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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

December 07, 2022


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A rendering from 2020 shows the developer’s vision for the former Craig House.
Beacon News

Beacon Developer Asks for Tax Break

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | December 2, 2022

Craig House owners want reduction for 15 years

Philipstown News

Cold Spring Committee Presents STR Report

By Michael Turton, Reporter | December 2, 2022

Calls for fewer permits, tougher enforcement

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Latest Coronavirus Update

By Staff | December 2, 2022

CDC panel recommends adding COVID vaccines to regular immunizations

Beacon News

Beacon Adopts 2023 Budget

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 25, 2022

Plan includes tax bump for homeowners

Sales tax
Philipstown News

Is Share the Growth Dead on Vine?

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | November 25, 2022

Byrne signals opposition to sales-tax distribution 

Around Town

Ruling Delays Cannabis Shops

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 18, 2022

Court order affects Beacon, Cold Spring and other areas

Philipstown Town Hall
Philipstown News

Philipstown Fears County May Abolish Sales-Tax Sharing

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | November 11, 2022

Supervisor also suggests revamping emergency services 

Molinaro
Beacon News

Dutchess: Molinaro Proposes $560 Million Budget

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 11, 2022

Plan cuts taxes, spends on housing and mental health 

Climate activists gathered at the Beacon waterfront on Oct. 29 to encourage a transition away from fossil fuel-derived energy. The Beacon City Council could consider such a proposal this month. Photo by Valerie Shively
Beacon News

Beacon Council Members to Propose Gas Ban

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 4, 2022

Climate activists push for shift from fossil fuels

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Around Town

Grease Thieves

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 4, 2022

Bandits target restaurants for biodiesel ingredient

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Arts & Leisure

Something You Don’t Know About Me: Dinky Romilly

By Peter Stevenson, Contributor | October 28, 2022

Philipstown resident discusses her civil rights work and famous parent

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Around Town

The Effects of Bail Reform

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 21, 2022

New data offer first look at impact of changes

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Special Reports

Are the Kids Alright? (Part 3)

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | October 21, 2022

Could movement bring anxiety under control?

Jim Witt
Around Town

Weatherman Could Not Have Predicted This

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | October 14, 2022

Jim Witt’s calendar, in its 37th edition, raises $185,000 for local kids

Although not a party in the pastors' lawsuit, this church in Oswego County made its position known.
Around Town

Pastors Fight Gun Restrictions

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 14, 2022

Wappingers Falls church and others cite safety concerns

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Beacon News

Beacon Will Add Metal Detectors at Night Games

By Chip Rowe, Editor | October 7, 2022

Move made in response to shooting in Newburgh

Papalardo-Blake
Beacon News

Woman’s Remains ID’d After 42 Years

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 30, 2022

DNA solves mystery of body found in Fishkill

Spirit of Beacon
Beacon News

Spirit of Beacon (Photos)

By Staff | September 30, 2022

The rain didn’t dampen any of the spirit

Indian Point
Around Town

Where Will Indian Point’s Water Go?

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | September 30, 2022

No clear solution for radioactive pools

Nonna
Homepage Featured

Nonna’s Sues Landlord, Homestyle

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 30, 2022

Pizzeria seeks over $800K after closing in August

NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
Around Town

Shopping for Health Care

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 23, 2022

Hospital prices can be hard to access and decipher

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Beacon News

Driver Found Guilty in Pedestrian Death

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 23, 2022

Hit Beacon woman in crosswalk last year

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Around Town

Electricity, Gas Rates Spike

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | September 16, 2022

Utilities forecast an expensive winter 

Around Town

Update: Jan. 6 Arrests

By Chip Rowe, Editor | September 16, 2022

Nine local men charged so far

Stories Behind Plots
Arts & Leisure

Stories Behind the Plots

By Deb Lucke, Investigative Cartoonist | September 16, 2022

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