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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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Election Coverage

Merandy
Posted inPhilipstown News

Mayor Drops Out of Cold Spring Race

Avatar photo by Michael Turton June 4, 2021October 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Two trustee candidates also end campaigns

Sheriff Robert Langley
Posted inAround Town

Langley to Seek Reelection

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe January 15, 2021October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Democrats endorse Putnam sheriff for second term

voting booths
Posted inAround Town

Election Results – Certified

by Staff December 11, 2020May 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The final tally in local, state and federal races

Susan Prazenka
Posted inAround Town

Local Election Update

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe November 20, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Absentee count completed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Election Day in Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair November 7, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A long line, hot coffee, and a Congressman

Election Guide
Posted inBeacon News

Election Night Results (Dutchess)

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe November 4, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Tallies do not include absentee ballots

Election Guide
Posted inPhilipstown News

Election Night Results (Putnam)

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe November 3, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Tallies do not include absentee ballots

Election Guide
Posted inAround Town

Election Day FAQ

by Staff November 3, 2020October 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Where and how to vote today; polls close at 9 p.m.

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Six Months Later, Nelsonville Holds Election

by Staff September 18, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Four incumbents ran unopposed

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Election Set for Sept. 15

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 14, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Four incumbents running unopposed

Dutchess election workers process absentee ballots
Posted inAround Town

Election Officials Prepare for Deluge of Votes by Mail

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 28, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Hire additional workers, stock up on letter openers

Posted inPhilipstown News

Primary Serves as ‘Test Run’ for November Election in Putnam

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 27, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Voters keen on mail-in ballots

Posted inAround Town

Election Update

by Staff May 8, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

School board, library trustee nominations due May 11

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Election

by Staff March 14, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Mayor, two trustees and village justice on March 18 ballot

Posted inAround Town

Beacon Has New Mayor; Philipstown, New Clerk

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 8, 2019November 22, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring mayor re-elected; Spofford is Putnam judge

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Election Results (Unofficial)

by Staff November 6, 2019November 8, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Kyriacou defeats Casale for Beacon mayor

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Election Results (Unofficial)

by Staff November 6, 2019November 8, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Merando defeated as Philipstown clerk

Posted inAround Town

Who’s on the Ballot?

by Staff November 1, 2019July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Names you will see in Beacon, Cold Spring and Philipstown

Posted inLetters to Editor

Reader Endorsements: Beacon Council

by Contributor October 29, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer support for council candidates

Posted inBeacon News

Questions for Candidates: Beacon Council

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Hopefuls for four ward and two at-large seats respond

Dutchess County seal
Posted inBeacon News

Questions for Candidates: Dutchess Legislators

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Hopefuls for two districts that include Beacon respond

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Mayor Seeks Third Term; Two Others Want Job

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 25, 2019November 8, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Casale faces challenge from council member, write-in

Posted inLetters to Editor

Reader Endorsements: Putnam County Judge

by Contributor October 25, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer support for judicial candidates

Posted inLetters to Editor

Reader Endorsements: Philipstown Election

by Contributor October 25, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer support for council, clerk candidates

Posted inLetters to Editor

Reader Endorsements: Cold Spring Election

by Contributor October 25, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Writers offer support for mayoral, trustee candidates

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