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Around Town

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Battle of the Books, new benches, sheep rescued, remembering 9/11, the latest buzz

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Taking Notes

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After concert, children get a chance to examine the instruments

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Beacon Keeps Security for Football, Soccer

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Checkpoints added last year after Newburgh shooting

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How They Voted (Congress)

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Select votes by local members of Congress through Sept. 15

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Local Bestsellers

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Top adult and children’s books at Split Rock

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Real Estate Market Report

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

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Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Beacon Obituaries

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Frank Baxter, Grace Ostrander

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Holly Mackin (1964-2023)

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Cold Spring resident was nutritionist, EMT

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Event scheduled for Oct. 14 at Fahnestock

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Around Town (Updated)

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Dancing fever, sheep rescue efforts

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Residents, officials embrace community approach

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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Beacon Could Rezone Fishkill Avenue Corridor

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms September 8, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Healey dealerships depart, and changes expected

A rendering depicts proposed new projects for Haldane. Courtesy of CSArch
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Study: Haldane Plan Would Raise Taxes 10.5 Percent

Avatar photo by Joey Asher September 8, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

School board considering details of $35.7 million capital project

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Retirements Driving Teacher Hires

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Districts could face shortage in coming years

The Robert Olnick Pavilion at Magazzino will open on Sept. 14. Photos by William Mulvihill
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Magazzino to Open New Pavilion

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney September 8, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Expansion adds decorative arts, ceramics, jewelry

Flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida damaged tracks on Metro-North's Hudson Line in 2021.
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess County Documents Climate Threats

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Will identify risks to bridges, railways, roads 

Passengers disembark in 2021 from a Seastreak cruise docked at Cold Spring. (File photo by M. Turton)
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Seastreak Cruises Still Unresolved

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Damage at West Point leaves no place to dock

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Parents Unhappy With Garrison Bus Routes

Avatar photo by Joey Asher September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

District cuts costs but students have longer rides

Alethea Hohenberger, who owns Love Letter in Cold Spring, was named the best newcomer at The Best of Intima Awards held July 30 in New York City. Photo provided
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Award Winners in Cold Spring

by Staff September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Be a Friend, Love Letter recognized

Tools of the trade Photo by B. Cronin
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Out There: Rocks on My Mind

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A chance to pitch in

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Varsity Roundup: Beacon

Avatar photo by Nick Robbins September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and other elected officials, in a news conference on Aug. 9, called for a new fire training center. Putnam County
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Putnam to Rehab Firefighter Center

by Staff September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Pandemic aid will pay for most of project

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