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Music, film screenings to accompany art

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On The Spot

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Are you a card player?

Tony Curry, left, is hoping to make a film he co-wrote based on his autistic son, Adam.
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Beacon Screenwriter Pursues Autism Project

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Film script highlights former high school wrestler

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Around Town (Photos)

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Calm before the storm, Philipstown All-Stars, movies by the river, sand artists

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Out There: Angels In The Outdoors

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A little Trail Magic goes a long way

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Looking Back in Philipstown

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

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Noga Cabo: A Beacon Family Affair

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Beacon singer-songwriter celebrates new EP

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5 Questions: Dr. Geeta Arora

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Cold Spring physician combines ketamine with therapy

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The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly July 14, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh…

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Week of July 14

by Staff July 14, 2023June 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Our weekly collection of word and numbers games

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Storm Updates

by Staff July 11, 2023July 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Metro-North to run trains between Peekskill and Grand Central

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Storm Wreaks Havoc In The Mid-Hudson (Updated)

by Staff July 9, 2023July 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Flooding widespread in Philipstown, Highland Falls

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Bonnie Bachand, Paul Cavaccini, Robert Corbett, Michael Manzoeillo, Ella Snook, Rachel Stephens

The Rev. John Williams, rector of St. Andrew & St. Luke Episcopal Church, stands at a parking lot that is the source of a dispute with the City of Beacon. Photo by J. Simms
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Beacon, Church Clash Over Lot Access

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 7, 2023July 29, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

St. Andrew lawsuit says city violated 1987 agreement

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Putnam Passes Measure Targeting Migrants

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 7, 2023September 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Legislators also approve ‘rule of law’ designation

Passengers disembark in 2021 from a Seastreak cruise docked at Cold Spring. (File photo by M. Turton)
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Seastreak Denied August Dockings

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 7, 2023July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring board considers fee increases

A rendering depicts proposed new projects for Haldane. Courtesy of CSArch
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Haldane Reviews $108 Million Plan

Avatar photo by Joey Asher July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Projects include new student center, auditorium

Posted inAround Town

Bursting With Spirit (Photos)

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The Highlands celebrates Independence Day

A photo taken by Peter McGivney
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Feline Perspectives

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cat Art Show returns to Howland Library

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Wide Angle: The High Cost of Free Parking

Avatar photo by Stowe Boyd July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The spot may be free, but we’re all paying for it

Mondaire Jones
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Mondaire Jones To Challenge Mike Lawler

by Staff July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Becomes second Democrat to take on Republican 

Cold Buttermilk and Shrimp Soup
Posted inFood

Mouths To Feed: Let it Be Soup

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Leaving well enough alone

Butterflyweed, a native milkweed, is a tough and hardy plant suited for full sun and less-than-ideal areas. Photo by P. Doan
Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Plants For Tough Conditions

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What to grow when you can’t grow anything

Cathy Lilburne of Antipodean Books in Garrison holds a rare, centuries-old copy of The Course of the Exchange. Photo by M. Turton
Posted inArts & Leisure

A Rarity Even Among Rarities

Avatar photo by Michael Turton July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison collectors find book sought for centuries  

First Presbyterian Church's Midnight Run crew: Ann Nhatavong (left), Lorgo Papoutsas, Ron Sopyla, Mike and Molly Bernstein, Alberto Lora and Lynn Brown Photo by M. Boric
Posted inAround Town

A Lifeline To Manhattan’s Homeless

Avatar photo by Mackenzie Boric July 7, 2023July 18, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring church continues Midnight Run 

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