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Honor Roll
Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Middle School Honor Roll

by Staff July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for fourth-quarter grades

Posted inAround Town

Biden Approves Federal Assistance

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

OKs request to declare “major disaster” after flooding

Jo Pitkin
Posted inAround Town

Elected Officials and Public Confront Storm Damage (Updated)

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 22, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Look for money now and resiliency going forward

actors
Posted inArts & Leisure

Actors Say They’re Striking to Make Ends Meet

Avatar photo by Joey Asher July 21, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Unlike box-office stars, most struggle to get health insurance

Sukanya Basu
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Woman Dies in Fishkill Creek (Updated)

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 21, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Police say victim accidentally fell into water

Ben Noll (Photo provided)
Posted inAround Town

Watching From Afar

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 21, 2023October 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Meteorologist tracks Highlands from other side of world

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Posted inBeacon News

Plea Deal Possible in Beacon Disappearance

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 21, 2023July 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Woman and husband charged in death of her ex

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring After the Rain

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Resident concerned about flooding along Church, Garden Streets

In a still from After the Bite, beachgoers scan the water for sharks.
Posted inArts & Leisure

The Shark Attack That Changed Everything

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

In new film, Ivy Meeropol casts a wide net

Posted inAround Town

Dutchess, Newburgh Await Contamination Settlements

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Billions proposed to settle lawsuits over tainted water

Caramel Sauce with Ice Cream and Fruit
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Slow Drip

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour July 21, 2023July 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What to cook when it’s too hot to cook

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Posted inAround Town

Court Orders New Redistricting

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 21, 2023February 22, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Ruling impacts U.S. House, state Senate

Bottlebush buckeye is a shrub that likes shade and forms thickets. Photos by P. Doan
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Mid-Season Highlights

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 21, 2023July 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What’s doing well so far

Wolcott house
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Boardinghouse Denied But Appeal Expected

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Owner wants to rebuild after arson destroyed structure

Posted inCalendar

The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 21, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from July 22 to 30

Congress
Posted inElections & Politics

How They Voted (Congress)

Avatar photo by Richard G. Thomas July 21, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Select votes by local members of Congress through July 21

Posted inOn the Spot

On The Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 21, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Would you rather skydive, fly in a glider or sit in your rocking chair?

Dana Levenberg
Posted inColumnists

Living Green: Legislative Wins

Krystal Ford by Krystal Ford July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Tackling the climate crisis in the statehouse

Katherine Latella (far right) with the campers and seniors Photo by M. Boric
Posted inAround Town

Across Generations

Avatar photo by Mackenzie Boric July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Library campers interview seniors

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon School Board Hit With Another Vacancy

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Board also names new South Avenue principal

The Downstate prison property
Posted inBeacon News

State Accepting Proposals for Former Prison

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Housing prioritized for property served by Beacon water 

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Posted inAround Town

The Current Wins 18 National Awards

by Staff July 21, 2023July 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Honored by National Newspaper Association and Society for Features Journalism

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Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Ryan Biracree

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney July 21, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Librarian will host death cafe at Desmond-Fish

Posted inSports

Scenes of Summer

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Highlights from 10 Little League All-Star games

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Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Time for Trails

by Contributor July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Writer: Beacon and Dutchess need to apply for grants

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