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Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 22, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Star of Bethlehem formed in city in 1900

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Posted inArts & Leisure

Where India Meets Jazz

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Trio will blend traditions at Beacon’s Towne Crier

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Looking Back in Beacon

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe September 22, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

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How They Voted (Congress)

Avatar photo by Richard G. Thomas September 22, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Select votes by local members of Congress through Sept. 22

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Beacon School Board Will Wait for Voters

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Also changes name of Columbus Day on calendar

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Down by the River

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison Institute exhibit centers on water

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5 Questions: Jon Bowermaster

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Director of documentary, One Dam at a Time

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Freedom Sail

Avatar photo by Marc Ferris September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Searching for pockets of peacefulness on the Hudson

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Dogwood days, Hudson swim, Dracula

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Truckin’? Maybe Not in Early Morning on Peekskill Road

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Also, Nelsonville continues storm-related follow-up

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A Look Back at Urban Renewal

by Staff September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon groups plan exhibits, lectures, conversations

The Beacon line
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Dutchess Hires Firm to Study Rail Trail

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Reuse aligns with Beacon plan for Fishkill Avenue

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Classic Wheels: 1951 Vincent Black Shadow

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 22, 2023May 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

The love of his life, at least among motorized vehicles

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On the Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 22, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Are you into poetry?

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Report Clears Putnam Deputies in Fatal Shooting

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Kent man shot while stabbing estranged girlfriend

Rebeca Ramirez
Posted inPhilipstown News

Fjord Trail Names Community Manager

by Staff September 22, 2023April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Former Cold Spring shop owner takes position

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Varsity Roundup: Haldane

Avatar photo by Jacob Aframian September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Soccer, tennis and volleyball results

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Varsity Roundup: Beacon

Avatar photo by Nick Robbins September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

Sweet Corn Risotto
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: Simply Seasonal

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A recipe with ingredients you can find!

Cartoon
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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly September 22, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

Milton
Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 22, 2023August 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Sept. 23 to Oct. 1

Posted inSports

Travel Soccer Begins

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown clubs open fall season

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Posted inObituaries

Beacon Obituaries

by Staff September 22, 2023October 14, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Kathy Foley, Carol Fudge, Doug Kearney, Ann LoSasso, Gary Maneri, Millie Raymond

Carl Albano
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Superintendent to Retire

by Staff September 22, 2023October 13, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Says he plans to leave by end of month

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Expands Recycling Hours

by Staff September 22, 2023September 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Now open Tuesday as well as Saturday

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