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Study: Merger Would Raise Garrison Taxes by 33%

Avatar photo by Joey Asher October 20, 2023October 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

At the same time, Haldane taxes would drop 20%

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council Member Seeks Raises for Colleagues

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 20, 2023November 4, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Says it would offset inflation, encourage participation

David Provan Photos provided
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Dual Nature

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown sculptor inspired by yin yang

Cory Tiger of the Hudson Highlands Land Trust discusses habitat linkage at the edge of Fahnestock State Park. Photo by B. Cronin
Posted inColumnists

Out There: Following the Forest

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Mapping project seeks community scientists

parking
Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Opens Parking Hearing

by Staff October 20, 2023October 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Written comments accepted through Oct. 25

Three Sisters Chili
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: One for the Ladies

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Honoring the Three Sisters

Diandra Riley, the proprietor of the Butterfull Convenience Store in Beacon (Photo by Valerie Shively)
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Tacos & Butter

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Two new eateries open in Beacon

Haldane’s Ellie Mahoney and Liv Holmbo attempt to block a Putnam Valley shot. (Photos by S. Pearlman)
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Varsity Roundup: Haldane

Avatar photo by Jacob Aframian October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The latest results for football, volleyball, soccer and cross-country

Brockway site / fishkill waterfront
Posted inBeacon News

Condos Proposed for Brockway Site

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 20, 2023October 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Fishkill project requires bridge over MTA tracks

brush strokes
Posted inArts & Leisure

A Production of Pivots

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

For new musical, lyricist ends up as director

The Juilliard String Quartet performed at the Howland Cultural Center last month. Photo by Carl Gutowski
Posted inArts & Leisure

Howland Music Circle Tries a New Approach

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Introduces tiered pricing to draw new faces

Posted inPhilipstown News

Fire Districts Draft 2024 Budgets

by Staff October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison and North Highlands detail spending

A Beacon swimmer competes in the backstroke against Warwick Valley on Oct. 13. Photo by Una Hoppe
Posted inSports

Varsity Roundup: Beacon

Avatar photo by Nick Robbins October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The latest scores for football, soccer, swimming, and cross-country

Pumpkin Glow, Oct. 22
Posted inCalendar

Halloween Events

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 20, 2023November 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Fright-filled fun for all ages

Butterfield Cocktail Party, Oct. 21
Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 20, 2023December 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Oct. 21 to 29

Anthony Amato
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Anthony Amato

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 20, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon native is Navy submarine chief

Nuclear fuel dry cask storage facility at Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan on Monday, May 20, 2019. Indian Point
Posted inAround Town

All Indian Point Fuel in Casks

by Staff October 20, 2023October 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Radioactive wastewater remains

onthespot 10.20.23
Posted inOn the Spot

On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 20, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What TV show should they bring back?

John Sullivan
Posted inLooking Back

Looking Back in Beacon

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe October 20, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

Fiona and Nutmeg
Posted inAround Town

Baby and Dog

by Staff October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both…

Real Estate Market Report
Posted inAround Town

Real Estate Market Report

by Staff October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The latest data on home sales, listings and prices in the Highlands

Posted inAround Town

Pumpkin Season

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Sloop Club hosts annual celebration

Cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 20, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Oct. 20

by Staff October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Jerry Williams
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Jerry Williams (1932-2023)

by Staff October 14, 2023October 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

California native was adventurer, “oil finder”

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