November 14, 2024November 23, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Lower taxes for residents, raises for some officials

A rendering of the interior of the proposed high school student center
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Haldane Capital Project on the Ballot

Avatar photo by Joey Asher November 8, 2024December 20, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

District asks voters to approve spending

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