• James Hartford on Beyond the Grid: Home Energy: “I appreciate you covering what we do and the efforts in the larger community to improve how we live and…Jul 25, 20:01
  • Donna Minkowitz on Fishkill/Teller Update: “As someone who frequently walks from Teller to Wolcott to Sargent, I hope the city will also put in a…Jul 25, 19:12
  • Andrew Hall on Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board: “For clarification, my comment about seeing my role in part as an “explainer and communicator” was more about my role…Jul 25, 10:09
  • Jason Verzi on Dutchess Mall Plan Delayed Again: “I can’t believe this property right off Interstate 84 cannot be turned into something big. Build an Imax, a concert…Jul 24, 20:21
  • Steven Saltzman on Dutchess Mall Plan Delayed Again: “It would have been a great spot for Costco. A warehouse? What a waste. [via Facebook]Jul 24, 20:21
  • Katie Gulley on Dutchess Mall Plan Delayed Again: “Someone please turn it into a roller rink! [via Facebook]Jul 24, 20:21
  • Harper Sanchez on Beyond the Grid: Public Power: “A publicly owned utility can’t be worse than what we have now, although the crews that restore our power when…Jul 24, 20:20
  • Dar Williams on Cold Spring Pauses Food Truck Requests: “I hope that local businesses, waterfront permit holders and Dockside Park can work together to take advantage of this pause…Jul 24, 12:23
  • Laurette Giardino on Dutchess Mall Plan Delayed Again: “I would rather they built affordable housing and senior housing in that spot. The bus stops there and they can…Jul 23, 14:12
  • Sarah Brittain on Living Affordably in Beacon: “Dutchess County also has programs designed to develop affordable rental housing, such as the HOME Investment Partnership Program. Projects with…Jul 22, 08:30
  • Dar Williams on Cold Spring Trustee Resigns: “Another important issue Eliza tackled was the trolley. The county has built on her work, and now the trolley has…Jul 21, 10:09
  • Nancy Montgomery on Cold Spring Trustee Resigns: “What I appreciate most about Trustee Eliza Starbuck was her willingness to take on the hard stuff, like the Fjord…Jul 21, 09:23
  • Bill Marsh on Championship Play: “I enjoyed Ross Corsair’s photos! While the current coaches did not remember the last time the Philipstown Little League girls’…Jul 20, 14:41
  • Patty Villanova on Beyond the Grid: Public Power: “In addition to my other comment, I would like to thank Jeff Simms for a really excellent article. Clearly a…Jul 20, 10:47
  • Patty Villanova on Beyond the Grid: Public Power: “Just as was the case with New York’s version of the Green New Deal, the CLCPA, politics and wishful thinking…Jul 20, 09:11
  • Mary Fris on Living Affordably in Beacon: “In a city where renovated millhouses are now priced around $2 million, this is one solution which will certainly help…Jul 18, 21:12
  • Cheryl Allen on Cold Spring Trustee Resigns: “Wow, I didn’t even know there was a Village Board of Trustees meeting. I didn’t see an agenda, so I…Jul 18, 15:04
  • Lance Ashworth on Continental Commons Faces New Lawsuit: “For many reasons — including the presence of a burial ground, numerous artifacts and Colonial-era ruins and foundations — our…Jul 17, 21:11
  • Shawn Fell on Week of July 11: “I’ve been doing The Current crossword for years — 10 minutes, in ink, with coffee. A great little ego-boosting ritual.…Jul 17, 21:11
  • Lesly Canossi on Firehouse Under Contract: “Overpriced condos, here we come. This fire station would have made a terrific community space. Oh, Beacon. [via Facebook]Jul 17, 21:10
  • John Richardson on Firehouse Under Contract: “I had many great times at Mase during Hudson Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association parades and going back to the station…Jul 17, 21:09
  • Robin Flannery on Firehouse Under Contract: “What a steal! The building should have been much more expensive, if only because of its history. [via Facebook]Jul 17, 21:09
  • Teresa Lagerman on Surprise from the Sky: “How lucky we are to have Mike Turton put Cold Spring into words. [via Instagram]Jul 17, 21:08
  • Kimberly Sevilla on Mary Schlitzer (1960-2025): “Mary Ross was one of the kindest, most thoughtful women I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. She had such…Jul 17, 08:36
  • Imogene Drummond on Mary Schlitzer (1960-2025): “I am so sorry to hear this. Mary spread love, light, and joy everywhere she went. She will be deeply…Jul 16, 09:45
  • Jackie Hadden on Mary Schlitzer (1960-2025): “Mary went out of her way to make the people around her feel good. She was such a bright light,…Jul 16, 08:39
  • Alejandra Awad on Mary Schlitzer (1960-2025): “We will miss her. She was always kind, sweet and thoughtful. I don’t think I ever saw Mary without a…Jul 16, 07:17
  • Lisa Hall on Mary Schlitzer (1960-2025): “Mary was a wonderful woman who was so proud to support our small family business. We are forever grateful to…Jul 15, 21:28
  • Lynn Miller on Report: Maloney Eyes Return: “Thank you, Alex, for so clearly describing my aversion to another congressional run by Maloney. The last thing the Democratic…Jul 15, 10:37
  • Edward Currelley on Surprise from the Sky: “I got home on Sunday (July 13) around dusk and noticed something orange in the yard. I figured my young…Jul 14, 15:29
  • Ralph Pettorossi on Firehouse Under Contract: “The entire $1.8 million should be set aside for firematic purposes only.Jul 14, 12:46
  • Ralph Pettorossi on Did Lawler Rep Join Anti-Lawler Chat?: “So now the discombobulated Dems are angry that someone is using their own dirty tricks? That’s rich. Can’t make this…Jul 14, 10:55
  • Nancy Montgomery on Prentice, Rauch Win Democratic Lines: “The confidential casting of a ballot is a cornerstone of democracy. It protects individuals from retaliation, groupthink and political pressure,…Jul 13, 23:10
  • Janet Goodman on Surprise from the Sky: “Crazy story but even crazier when I learned a bird in California dropped a dead squirrel on my ex-husband’s head…Jul 13, 20:51
  • Paul Thompson on Cold Spring Pauses Food Truck Requests: “I’m with Aaron and Eliza on this one. Once again, the NIMBY fraternity gets its way. Mayor Kathleen Foley is…Jul 13, 11:20
  • Mary Fris on Local Chef Dies Unexpectedly at Age 51: “I was greatly saddened to hear the news of his passing; we followed Matt wherever his culinary inspiration led, and…Jul 12, 21:30
  • Alex Clifton on Report: Maloney Eyes Return: “I am a lifelong, straight-blue-line voting Democrat, and I say no to Sean Patrick Maloney. He lost to Mike Lawler because…Jul 12, 19:50
  • Lisa Sabin on Searching for Clues: “Fabulous. Go Crystal!Jul 12, 19:02
  • Joseph Montuori on Beyond the Grid: Home Energy: “Passive homes are great, but what about our existing homes? You can follow Sustainable Putnam’s 7 Steps to Clean Home…Jul 12, 07:15
  • Leonora Burton on Surprise from the Sky: “Thanks for posting this interesting story.Jul 12, 02:35
  • Barbara Sweet on Beyond the Grid: Home Energy: “Visual Harmony with Nature: Earth tones mimic the colors found in soil, rocks, plants, and wood, making them ideal for…Jul 11, 21:00
  • Jennifer Zwarich on Surprise from the Sky: “Mike Turton’s reporting on the last moments of Lucy the koi fish — the story, the sources, the reporter’s voice…Jul 11, 20:54
  • Robert Calderisi on Surprise from the Sky: “A delightful story — except for poor Lucy the koi — well told!Jul 11, 20:53
  • Cali Gorevic on Surprise from the Sky: “Sounds pretty fishy to me!Jul 11, 20:30
  • David Gelber on How They Voted (Congress): “Here’s some local news we don’t read about enough: Even before July 4, the heat in the Hudson Valley this…Jul 11, 14:18
  • Peter McFadden on Around Town (Photos): “My wife and I have lived in Cold Spring for more than 20 years, and finally felt moved on July…Jul 11, 14:17
  • Staff on Lawler Holds Final Town Hall: “In New York and some other states, undocumented immigrants can receive benefits for emergency care, pregnancy and for children.Jul 10, 22:43
  • Mark Leonard on A Madcap Comedy of Errors: “So far this year I’ve seen Henry IV 1 & 2 in Brooklyn, Denzel Washington on Broadway as Othello and…Jul 10, 22:41
  • Theresa McGillicuddy on Beacon to Newburgh Ferry Scuttled: “Everything is done in the name of tourism. When will we do something for the residents? [via Facebook]Jul 10, 22:40
  • Sue Glassey on Beacon to Newburgh Ferry Scuttled: “The ferry was a daily event for me for nearly 13 years, and the NY Waterway captains and staff were…Jul 10, 22:40