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Posted inAround Town

Food for the Troops

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair April 17, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Lynn and Jack Miller prepare meals for medical workers

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Braces for Losses

Avatar photo by Holly Crocco April 14, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Virus will cut into tax revenue

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Odell Responds

by Contributor April 14, 2020March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

County executive answers criticism from Philipstown supervisor

Posted inLetters to Editor

Opinion: Let Us Now Praise Those Who Deliver the Goods

Avatar photo by Mike Meeropol April 13, 2020March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Let’s expand the list of those we thank and praise

Posted inAround Town

Help on Hold

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 11, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Unemployed struggle to file for benefits

Anthony Molinaro
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess County Executive’s Father Dies of COVID-19

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 11, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Anthony Molinaro was 67

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Posted inAround Town

Municipal and School Staffs Forge Ahead

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 11, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Despite interruptions, work goes on

David Esteban
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5 Questions: David Esteban

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Professor of biology at Vassar College

Posted inAround Town

Make Some Noise!

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair April 10, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Residents clap, cheer and sing to honor health care workers

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Approves $221K for COVID-19 Supplies

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 10, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Also, OKs license-plate readers for Cold Spring

Darrin Santos
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Man Dies of COVID-19 (Updated)

by Staff April 10, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Father of three lived on Parrott Street

Posted inAround Town

Eating Out at Home

Avatar photo by Michael Turton April 10, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A guide to local restaurants offering takeout and delivery

Putnam Hospital Center
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Has First COVID Deaths

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe April 4, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Carmel hospital reports seven fatalities

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Posted inAround Town

Maloney: Trump Response to Pandemic ‘Frustrating’

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 3, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Congressman working from home in Philipstown

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Posted inAround Town

Escape from New York

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 3, 2020December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Rush for COVID-19 relief prompts bidding wars

Posted inArts & Leisure

Shakespeare Fest Forced to Make Adjustments

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney April 3, 2020March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Cancels one play, reduces ticket prices

food service
Posted inAround Town

Coronavirus Updates (March)

by Staff March 31, 2020March 5, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The latest developments from Beacon and Philipstown

breakneck
Posted inAround Town

Hike, or Stay Home?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 27, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Mixed messages from departments, municipalities, on trails

Cold Spring Village Board
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Wants Short-Term Rentals Shut Down

Avatar photo by Michael Turton March 27, 2020March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Concerned about visitors amid pandemic

Posted inPhilipstown News

Stuck in Patagonia

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe March 27, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Vacation becomes a staycation for Garrison family

cold spring farmers market
Posted inAround Town

Dining Dilemma

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 27, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Restaurants can stay open, but is it worth it?

Posted inPhilipstown News

Montgomery Clashes With Putnam Over COVID-19 Response

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 27, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

County executive defends efforts  to slow virus

Posted inAround Town

Do We Have Enough Hospital Beds?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks March 23, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Immediate area has fewer than 75 for intensive care

coronavirus
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Has First COVID-19 Death

by Staff March 22, 2020March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

69-year-man dies at MidHudson Regional

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Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Victory Gardens

by Contributor March 21, 2020March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Is it time to revive the war effort?

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