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

January 21, 2022


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Coronavirus Updates
Maya Fasulo sits at her mother’s bedside

Devastated By COVID

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | 7 hours ago

Beacon native loses mother, grandmother

Beacon News
Flowers for Scout at BJs

‘Scout’ Killed in Christmas Day Stabbing

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 7, 2022

Man of few words was well-known around Beacon 

Beacon News
BHS-Lapis

Beacon History Makes Move

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | December 17, 2021

Society relocates from one former rectory to another

Around Town
Sean Barton and Josh Maddocks

What? No Christmas Trees?

By Joey Asher, Contributor | December 10, 2021

Fires, drought and snafus tighten supply

Beacon News
Jevon Hunter

A Shift in Thinking

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | December 3, 2021

Beacon schools embrace plan for ‘culturally responsive education’

Beacon News
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Postal Service to Issue Pete Seeger Stamp

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | November 12, 2021

Folk musician, environmentalist was longtime Beacon resident

Beacon News
Beacon mural

Honoring Veterans

By Staff | November 10, 2021

Libby Funeral Home commissions mural

Beacon News
Beacon police car

Beacon, Police Appear Close to Deal

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 5, 2021

Council wants feedback from citizen committee

Beacon News
Matteawan Road

Access Denied

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | October 29, 2021

State prison to close high-traffic road in Beacon

Around Town
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DEC Denies Danskammer Permit

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 27, 2021

Says proposed power plant not compatible with climate goals

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Mayoral candidates

Forum: Cold Spring Mayor

By Chip Rowe, Editor | October 15, 2021

Candidates discuss issues facing village

Around Town

Postal Delivery Expected to Slow

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | October 8, 2021

New mail standards will add one to two days

Homepage Top Story
Perkins Memorial Tower

The Return of the Tree Army

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | October 1, 2021

The Civilian Conservation Corps transformed the Hudson Valley.
Would a new CCC have the same impact?

Special Reports
Bear Mountain Bridge

Operation Infrastructure, Part 2

By Chip Rowe, Editor | September 24, 2021

Congress is considering a $1 trillion bill to fix roads, bridges, dams and water systems. What does it mean for the Highlands?

Homepage Top Story

Operation Infrastructure

By Chip Rowe, Editor | September 17, 2021

Congress is considering a $1 trillion bill to fix roads, bridges, dams and water systems. What does it mean for the Highlands?

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