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Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Asked to Release Inmates

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 15, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

County refuses, saying they are too dangerous

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown to County: Not So Fast

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 15, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Town and Putnam continue clash on move to reopen

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Weekends Off

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 15, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring extends closure of waterfront parks

Wingate at Beacon
Posted inAround Town

25 Percent of State COVID-19 Deaths at Nursing Homes

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 15, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess County begins testing of all residents

Posted inPhilipstown News

Enough Police in Cold Spring?

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 8, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam legislator questions response to visitors

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Posted inAround Town

State: Hudson Valley Not Ready

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 8, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Businesses worry about protecting customers

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Posted inAround Town

Pomp and Circumstances

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 8, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

With schools shuttered, districts forced to pivot

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Creative Response

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Ways to express yourself and support others during the shutdown

James Wynn and Theresa Timmons
Posted inPhilipstown News

A Friendship Endures, Despite Pandemic

Avatar photo by Michael Turton May 2, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Stay-at-home challenges — and perks

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Posted inAround Town

No Return for District, College Students

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 2, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cuomo extends closure for rest of academic year

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Posted inAround Town

Order Up!

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 1, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Some restaurants that closed cautiously reopen

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Posted inAround Town

Dutchess, Putnam: Keep Us Out of It

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 1, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Counties want state to allow faster re-opening

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Posted inAround Town

Moving Around

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe May 1, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cellphone data measures the effect of the shutdown

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Posted inAround Town

Coronavirus Updates (April)

by Staff April 30, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The latest developments from Beacon and Philipstown

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Posted inAround Town

It’s Not All Happening at the Zoo (for Now)

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 25, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

But Bear Mountain animals still need care

Posted inAround Town

Animal Shelters Carry On

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 25, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

SPCA, Humane Society and ARF cope with COVID-19

Posted inAround Town

Grading on a COVID Curve

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 25, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Districts must evaluate virtual learning

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Posted inAround Town

Healthy Appetite for Farm Goods

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 24, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Farmers pivot to online, phone sales

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Prison Virus Cases Highest in State

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 24, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calls mount for greater protection, early releases

Posted inAround Town

State Closes Trails in Hudson Highlands Park

by Staff April 24, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Hikers no longer allowed on Breakneck and Anthony’s Nose

Posted inColumnists

Kid Friendly: Working from Home, COVID Style

Avatar photo by Katie Hellmuth April 18, 2020March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

From my car, some advice for working at home

Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation
Posted inAround Town

Nursing Homes Especially Vulnerable to COVID-19 (Updated)

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 18, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

For first time, state releases county-level data on deaths

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Firm is Busy

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 18, 2020March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Rise in videoconferencing fuels surge

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Posted inAround Town

Aid Stalls as Businesses Struggle

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 17, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Confusion reigns for owners seeking payroll funds

Posted inAround Town

Mask Marvels

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 17, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Volunteers create 4,000 face covers for medical workers

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