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Around Town (Photos)

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Pep rally, new gallery, celebrating Sukkot

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The latest football, soccer, tennis, volleyball and swimming results

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How They Voted (Congress)

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Select votes by local members of Congress through Oct. 6

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Week of Oct. 6

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Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff October 6, 2023October 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Evelyn Diefendorf, Joe Montesano, Maria Morales, Eugene Newman, Douglas Switzer, John Valentino

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Letter: Beacon Priorities

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Retired architect has three approaches to better city

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Elizabeth Killeen (1932-2023)

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Former owner of Killeen’s tavern in Cold Spring

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How They Voted (Congress)

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Select votes by local members of Congress through Sept. 30

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Flooding Causes Problems for Commuters

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Metro-North reopens limited service on Hudson Line

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Teaching Across the Spectrum

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As the number of children diagnosed with autism grows, public schools and parents struggle to provide them with the best possible education

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Marijuana Shop Opens in Beacon

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 29, 2023October 2, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

‘Showcase’ allows customers to meet growers

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The Artist Next Door: Charles Burleigh

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Interior designer’s latest creative adventure? Ceramic bowls

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Philipstown Gives Initial Approval to North Highlands Subdivision

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Town Board could hold conservation easement

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Request for Route 9D safety measures, police body cameras

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Varsity Roundup: Haldane

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Football, soccer, tennis, volleyball and cross-country results

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Varsity Update: Beacon

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Soccer, football, swimming, cross-country, volleyball and tennis results

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The Howland Goes Avant-Garde

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 29, 2023October 2, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon show will include art, music and talks, but no slogans

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On the Spot

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Would I want you on my trivia team?

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5 Questions: Michael Hardman

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Owner of Cold Starts Moto

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Fate of Indian Point Wastewater Still Unclear

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Holtec considering ‘multiple options’ but won’t say more

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Feds Deny Request to Abandon Beacon Rail Line

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Metro-North must resubmit application

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly September 29, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Around the Region

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