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Bub Harvey
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Bub Harvey (1935-2023)

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Cold Spring resident was Navy vet, antique hunter

Gena Wirth and Amy Kacala
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Can the Landscape Change Behavior?

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 13, 2023April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Walking the Fjord Trail with its architect

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Beacon Students Seek Contraceptives in School

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 13, 2023November 4, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

New York State would have to approve policy

Pet medics
Posted inAround Town

Pet Paramedics to the Rescue

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 13, 2023October 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Fishkill ambulance specializes in animal patients

Evan Giachinta drags a defender behind him during a run against Dobbs Ferry. Photo by Skip Pearlman
Posted inSports

Varsity Roundup: Haldane

Avatar photo by Jacob Aframian October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The latest results in football, soccer, tennis, volleyball and cross-country

Posted inSports

Varsity Roundup: Beacon

Avatar photo by Nick Robbins October 13, 2023October 14, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The latest results in football, soccer, cross-country, volleyball and swimming

Jennifer Cutinella at her shop, Wanderlux, in Beacon Photo provided
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Fashion Mixmaster

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon clothier combines luxury and low-budget

This is the red oak in my yard that I'm glad I didn't destroy by trying to transplant it 13 years ago. Photo by P. Doan
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Big Trees

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Planting oaks and maples

Calli Rothberg
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5 Questions: Calli Rothberg

Avatar photo by Alana Semuels October 13, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Owner of Passion – The Adult Dance Studio in Beacon

Beacon City Hall
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Beacon Budget Proposes $100 Tax Bump, Employee Raises

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 13, 2023October 16, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

As in recent years, new construction reduces tax impact

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Posted inBeacon News

Woman May Avoid Death Penalty in Beacon Case

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Jamie Orsini charged with husband in ex’s disappearance

Philipstown Town Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Proposes 8.4% Tax Increase

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 13, 2023November 4, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Town Board plans to exceed cap for 2024

Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Mayor says tax sharing with county “is not coming”

The New York State Capitol building in Albany
Posted inElections & Politics

How They Voted

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe October 13, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Governor signs round of bills passed by state legislators

On the Spot
Posted inOn the Spot

On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 13, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What sport could we do without?

Robyn Ellenbogen
Posted inArts & Leisure

Higher Ground

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon artist blends art and spirit

Bear Mountain Bridge
Posted inLooking Back

Looking Back in Philipstown

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe October 13, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

Putting on the finishing touches.
Posted inArts & Leisure

Soup in Every Bowl

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 13, 2023March 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Artist organizes fundraiser to battle hunger

cartoon
Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly October 13, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Trail talk
Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 13, 2023December 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Oct. 14 to 22

Christine Ortiz
Posted inColumnists

My View: Designing Connections

Christine Ortiz by Christine Ortiz October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What my family taught me about homes

Sudoku Puzzles
Posted inPuzzles

Week of Oct. 13

by Staff October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Posted inPhilipstown News

Fire Companies Schedule Public Hearings

by Staff October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Will discuss proposed 2024 budgets

Hamilton Fish III
Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Hamilton Fish and the Library

by Contributor October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: My grandfather was not perfect, but he wasn’t a bad man

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by Staff October 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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