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If parents don’t believe their child is getting the education he or she deserves, they must confront a highly regulated system.

The great lawn, with St. Mary's Church, on an October afternoon Photo by M. Turton
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For third time in 10 years, church says end is near

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Getting the Feet Back to Main Street

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First Friday and Second Saturday struggle to rebound after pandemic

Home For Sale Real Estate Sign in Front of Beautiful New House.
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High Rates Depress Local Housing Market

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks October 6, 2023October 10, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Buyers, sellers pull back as borrowing costs rise  

Healey Brothers has moved its dealerships, but some signs and vehicles remain at its former location on Route 52. (Photo by J. Simms)
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Fishkill Avenue Rezoning Could Be Scaled Back

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Council weighs its options on development of corridor

Sofia Wallis
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An Eye for the Past

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Haldane grad opens two vintage clothing stores

Vanessa Murphy is shown with one of the paintings she submitted with her AP drawing exam.
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Perfect Paintings

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon student aces AP art exam

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Current Wins National Award

by Staff October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Series on crowded trails honored

Around the Region
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Around the Region

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News from nearby

Angie Venezia at Golden Hour Books in Newburgh Photo by Reed Loar
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Newburgh Gets a Bookstore

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney October 6, 2023October 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Couple opens first in city in 25 years

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Dutchess Awards Youth Service Grants

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County distributes nearly $300K for programs

Asylum Brook was rerouted to empty into Fishkill Creek below the Roundhouse dam.
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Out There: The Buried Streams of Beacon

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Uncovering the history of Asylum Brook

Main Course 3
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Main Course on the Market

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

After 27 years, owner will retire

Leo Horton, third from left, worked with students in Mississippi as part of his Beats 4 Justice initiative.
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Garrison Teen Drops ‘Beats 4 Justice’

Avatar photo by Clara Tripp October 6, 2023January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Partnership benefits low-income Mississippi youth

Putnam County Courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Executive Proposes $195M Budget for 2024

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Next up: scrutiny by the nine county legislators

outdoor manual worker clean the fallen leaves on the road by blower in autumn
Posted inColumnists

Wide Angle: Dirty and Loud

Avatar photo by Stowe Boyd October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The impacts of leaf blowers

Bradley and Michelle Silver Photos provided
Posted inArts & Leisure

Art on the Wall, and in the Chairs

Avatar photo by Erin-Leigh Hoffman October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon gallery combines exhibits with tattoos

Cold Spring Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Sets public hearings for parking codes

Pumpkin Festival, Oct. 15
Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 6, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Oct. 7 to 15

Ann Borthwick and Richard Cogliandro
Posted inArts & Leisure

Chicken People

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris October 6, 2023October 7, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Flocking together

on the spot 10.6.23
Posted inOn the Spot

On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 6, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What was your favorite fairy tale as a kid?

Posted inPhilipstown News

Desmond-Fish Library Posts Survey

by Staff October 6, 2023December 19, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Asks for input about changing name

George Atkinson
Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: George Atkinson

Avatar photo by Zach Rodgers October 6, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

96-year-old Beaconite lives in house he was born in

Leah Feldman
Posted inBeacon News

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Mayor’s birthday, girls in sports, 50-mile run

Garrison Art Fair
Posted inPhilipstown News

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison crafts, archbishop visit

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