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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Highlights from the July 29 meeting

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Retired volunteers claimed ‘potential ownership interest’

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Select incidents from June

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Worker Killed on Fishkill Avenue Project

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Goshen man struck and killed by excavator

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Father Raphael Iannone (1937-2025)

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Friar taught in Garrison, retired to Beacon

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Twists and Turns

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Beacon artist creates amoeba-like wood sculptures

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How They Voted (Congress)

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Select votes by our House and Senate members through July 25

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City Intervenes on Beacon Project

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Issues stop-work order for Eliza Street condos

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Andrew Hall appointed as interim trustee

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Students Must Store Phones

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State law requires ‘bell-to-bell’ restrictions

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from July 26 to Aug. 3

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Looking Back in Beacon

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What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

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Fishkill/Teller Update

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Beacon street renovation project nearly complete

Dick Griffin Quintet
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A New Room in Beacon

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Saint Rita’s opens in KuBe Art Center

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Out There: Seeing the Carbon for the Trees

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New online tools map impact of forests

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5 Questions: Dan Rubinstein

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Journalist traveled 1,200 miles on paddleboard, including on Hudson

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Posted inAround Town

Local School Funding at Risk Under Federal Review

Avatar photo by Joey Asher July 25, 2025July 28, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Trump administration freezes $6 billion in grants

Kent Henrickson and Kate van Voorhees own Cold Spring Ceramics.
Posted inArts & Leisure

Playing with Clay

Avatar photo by Ben Leeds July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Potter opens Cold Spring shop for lessons, fun

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Posted inColumnists

Classic Wheels: 1946 Plymouth De Luxe Coupe

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

A priceless set of wheels that didn’t cost a penny

Posted inArts & Leisure

Pond Music

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A water-based and inspired concert at Manitoga

Posted inOn the Spot

On The Spot

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When’s the last time you slept in a tent?

Posted inArts & Leisure

Garden Party

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Newburgh historical society hosts tour of 13 sites

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Start Reading Now

by Staff July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

August book club selections

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