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Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Jasper tees off in June at Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck. Photos provided
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Garrison Teen Has Drive

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Moves to northern California to hone his golf game

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On The Spot

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What’s left on your “must do” list for this summer?

Eric Starr
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Through the Embers of Time

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney August 18, 2023September 1, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring composer to celebrate two writers

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Beacon Hoops Completes Season

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

League names All-Star teams to play Aug. 19

Back to School Block Party, Aug. 19
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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 18, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Aug. 19 to 27

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Hoops Showcase

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon pro hosts three-team tournament

Green Beans and Tofu with Toasted Sesame Paste
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Mouths to Feed: Bean There

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Improvising to create a memorable Asian-inspired dish

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The Artist Next Door: Bronwyn Maloney

Avatar photo by Mackenzie Boric August 18, 2023August 31, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown animator will teach this fall at Bennington

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Hudson Hunk

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Bannerman Island setting for Esquire shoot

Books bestsellers
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Local Bestsellers

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Top adult and children’s books at Split Rock

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The Cartoon

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Worth one laugh…

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Letter: Voting on Screens

by Contributor August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Counties should say “no” to touch screens

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Roots and Shoots: Evergreens in the Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

I wasn’t initially a fan, but they grew on me

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

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

Sudoku Puzzles
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Week of Aug. 18

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

Daily Taps
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Taps Played to Honor Beacon Vet

by Staff August 15, 2023August 27, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Tribute sounds each day at D.C. memorial

Beacon Police Badge
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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff August 14, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from June

Brian Stachitus
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Brian Stachitus (1955-2023)

by Staff August 12, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident was geophysicist

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff August 12, 2023August 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Jen Dacey, Pitin Gonzalez, Marie Trimble

Dutchess County is planning to issue a request for expressions of interest for affordable housing projects at the DMV building on Main Street in Beacon. Photo by Una Hoppe
Posted inBeacon News

Two Promising Housing Possibilities

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 11, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Housing Authority, Dutchess explore adding to affordable stock

Posted inPhilipstown News

‘Our Plan is to Start Paving’

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 11, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown says it will have aggressive response to storm damage

The Beacon Planning Board approved a proposal to develop the former Reformed Church into an arts and events venue.
Posted inBeacon News

Prophecy Hall Approved

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 11, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon hotel, event space could open in 2025

The Red Roof Inn on Route 9 is lodging 86 asylum-seekers from New York City.
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Judge Issues New Migrant Ban

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 11, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

County cites TB cases in lawsuit against NYC, hotels

The control tower at Hudson Valley Regional Airport Photos by M. Turton
Posted inAround Town

History Landed Here 

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Regional airport has seen tragedy and triumph 

An invitation, or a trap? Photos by B. Cronin
Posted inColumnists

Out There: If a Tree Falls in the Woods…

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

A path appears to Fairy Island

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